Izanagi Project Villas by Vassilis Siafaricas and Garchitects is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Bronze A' Design Award in Hospitality, Recreation, Travel and Tourism Design Competition Category.
BronzeHospitality· 2025
Izanagi Project Villas
by Vassilis Siafaricas and Garchitects
Client: Ecléde
Bronze A' Design Award Winner in Hospitality Category
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About Izanagi Project Villas
The Izanagi Project is a subterranean villa complex located in Lefkada, Greece. This development seamlessly combines luxury, sustainability, and design inspiration. Led by Eclede and G Architects, the project emphasizes earth sheltered energy efficiency, significantly reducing its environmental impact. Characterized by a minimal aesthetic and use of organic materials, the Izanagi project redefines harmonious living architecture, achieving natural cooling enhanced by Greek influences within a visionary Japanese architectural framework.
The Recognition
About the Bronze A' Design Award
Izanagi Project Villas is a Bronze A' Design Award winner, a highly prestigious recognition granted to outstanding designs distinguished by creativity, ingenuity, and astuteness. Bronze winners are amply skillful and strikingly creative artifacts that authenticate the vast experience, imagination, and resourcefulness of their designers. Izanagi Project Villas is expected to be a highly regarded, admired, and cherished object that is notably professional and innovative. This Bronze A' Design Award-winning design incorporates best practices in art, science, design, and technology, and is excellent for its attention to detail. Izanagi Project Villas splendidly satisfies needs, touches desires, charms feelings, and appeals to curiosity.
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We create eco-conscious luxury properties that seamlessly blend with nature. Specializing in zero-energy buildings and sustainable architecture, our award-winning team develops exclusive residential projects in Greece's most prestigious locations, combining innovative design with environmental responsibility.
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- Unique Properties
- The Izanagi Project is a subterranean villa complex in Lefkada, Greece, seamlessly integrating luxury, sustainability, and nature inspired design. Developed by Ecléde and G Architects, it employs earth sheltered architecture, ensuring natural cooling, energy efficiency, and minimal environmental impact. Featuring minimalist aesthetics, organic materials, and panoramic views, it redefines harmonious living, merging Japanese and Greek influences into a visionary architectural residence.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- The Izanagi Project features subterranean villas designed for energy efficiency and minimal environmental impact. A plus energy-filtered windows with Alumil Supreme Phos and s 630 profiles ensure superior insulation. Granite tiles r 9 for indoors and r 11 for the outdoors, to waterproofing membranes, standalone A/C systems, and certification guarantee durability and sustainability.
- Tags
- Subterranean architecture, bioclimatic design, energy-efficient villas, sustainable luxury, passive cooling, geothermal heating, A++ energy-filtered windows, thermal facades, eco-conscious living
- Production Technology
- The Izanagi Project was developed using bioclimatic design principles, integrating subterranean architecture for thermal efficiency and minimal environmental impact. The villas employ earth-sheltered construction, reinforced concrete structures, and locally sourced stone, ensuring durability and sustainability. Advanced geothermal systems, solar panels, and passive cooling techniques optimize energy use. The design follows parametric modeling and environmental simulations for precision and efficiency.
- Design Challenge
- The greatest challenge in the Izanagi Project was balancing subterranean architecture with luxury and sustainability. Structural reinforcement was crucial to withstand soil pressure while maintaining natural light and ventilation. Socially, shifting perceptions on underground living required a strong design narrative. Strict energy laws, material sourcing, and integrating A plus energy filtered windows, thermal facades, and tpo waterproofing tested production limits, demanding innovative, site-specific solutions.
- Research
- The Izanagi Project is based on applied architectural and environmental research, focusing on sustainable subterranean living. The goal was to design energy efficient villas that blend with nature while ensuring comfort and luxury.
Using bioclimatic principles, the research analyzed earth sheltered structures, thermal insulation, and passive energy systems. Data was collected through climate simulations, material testing, and energy modeling. Experts in architecture, engineering, and environmental sciences collaborated to refine the design.
Results showed that subterranean architecture significantly reduces energy consumption, while A plus energy filtered windows, thermal facades, and standalone A/C systems optimize performance. The project enhances eco conscious architecture, setting a benchmark for sustainable high end real estate.
In real world impact, this approach reduces urban heat, energy costs, and environmental footprint, influencing business models, societal awareness, and future design trends in luxury sustainability. - Inspiration
- The Izanagi Project was inspired by the philosophy of coexistence between architecture and nature, drawing from both Japanese and Greek traditions. Named after Izanagi, the goddess of earth and creation, the project embodies harmony, balance, and sustainability. Our motivation was to redefine luxury living by integrating subterranean architecture, ensuring minimal environmental impact while enhancing thermal efficiency, passive cooling, and energy conservation.
- Project Duration
- The project began in August 2024 and will conclude in 2026. It is situated in Sivota, Lefkada, Greece.
- Operation Flow
- The Izanagi Project operates as a self sustaining, subterranean living space, utilizing bioclimatic design to naturally regulate temperature and energy use. The earth sheltered architecture ensures passive cooling and heating, reducing energy demand. Standalone A/C systems provide individualized climate control, while A plus energy filtered windows and thermal facades enhance insulation. The integration of tpo waterproofing, solar panels, and geothermal heating optimizes efficiency, creating a high-performance, eco-conscious living environment.
- Team Members
- Designer: Vassilis Siafaricas
Architect: George Gougoulakis
Creative Director: Angel Blend
Mechanical Engineer: Vasilis Mastrogiannis
Interior Design: 47 Circles - Image Credits
- Image #1: Photographer Studio Trikaliotis, Izanagi Project, 2024.
Image #2: Photographer Studio Trikaliotis, Izanagi Project, 2024.
Image #3: Photographer Studio Trikaliotis, Izanagi Project, 2024.
Image #4: Photographer Studio Trikaliotis, Izanagi Project, 2024.
Image #5: Photographer Studio Trikaliotis, Izanagi Project, 2024.
Video Credits: Video by Angel Blend, Izanagi Project, 2024.
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