Posted on 12/11/2015
in between the megara plain and the gerania mountains, a triangular concrete structure designed by greek studio tense architecture network serves as a home lost amidst a sea of over 300 olive trees that takes cues from its landscape in an effort to become a more symbiotic part of its ecosystem.
the premise of the design is straight forward, a triangular footprint that funnels views to the nearby mountains made of a concrete shell that folds, opens, and strategically conceals parts of the house. two courtyards, one at the southern entrance and one internal patio located between the bedrooms, afford plenty of natural light and ventilation to the interior spaces ...