House of the Breathing Void Teach Cónaithe by Sylvia Georgiadou and Katerina Vagianou

House of the Breathing Void Teach Cónaithe by Sylvia Georgiadou and Katerina Vagianou is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award in Dearadh Ailtireachta, Foirgníochta agus Struchtúir Competition Category.

Cré-umhaAiltireacht· 2026

House of the Breathing Void Teach Cónaithe

by Sylvia Georgiadou and Katerina Vagianou

Client: ATHES architects

Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award Winner in Ailtireacht Category

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The Design

About House of the Breathing Void Teach Cónaithe

Is teach cónaithe é Teach an Fholúis Análaithe atá eagraithe timpeall ar aitriam lárnach. Feidhmíonn an t-aitriam mar fholús oscailte ina scaipeann aer agus solas gan bhac, agus cruthaíonn sé croílár comhshaoil an tí. Cruthaíonn an t-aitriam freisin comhrá leanúnach idir spásanna inmheánacha agus seachtracha. Leanann an teach prionsabail bhithaeráideacha, le treoshuíomh soiléir ó dheas a ghabhann solas na gréine, a thacaíonn le téamh éighníomhach agus a spreagann aeráil nádúrtha. Tugann an treoshuíomh céanna foirm trasnánach don fhoirgneamh, freagairt atá spásúil agus aeráideach araon.

The Recognition

About the Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award

Bhuaigh an dearadh House of the Breathing Void Teach Cónaithe Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award, aitheantas an-ghradamach a bhronntar ar dhearaí sármhaithe a mbíonn cruthaitheacht, aireagacht agus géarchúis mar shaintréithe acu. Is déantúsáin ghlic agus chruthaitheacha go suntasach iad buaiteoirí Cré-umha a dhearbhaíonn taithí fhairsing, samhlaíocht agus acmhainneacht a ndearthóirí. Táthar ag súil go mbeidh an dearadh House of the Breathing Void Teach Cónaithe ina rud a bhfuil an-mheas air, a n-ardaítear agus a ghráitear, atá thar a bheith gairmiúil agus nuálach. Ionchorpraíonn an dearadh seo a bhuaigh Duais Cré-umha A' Design Award na cleachtais is fearr san ealaín, san eolaíocht, sa dearadh agus sa teicneolaíocht, agus tá sé sármhaith as a aird ar mhionsonraí. Sásaíonn an dearadh House of the Breathing Void Teach Cónaithe riachtanais go hálainn, bainíonn sé le mianta, cuireann sé draíocht ar mhothúcháin agus tarraingíonn sé fiosracht.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The “House of the Breathing Void” is conceived as a sanctuary of openness, a dwelling that breathes, listens, and connects. Anchored between earth and sky, the house establishes a continuous dialogue between interior and exterior, shaped by climate, light, and Mediterranean lifestyle. At its center lies an atrium, the open heart of the home, where air, light, and life circulate freely, forming both the emotional and environmental core.
Inspiration: The Atrium was the concept inspiration of the project. The house was conceived through bioclimatic principles, its geometry shaped by a clear southern orientation that captures sunlight, enhances passive heating, and invites natural ventilation. From this dual idea, the atrium and the orientation toward the sun, a diagonal gesture arose in the building’s form, a spatial and climatic response that defines its identity. Here, light becomes both material and structure, carving paths through the interior.
Team Members: SYLVIA GEORGIADOU
KATERINA VAGIANOU

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