Villa Melana, a Modern House in Greece with Great Sea Views

Villa Melana, a modern country house with breathtaking sea views in Tyros, Greece.

Villa Melana is a collaborative project by the architects Valia Foufa and Panagiotis Papassotiriou. The design of the house refers to the local architecture.

The architects wanted to create a home that combines traditional elements such as local arcadian stone or the typical shape of regional buildings with a modern sense of simplicity and elegance. They have placed this home at the only possible naturally formed plateau of the slope in order to avoid unnecessary groundworks. The predestined site provides breathtaking views of the sea at the coast of Tyros, Greece.

3 separate volumes define the structure of the building. The result is an architectural concept, which is characterized by different materials and the interplay of old and new.

Villa Melana, a modern country house in local arcadian stone with great sea views.
Villa Melana, a modern country house in local arcadian stone with great sea views.
The house is situated at a predestined hillside overlooking the sea at the coast of Tyros, Greece.
The house is situated at a predestined hillside overlooking the sea at the coast of Tyros, Greece.
The house with its stunning sea views was placed at the only available naturally formed plateau.
The house with its stunning sea views was placed at the only available naturally formed plateau.
The architectural concept uses simple design elements that deal with a difficult, steep terrain.
The architectural concept uses simple design elements that deal with a difficult, steep terrain.
A view inside the living room of Villa Melana in the town of Tyros, Greece.
A view inside the living room of Villa Melana in the town of Tyros, Greece.
The bright and modern kitchen design.
The bright and modern kitchen design.