Aura villa: Yellow radiates summery vibes at a renovated villa in Oia

Aura Villa, perched atop the most stunning volcanic cliffs of Santorini at Oia, with breathtaking panoramic view of the mysterious caldera, the sleeping volcano and the endless blue Aegean Sea. In perfect harmony with the magnificent landscape, radiates bright positive energy and fully justifies its name yellow “Aura Villa”.

The old traditional house renovated and transformed into a luxurious villa with the characteristic bright yellow color as a reference design tool, to radiate inspiration, spiritual piece and positive vibes to the mystical energy of Santorini. Architects main concept was to maintain the traditional island architecture and combined it with modern design, comfort, elegance and luxury through the touch of a vivid, lively color.

Aura Villa has an outdoor heated jacuzzi and spacious veranda where guests can enjoy breathtaking views of the caldera. Suites are crafted with respect in traditional architecture and combine the warmth of Greek Island charm with the convenience of modern amenities.

The skillful use of natural materials, harmonious color palette, furniture with references to traditional elements (built-in beds and sofas) and a touch of multicultural design, create a relaxing, summery and luminous ambience indoors and outdoors, ideal for guests wishing feel the bright spirit, eternal beauty and energy of genuine Santorini.

Aura Villa is designed by Oikos Architecture www.tsebelis.com

Photography by www.gventouris.com

Armonia Villa: Cycladic architecture meets pure romance

Armonia Villa, perched on the cliffside of Oia with breathtaking panoramic view of the mysterious caldera, the volcano and the infinite Aegean Sea. In perfect harmony with the magnificent landscape, fully justifies its name “Armonia Villa”.

Armonia Villa is located in Oia, on the north western side of the island 11 km northwest of the capital of the island, Fira.

The old traditional house renovated and transformed into a luxurious villa, in perfect harmony with the magnificent landscape in the picturesque village of Oia, fully justifies its name “Armonia Villa”. Architects main concept was to maintain the traditional island architecture and combined it with modern design, comfort, elegance and luxury.

Armonia Villa has an outdoor heated jacuzzi and spacious veranda where guests can enjoy undisturbed views of Santorini. Suites are crafted with respect in traditional architecture and combine the warmth of Greek Island charm with the convenience of modern amenities.

The skillful use of natural materials, harmonious pastel color palette, furniture with references to traditional elements (built-in beds and sofas) and a touch of multicultural design, create a relaxing and romantic ambience indoors and outdoors, ideal for guests wishing feel the unique spirit, eternal beauty and energy of authentic Santorini.

Armonia Villa (www.anemomilos.com) is designed by Oikos Architecture www.tsebelis.com

Photography by www.gventouris.com

Nueva Alaplana: the colossus of Spanish tile industry for Skyfall Suites Santorini

Nueva Alaplana is a group with extensive experience in the ceramic sector, that arises with an ambitious project and looks to the future with the firm commitment to adapt to new times.

Design, quality and technology make Alaplana a reference to the Spanish tile industry, always looking to improve day by day, tile to tile, offering customers pottery they need and imagine.

Oikos Architecture is very proud to see its project, Skyfall Suites Santorini, published in the "news" section for the most recent projects at the site of Nueva Alaplana group. Skyfall Suites Santorini terrace is tiled with the Alaplana's product Airam Madera and the reference is completed with the complimentary comment "we can't help thinking that we helped build a small piece of paradise".

http://nuevaalaplana.es/news/?lang=en

Skyfall Suites Santorini is designed by Oikos Architecture.

Villa Irini: renovation project with an airy cycladic architecture touch

Villa Irini is perched atop the most stunning volcanic cliffs of the region Agia Irini – Mesaria, only a two-minute drive by car from the capital of Santorini Fira, with breathtaking panoramic views of the mysterious caldera, the sleeping volcano, and the endless blue Aegean sea.

Villa Irini comprised of two traditional apartments with spacious patios and outdoor jacuzzi and eight studios, crafted with respect in traditional architecture and combined with the convenience of modern amenities, elegance and luxury.

Villa Irini is characterized by the highlighting of the traditional architecture combined with the principles of modern design. The skillful use of natural materials, the Cycladic island white-blue color palette, furniture with references to traditional elements (built-in beds), create a relaxing and sensational ambience indoors and outdoors, ideal for guests wishing feel the unique spirit and enjoy the panoramic views of authentic Santorini.

Villa Irini renovation project and 3d model plans are designed by Oikos Architecture www.tsebelis.com

Architect's Cave House: Cycladic architecture meets bohemian chic

The Architect’s Cave House is carved into the cliffside of Oia with breathtaking panoramic view of the mysterious caldera, the volcano and the infinite Aegean Sea. The residential complex of Oia, on the north western side of the island 11 km northwest of Fira, was the first one in Greece that was listed as an architectural monument and integrated into the Program for the Development of Traditional Hamlets.

The Architect’s Cave House is consisting of two tranquil, stylish, traditional suites. The junior and the senior suite which are fully-equipped in order to provide a comfortable, relaxed and unforgettable stay.

Both suites offer amazing view to the Caldera, the Aegean Sea and the world-famous sunset of Oia. As most residences in this charming, picturesque village, The Architect’s Cave House follows the unique architecture of Santorini.

Suites are freshly renovated and partially into the volcanic soil, like the well-known cave houses, both suites are ideal to house your memorable days and nights in one of the world’s most stunning sceneries.

Each suite consists of an open plan bedroom with a double bed, a bathroom, a spacious living room, a sofa bed, a beautiful kitchen and a private veranda. At the private veranda relax yourselves in the jacuzzi with stunning views to the sparkling Aegean waters and the volcano.

The decorating style of these stunning suites is a seamless blend of traditional ambience style with a boho touch and authentic contemporary interior design, featuring gorgeous, brightly colored traditional furniture that set the mood for the most cheerful holidays of your life and reveal the beauty of authentic Santorini.

The Architect’s Cave House is designed by Oikos Architecture www.tsebelis.com

Escape the ordinary

The "Oikos Architecture" office by Nikos and Frantseska Tsebelis located in Pyrgos, Santorini, has been in business for the past 30 years specializing in design and construction. Our work is aimed at maintaining and developing further the traditional Greek Cycladic Architectural style, respecting at the same time the nature and needs of the Modern Age. We're also incorporating modern elements using natural materials, contemporary techniques and multi-cultural ideas. Giving emphasis both to exterior and interior design, a variety of forms and shapes are used to create a unique synthesis that best combines with the natural environment.

You can follow our website link to browse through some of our projects: www.tsebelis.com

We're fully aware that we are going through a very tough and tight on time construction season, wherein all of us - engineers, owners, and staff - are working feverishly towards one and the same goal, to have everything ready for the start of the summer season. In order therefore to avoid last minute renovation decisions causing problems in securing the cooperation of competent and well trained staff, and furthermore in order to avoid unnecessary delays in the completion of  any forthcoming projects, we would like to inform you that starting right from the very first days of the new year, 2016, our office will undertake to evaluate any expressed interest by our perspective clients on new projects that will be scheduled to start after the end of the 2016 summer season.

We aim at continuously evolving and organizing the services that we offer to the utmost benefit and satisfaction of our clients. Bearing above in mind, our proposal to anyone who wishes to express interest by putting forward a new project is to complete within the coming 2016 summer season the design part of the project, and to obtain the required licenses. An equally important part of the above process is organizing the necessary work-crews for individual projects, and making the appropriate project management and supervision arrangements in order to keep the work carried out in each project within its scheduled time frame.

Should you be interested in discussing with us your next project needs, please contact us by telephone or e-mail and we’ll be happy to oblige!

Happy holidays!

The traditional Cycladic architecture...up to date!

The traditional Cycladic decoration is based on three key elements: The use of blue, the use of white and in materials that show tradition with sleek and smooth lines. White color is a registered trademark of the Greek Cycladic architecture, having a unique way to reflect the heat rays of the sun and make each home cooler. Another feature of the Cycladic houses is that there is no perfect symmetry in architecture, besides most houses and hotels seem to be built in caves.

But the Cycladic element prevails also inside the house in all its glory. The interior architecture is characterized by balanced traditional elements and materials with modern simple lines.

Oikos Architecture’s work means to maintain and develop the traditional style with respect to the nature and the needs of modern human. The main concern is the creation of a practical space, functional and least loaded. Large furniture with minimal aesthetics harmoniously combined with traditional pieces of natural wood and bright colors. The purpose is to maintain the uniqueness of each residence and apply the delicate aesthetic of Cycladic architecture in a way that matches with each resident’s requirements.

Respecting the traditional architecture and the environment we try to provide the most comfortable, stylish, and functional spaces.

Using natural materials, contemporary techniques and multi-cultural ideas we take great results, offering relaxing times to visitors or residents of the island. Emphasizing both to exterior and interior design, a variety of forms and shapes are used to create a unique synthesis that best combines with the natural environment.