By carving into its natural contours and rugged landscape, A31 architecture has built two summer residences on the greek island of andros. the project, called ‘nonagriam twins’, comprises of two detached houses, both of which seamlessly blend into the site’s topography thanks to low, horizontal planes and open, airy spaces.
Two Levels House
The two houses cover an area of approximately 600 m2 within the 9200 m2 site. residence A comprises an open living and dining space, kitchen, two bedrooms with sea views, a subterranean master bedroom and an independent guesthouse on a lower level. furthermore, a stairway organically connects the house to an existing natural stone cave.
front view of the two houses
The program of residence B includes a living and dining room, kitchen, bathroom, one bedroom with sea views and two subterranean en-suite bedrooms, accessible through an interior atrium. this house also has an independent guesthouse on a lower level. both buildings also boast a large swimming pool, which visually connects to the sea beyond.
view of the pool
The design intends to be ‘modern and rigorous’, while nestling into the natural landscape of andros. with this in mind, the spaces are created to be open and airy, with expansive openings without columns or walls, providing unobstructed views of the sea.
view from the patio
the roofs are constructed from concrete slabs, which are covered in local vegetation, creating a thermal shield to the houses while further embedding the design into the surrounding nature. these ‘green roofs’ provide an integral part of this climate-proof, forward thinking construction amid the beautifully wild scenery of andros.
interior living space with panoramic views
night view of the pool
Project’s Plan
residence A, ground floor plan
residence B , ground floor plan
longitudinal section
project info:
project name: Nonagriam Twins
location: Andros, Greece
design: A13
