Green Roofs With Native Plants Enhance This Home Built Into A Rocky Hillside

Athens-based architecture studio Block722, has shared photos of a modern home they have completed that’s perched on the rocky slopes above the Mediterranean Sea on the Cycladic Island of Syros.

The client’s brief outlined a home inspired by the simple forms of the Greek island vernacular and has a blend of low-key, gentle architecture, minimalist forms, natural materials, and neutral colors.

The main house contains a primary suite, a second bedroom, and a flowing, open-plan living space. Two guest suites provide additional sleeping quarters, remaining connected to the primary residence through shared facilities and vistas.

Key to the design of the home are the multiple green roofs that help the home seamlessly blend into the surrounding landscape.

The home is arranged around a network of pathways that connect both enclosed spaces and the various terraces, gardens, and patios on site.

A garden of native species surrounds the home, complementing the green roofs.

A variety of terraces and patios expands the living areas of the home, with some furnished with lounges, while others are for dining or relaxing in the shade.

A swimming pool with an infinity edge provides a place to cool off with uninterrupted views of the Mediterranean Sea.

Throughout the home, the material palette includes Olympus marble, travertine stone, bamboo, and oak wood.

Bespoke details, like the built-in shelving in the living room, have also been included throughout the home.

In the dining area, a bench has been built-in at the end of the table and under the window.

Each of the bedrooms of the home includes a very paired back palette and water views.

Other bedrooms in the home have doors that open to terraces.

In one of the bathrooms, a double vanity is located below a large window that provides natural light and views of the garden.