The Lap Pool House
Inspired by the geophysical phenomena that shape the island’s character, the residence on Tinos is a reinterpretation of the interaction between stone and air.
When these two elements come into conflict, depending on which one prevails, either protective stone risers or cavities in the stone envelope are created, carved by the wind as if by a skilled craftsman’s hand.
In any case, the outcome is distinctly apparent in the natural surroundings while at the same time it turns into a natural landmark.
This proactive minimalistic residence describes these special qualities as well as the simultaneous relation of exposure and introversion, thus forming hospitality risers and cavities which emerge within and over the landscape. At the same time, it stands out from the landscape thanks to its materials, like a crack in the natural terrain. In this way, independent spaces in full exposure are created, while the ones directed towards the internal part are totally protected. The linear water feature between them introduces an additional factor, fluidity.
In conclusion, the residence is a reference to the qualities of the elements that compose the natural landscape while it also attempts to restate the continuous interaction among the forces of nature.
