The holiday property in Nea Iraklia, Greece, designed by IPA – Architecture and more, consists of two family houses positioned on the first line of the beach.
Conceived with a refined architectural expression that combines the warmth of natural stone with modernist concrete elements, expansive glazing, and transparent railing details, the buildings stand out with distinct style and individuality. Each house features its own private pool, shaped as a clean rectangular volume. Integrated planters with greenery and dual stair approaches connect the pools harmoniously to the terraced courtyard, which is designed as an inner garden with low grass and rich vegetation.
For the roofs, we selected traditional ceramic tiles characteristic of Mediterranean family homes. The decision to introduce open spaces that allow trees in the courtyard to grow freely adds individuality not only to the partially pitched roofs, but also to the entire architectural composition.
The houses are designed to make optimal use of interior space, organized in two main zones. The ground floor is dedicated to family life and shared moments with friends, featuring a generous living area with direct access to the pool and sea views, a charming veranda, and a barbecue area. A guest bedroom is also located on the ground floor. The upper level is devoted to rest and privacy, comprising three bedrooms, each with its own walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom. This level also includes a spacious veranda that provides a harmonious transition from the intimacy of the home to the openness of the seascape, accompanied by distant views toward the “home of the gods” - Mount Olympus.
The basement level serves not only a pragmatic purpose - housing all technical and service installations but also offers an additional touch of luxury with a steam bath and sauna. In line with the high standards of IPA – Architecture and more, the design preserves the option of creating two additional bedrooms on the basement level; through careful modeling of the terraced courtyard, natural light.
