Tsikalaria House

Precision modifications within a stone residence, Tsikalaria, Crete

The house, located in Tsikalaria near Chania, is a two-storey building built on a network of passages. The design focuses on enhancing functionality while preserving the original use of spaces.

On the lower level, the sleeping area has been transformed into a proper bedroom with a sliding wood and striped glass panel, maintaining spatial continuity while ensuring privacy and indirect light. A similar approach is used in the bathroom, where glass panels allow light to filter through, and wooden elements create storage. The staircase has been updated with new wooden parts, and its side wall was rebuilt with concrete to prevent humidity from the rock on which the house is built. The space beneath now serves as storage. Upstairs, the living, dining, and kitchen areas are designed for fluidity, with a hanging table connecting the kitchen and living spaces. The kitchen features suspended furniture, exposing the stone-paved floor.

Industrial materials like plywood, inox steel, and concrete are used, contrasting with the house’s traditional textures. This modern interior approach highlights a clear distinction from the preserved exterior, creating a harmonious blend of old and new while improving functionality.

Team members Antonis Dysseakis, Nikos Fournaris, Vasilis Tourlidas
EM study inDetail Architecture
Construction inDetail Architecture
Construction oversight inDetail Architecture
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Photography Giorgos Anastasakis//SOUTH space for photography, Yannis Korkidis
Total area 74.82 m²
Design year 2022
Construction completed 2023

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