Alfa Vagia

Serifos 

The study concerns the completion of three distinct vacation residences in an existing complex located at Vagia Beach in Serifos. The intervention revolved around the reinstatement of the relationship between the buildings and the natural relief, as they had initially been constructed at a higher level than permitted, in order to avoid the high water table in the area.

Consequently, the ground floor remained cut off from the surrounding environment, while the buildings appeared starkly detached and exposed in relation to the natural terrain.

The design’s main objective was to mitigate the height difference and properly manage the large embankments that would cover the exposed underground level, without leaving an imprint that would harshly interfere with the natural landscape (avoidance of a distinct perimeter base). The considerable height difference was scaled towards the beach through two successive lowerings, aiming to improve the view of the complex from the sea.  

Project details

Architectural design: Fotis Zapantiotis Associated Architects

Principal Architect: Fotis Zapantiotis

Team design: Fotis Zapantiotis, Maria Agapaki

Construction: Argiris Stamatelos

E/M design: Giannis Jouralas

Lighting design: Site Specific, Nea Polis Lighting

Landscape Design: Green Mart by Antemisaris

Photos: Giorgos Sfakianakis