GLYFADI, MYKONOS

Principal Architect | Dimitri Tsigos

Design Leader | Katerina Kostoula

Team Manager | Sarra Matsa, Eirini Doumani

Design Team | Aliki Kontela, Despoina Sidiropoulou, Eleni Roupa

Inspired by the timeless allure of the Cycladic landscape, our design approach for this high end mansion reimagines traditional architectural principles to create a harmonious dialogue between structure and nature.

By embracing horizontality over verticality, the design gracefully follows the contours of the natural terrain, ensuring a seamless integration with its surroundings. The expansive building footprint has been deconstructed into smaller, inviting volumes that not only respect the scale of the landscape but also frame and embrace the exterior spaces.

The outdoor areas have been conceived as an intrinsic part of the architectural composition, rather than mere complements. This parallel design process ensures that the boundaries between inside and outside dissolve, creating a fluid interplay of spaces that enhances the living experience. The result is a strengthened connection between interior and exterior realms, fostering a sense of unity and tranquility.

Through the use of green roofs, indigenous materials, and locally sourced elements, the project achieves a delicate balance of sustainability authenticity and progression. This mansion transcends the conventional, offering a refined and sophisticated lifestyle proposition that is deeply rooted in the Aegean spirit. It is a celebration of relaxed elegance, where spatial narratives and thoughtful design converge to create a sanctuary that is both luxurious and timeless.