LofoS

LOFOS is situated on a hill overlooking the island of Naxos, facing east. Surrounded by a peaceful landscape the plot is bordered by a mountain path frequently traversed by animals.

Concept & Integration with Nature:

Nestled within the land’s contours, the house blends seamlessly with the surrounding olive grove. Its jagged outline echoes the rugged terrain, forming an organic structure that feels like a natural extension of the earth.  The architecture appears to emerge from the landscape, as though shaped by time and nature itself.

Spatial Continuity:

A fundamental aspect of the design is the fluid connection between the built and natural elements. The landscape extends onto the rooftops and into the adjacent lot, where the guest house is located. This continuity fosters a dialogue between the mountain path and the living spaces, reinforcing a sense of harmony between nature and architecture.

Roofscapes as Circulation:

The design of the house goes beyond the typical patterns of circulation found within the building, extending these patterns onto the roof. These “roof walks” are a unique feature, responding to the environmental conditions and offering new vantage points. More than a surface, the roof becomes an experiential space—inviting movement, interaction, and a deeper engagement with the landscape.

Integration of Fauna & Flora:

The local fauna is thoughtfully considered in the design, allowing the structure to exist in quiet coexistence with its surroundings. Planting areas and seating elements are seamlessly incorporated, further dissolving the boundary between architecture and nature.

Earthwork Architecture:

Embedded in the Cycladic hills, the house is conceived as an earthwork—an architectural form that feels inherently rooted in the terrain, as if sculpted from the land itself.

LOFOS emerges as a quiet symphony of earth and architecture, where built form and nature intertwine in effortless harmony. Its contours echo the land, its pathways extend the rhythms of the terrain, and its presence feels less constructed than discovered. Here, habitation is not imposed but revealed—a seamless dialogue between shelter and landscape, time and timelessness.