Gundari Resort Folegandros

An extraordinary oasis designed to inspire.

Nestled in the heart of captivating Folegandros, perched on the rugged cliffs that gaze out over the boundless Aegean Sea, Gundari is more than just a destination; it's a harmonious blend of architectural form and pure nature. Block722 envisioned Gundari as an organic extension of Folegandros' cliffs and a frame for the priceless artwork that is the uninterrupted sea view.

Water features bring the Aegean's brilliant blue within close reach, and every carefully chosen material serves as part of an orchestra of nature's inherent rhythm, upon which life at Gundari dances to its beautiful tune. The 80-acre hotel complex seamlessly melds with Folegandros, drawing inspiration from the island's enduring spirit for every architectural element.

Stone, the backbone and nucleus of the Cycladic earth, is artfully employed in the construction of linear walls following the natural landscape.

Project details

Owner: Fol Resort

Operator: Hotel Brain

Developer: Apax

Architectural, Interior design, Art direction, Landscape: Block722

Principal Architects: Sotiris Tsergas & Katja Margaritoglou, Elena Milidaki, Francesca Balfoussia

Design Team: Natalie Dillon, Katerina Mavromoustaki, Tzemil Moustafoglou, Yannis Manztaris, Αpostolos Karastamatis, Michael Gryllakis, Danai Lazaridi, Maria Damianidou, Sofia Badeka,  Sophia Damianidou, Dimitra Poulokefalou, Nikoleta Papalimperi, Eirini Liapikou, Marianna Kirkilitsi, Makis Giannopoulos, Aristea Topizopoulou, Ioanna Petroulaki, Rania Pikramenou

Planting: Outside landscape architecture

Construction, procurement: Apax

Project Manager: Focal Project Managers

Brand name, Logo: AG Design Agency

Graphic Design, Branding, Visual Identity: K2 Design

Lighting Design: L+DG lighting architects

Styling: Priszcilla Varga, Sissy Rousaki

Photos: Ana Santl, Martha Vosdou