Three angled volumes make up this cozy + minimal home in the Greek mountains

Located in the Helmos mountains in Kalavryta, Greece is the Snowfall House. Placed on 4000 square meters of land and near the Kalavryta ski center, the intriguing home was designed by Design Over The Norms. The home is blessed with stunning views of the forest, and natural light streams into it throughout the day. It consists of three volumes, with two of them functioning as the base. The two base structures have been clad in stone, and are placed diagonally to one another. A third volume rests on top of the two, resembling the snow-capped mountains that surround the home.

Designer: Design Over The Norms

The main section of the home is rectangular in shape, and houses the common public spaces and the master bedroom, while the smaller volume on the ground functions as a guest suite. The upper white-colored volume includes all the additional bedrooms. An underground garage is also added, which stores and conceals cars, to ensure that nature is not disrupted.

The entire intention behind designing the house was to ensure that it effortlessly blends with the surrounding mountains. The home integrates into the landscape, owing to the stone volumes on the ground, and the while-colored top volume which looks a lot like snow! Materials such as wood and stone were used in the construction of the home, to perfectly capture the natural rocky textures of the region.

The intersection of the base volumes and the upper volume creates a covered courtyard that is functional throughout the year. It provides protection against the summer sun and the cold during the winter. The interiors of the home are quite minimal, elegant, and timeless. Clean white walls, wooden accents, and minimal and simple furniture mark the entirety of the home. Earthy tones are perfectly accentuated by herringbone wood floors and furniture. Massive windows provide views of the surrounding picturesque environment. The Snowfall House is a perfect little escape in the Greek mountainside. Besides the picture-perfect location, the spaciousness of the home as well as the three angled volumes that make up its structure, add on to the uniqueness of the home.

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The Pavilion House is a geometrically fascinating home with a strong bond to nature in a small Greek village

Nestled in the little village of Kalogeriko is a permeable residential project called the Pavilion House. Designed by the Hive architects, the Pavilion House was designed while creating and maintaining a strong connection with nature. Since it has been built like a platform, the structure was given the name Pavilion House. It stretches horizontally and is marked by clean simple lines and clear forms. It has been designed for a modern family, in an attempt to help the residents of the home connect better with nature.

Designer: Hive Architects

The Pavilion House has been located on an 11-acre field, is a ground-level home defined by geometrically intriguing cut-outs that create little visual treats. The cut-outs further accentuate the surrounding nature, as well as the sky. Skylights, floor-to-ceiling openings, and circle-shaped apertures are spread out throughout the entire structure. This provides an open and consistent dialogue with nature, while also allowing daylight to generously stream into the interiors.

The home was designed to have an air of openness, while also striking a balance with a sense of privacy. The space is great for hosting both indoor and outdoor events. The main volume has been divided into various sections with the help of an axis. This helps to separate the common areas, as well as the sleeping quarters. The south zone of the home holds the living room, open-plan kitchen, and dining room. Natural light constantly streams into these areas. The skylights on the roof aid in this.  A large monolithic volume functions as an auxiliary structure. This is placed in juxtaposition with the main residence. This volume functions as an independent quarter. It includes a workplace and a guesthouse, and they are amped with separate restrooms and entrances.

Natural materials were used in the construction of the Pavilion House. Stone cladding, earthy shades, tones of white, and tiled roofs were used throughout the home. White plaster, exposed stonework, and concrete shadow the exterior of the home, while the interiors are dominated by wooden accents. The interiors and exteriors contrast one another, with the interiors following a more delicate design language. An outdoor pool and BBQ are also added to the residence.

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