Viglostasi

Syros 

From a distance, residence Viglostasi appears like a traditional island settlement, perched on rocky slopes above the Mediterranean Sea. Yet, this is a single, private holiday home, nestled in its secluded, natural site of the Cycladic Island of Syros. Its creator, Athens based architecture studio Block722, crafted the house’s distinctive character by cleverly drawing on the typology of small Aegean villages – minimalist constellations of low volumes, often found sprawled on hillsides, looking out towards the sea.  

The project was a commission by a family of four, who had been looking to build their dream retreat there, after exploring different islands and inspired by Block722’s past works on Syros - the residential scheme Syros I and Syros II.

The client’s brief outlined a home inspired by the simple forms of the Greek island vernacular. This chimed in perfectly with Block722’s signature blend of low key, gentle architecture, minimalist forms, natural materials and neutral colours. The family was also after a generous, yet modest and calming space to stay, host and entertain, making the most of the island’s slow, indoor/outdoor lifestyle.

Project details

Architectural design: Block722

Ιnterior, styling: Block722

Lighting Study: Skia lighting

Landscape: Outside Landscape Architecture

Pot and plants: GreentoGreen

Construction manager: Block722, Μichael Gryllakis

Construction, Site & Struct. Engineer: Isidoros Rossolatos

MEP Eng: Leonardos Roussos

HVAC: Regeon PC -Kapetanakis K. &M.

Εlectrical Eng: Maximos Rossolatos

Property Development and consulting: Kyanon Development

Photos: Ana Santl

Aerial photos: Giorgos Pappas

Image editing: Ana Santl, Maria Siorba

Text: Block722