in greece, architect anna garefalaki of local practice 3+ architecture has completed a spacious single-storey residence on the island of crete. positioned on a large plot of land surrounded by neighboring buildings, the L-shaped dwelling offers sea views to the northwest. the design is articulated in response to this visual connection with the water, establishing a constant dialogue between landscape and architecture.
the L-shaped dwelling offers sea views to the northwest/这座L形别墅能够欣赏西北方向的海景。all images by panayiotis voumvakis
the building’s outside elevations are austere in order to ensure privacy, while primary living accommodation is placed at the junction between the home’s two perpendicular volumes. 3+ architecture has instilled a sense of openness and transparency that allows internal space to spill out onto a terrace that contains a large swimming pool. timber screens are used as filters to control sunlight, protecting residents from the region’s hot summer sun.
the property is positioned on a large plot of land, surrounded by neighboring buildings/这座别墅位于邻近建筑包围的大型地块上
the design is characterized by its geometric clarity and all-white coloration. internal spaces have been organized in a rational manner, with each area of the home offering pleasant external views. at the northern edge of the plot, a small area of woodland will form over time, helping cool the residence during summer months.
the spacious single-storey residence is located on the greek island of crete/这座宽敞的单层别墅位于希腊克里特岛上
primary living accommodation is placed at the junction between the home’s two perpendicular volumes/主要生活区位于别墅两个垂直体量之间的连接处
large windows help illuminate the interior/大型窗户有助于照亮室内
a terrace contains a large swimming pool/露台包括一个大型泳池
each area of the home offers pleasant external views/别墅的每个区域都能欣赏宜人的外部景色
the building’s lateral façades are more austere in order to ensure privacy/建筑的侧立面更简朴,以便确保隐私
timber screens are used as filters to control sunlight/木屏用作滤光器来控制阳光
the design is characterized by a geometric clarity and an all-white coloration/设计的特点是清晰的几何形状和全白的颜色