Yoma Suites

Α complex of cave suites

in Zakynthos 

Yoma is a complex of cave suites in the island of Zakynthos. In a steep, narrow piece of land, of west orientation, the complex of 10 private suites, are placed along the inclination to maximize privacy, view openness, and outdoor area for each suite. The intention to merge the buildings into the landscape led the composition to be developed on four levels: the reception area of the complex is located at the higher one, at the entrance of the plot, while at the other three the suites are developed. A prismatic plan layout was developed to maximize the length of the facade to the view, and minimize the width of the back of the rooms that house the wet areas, such as bathrooms and kitchens.

Those prisms are attached and continuous, yet completely private, by the walls of the prisms that continue from the inside outdoors. The suites have one or two bedrooms with their own bathroom, living room, kitchen and dedicated working space for the working traveler, as well as private swimming pools, and a terrace with a pergola. Natural light is allowed in all areas of each villa, via light wells. The material palette is based on earthy tones, sandy colors, oak wood finishes, light fabrics, and veiny marbles.

Project details

Architectural design, interior design: Urban Soul Project

Principal Architects: Maria Tsaftari, Kostas Floros

Design team: Dimitra Parathyra, Aliki Varlamidi, Zacharias Kehagioglou, Stella Avgerinou,

Panagiotis Skraparlis, Maria Petsani

Structural design: Dimitris Tyris

E/M design: Arxiko Consulting Engineers

Lighting design: Bright Special Lighting, Luminart

Furniture and equipment: Urban Soul Project

Photos: Anima Vision / Nick Kontostavlakis

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