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The Butterfly residences in Vouliagmeni, Greece by 314 Architecture Studio

Project name:
The Butterfly
Architecture firm:
314 Architecture Studio
Location:
Vouliagmeni, Athens, Greece
Tools used:
Rhinoceros 3D, Autodesk 3ds Max, V-ray, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect:
Pavlos. Chatziangelidis, Giota Chala
Design team:
Antonis Sarris, Caterina Palantzi, Eleni Zygogianni, Anna Stagaki, Dimitris Panagiotou, Andrianna Triantafyllopoulou, Eirini Bouliou, Dimitra Stergiou, Alexandros Papadopoulos, Iro Dermitzaki, Eleni Palaiologou
Built area:
1000 m²
Site area:
2000 m²
Design year:
2020
Completion year:
Collaborators:
Structural engineer: Fotini karagianni. MEP engineering: Stefanos Karagiannis. Developer: VNK capital
Visualization:
314 Architecture Studio
Status:
Under construction
Typology:
Residential, Private Residences

Settling within the seaside suburb of Vouliagmeni, in Athens, Greece, the new residential proposal by 314 Architecture Studio adopts the distinct shape of a butterfly. A series of organic curves form the unique dwelling complex, comprised of four different independent units, with each one including both a basement and a top floor. The design by 314 Architecture Studio is inspired by the shape of the butterfly, whose wings extend outwards, from the dwellings to the garden area. these wing volumes provide the ground floor with shade, while generating open terraces on the top floor, where occupants can enjoy unobstructed sea views.

butterfly-shaped private residences in Athens, Greeceimage © 314 Architecture Studio

In addition, the wings are bent to provide privacy. contrasting materials are used to amplify the residents’ interaction with the structure. specifically, the glossiness of the U-glass is paired with the matte effect of the white cement stucco chosen for the walls, floor, and ceiling. Moreover, the rocks placed around the property add an earthy element to the composition, with the bigger ones hiding structural elements and storing glass panels, therefore leaving only the aesthetically necessary things in sight. the surrounding landscape is designed to complement the composition, with artificial lakes reflecting the butterfly’s organic shape, the glass surfaces, and the vegetation, while creating a feeling of seclusion and peace. Floating paths pass over the lakes and plants to connect the ground floor balconies, offering in this way an alternative route, closer to nature.

Text by Designboom

the wings extend, offering a panoramic view of the seaimage © 314 Architecture Studio

the U-glass filters the light and adds to the tranquility of the spaceimage © 314 Architecture Studio

white facade house image © 314 Architecture Studio

white beach house image © 314 Architecture Studio

the water reflects the organic shapes of the butterfly and the U-glass, offering another dimension to the compositionimage © 314 Architecture Studio

privacy is enhanced with the landscape design’s rich vegetationimage © 314 Architecture Studio

white house wth water pond in garden image © 314 Architecture Studio

the furniture and materials complement the tranquil atmosphere of the spaceimage © 314 Architecture Studio

Basement Floor Plan 

Basement Floor Plan 

Ground Floor Plan 

Ground Floor Plan 

Top Floor Plan 

Top Floor Plan 

Roof Plan 

Roof Plan 

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By Naser Nader Ibrahim

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