Elysium Collection Villas is a luxury resort located in Arnados, on the Greek island of Tinos. It has been recently designed by Lefteris Tsikandilakis.

Description
The implementation in the landscape, the construction with the use of the local land, and the minimal intervention in the plot, are some of the key elements that characterize our new project. Elysium Collection Villas combine both luxury and the immediate connection with nature. They are located in Agia Pelagia in Heraklion Crete and consist of 5 caved villas with private pools.
A horizontal slot, creates a void in the natural formations of the land and orients the complex towards the view. Moreover, the organic form of the terrain is preserved with the restoration of the existing topography. An artificial cave is then carved, a space below the ground level, that closely communicates with the earth while at the same time being protected from it. The entrance for the two side villas is formed through two paths that run along the edges of the plot, while the remaining three are served with separate external stairs & elevators, thus achieving maximum privacy in the access. In that way, an unobstructed sea view for all the villas is achieved.
Despite its consistent façade, each house is separated and secluded with the placement of vertical elements that define the individual courtyards. Moreover, the 2m withdrawal that takes place in the back of each house allows for natural ventilation and ...