Situated in the Paraga area of Mykonos, the hotel enjoys a southeast orientation with uninterrupted views of the Aegean Sea — fully leveraging its position to cultivate a profound relationship with light and landscape. The architectural approach draws upon Cycladic typology, reinterpreting it through a contemporary, multisensory and experience-led lens of hospitality. Space is not asserted — it is gradually revealed through texture, silence, light, and the cadence of the site.
The composition reflects a holistic design strategy, responding to the site’s topography, microclimate, and its broader natural and cultural context. Spanning approximately 1,500 sqm, the complex is organised into a series of discrete volumes, balancing privacy and communal use.
Rejecting a singular massing, the hotel unfolds as a cluster of independent units. Their configuration follows the natural terrain, sun path, prevailing winds, and sightlines, ensuring sensitive integration into the surrounding landscape.
The volumes echo Cycladic vernacular architecture — whitewashed surfaces, softened edges, modest openings, and narrow passageways that generate a protected, semi-outdoor microcosm.
Interiors are conceived with an emphasis on clarity and restraint. Authentic materials, refined geometries, and seamless connections to the outdoors heighten the spatial experience. Framed views open to the landscape, while loggias, courtyards, and transitional spaces act as natural continuations of the interior.
A gentle minimalism informs the design — not as stylistic intent, but as an organic outcome of the site and the guests’ essential needs. Rather than pursuing abstraction, the absence of superfluous ornamentation, the legibility of surfaces, and a careful sense of balance give rise to an environment that is calm, tactile, and quietly generous.
Materiality plays a fundamental role in shaping the atmosphere:
_ Hand-applied plaster on walls and ceilings, lending subtle texture and tonal variation
_ Untreated woods (oak, chestnut) used in furniture, joinery, pergolas, and structural details
_ Custom ceramic tiles with geometric patterns inspired by traditional motifs, reimagined with a contemporary vocabulary
Furniture is largely built into the architectural framework: integrated seating, beds, benches, and storage volumes contribute to the spatial clarity and reduce visual distraction.
Lighting is layered and atmospheric — combining concealed sources, handcrafted fixtures, and filtered daylight through reed or fabric screens, creating nuanced transitions across the day.
The chromatic palette remains muted and earthy — ecru, terracotta, and stone grey — allowing natural light to act as a transformative medium, revealing textures and modulating the mood of the space throughout the day.
