boasting a prominent site overlooking the aegean sea, react architects has designed a summer residence amid the picturesque scenery of the greek island, paros. located in the town of laggeri, the new intervention has been orientated to maximize the views of the beach. considering the beautiful natural setting, the main concept behind the project focuses on creating a built form that is rooted into the topography, resulting in a low and minimal architectural expression.

all images © george messaritakis
 
 
the summer residence is planned by react as a series of connected white volumes, which effectively separates the various functions. residents enter from the south side of the plot, and the highest point of the site. from here, they arrive into the social heart of the house, comprising the kitchen, living and dining areas. the master bedroom at the rear of the plan can be reached via the public areas, while the other sleeping accommodation is accessed by a courtyard, connecting the spaces to the main building.
 
 
the house is designed to forge a direct relationship with the surroundings through the use of outdoor spaces and courtyards. as an example of this, the back yard acts as the nucleus of house with direct reference to living areas and the enclosed ?blue? living room/patio. the beach-side location is also integrated successfully into the residence as the volumes are lined up to gain views over the sea and the pool and terrace are built to stretch out to the a...