Askianos Taigh Aon-Teaghlaich by Natalia Kokosalaki

Askianos Taigh Aon-Teaghlaich by Natalia Kokosalaki is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Duais Airgid A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Ailtireachd, Togalaichean agus Structaran Competition Category.

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Askianos Taigh Aon-Teaghlaich

by Natalia Kokosalaki

Client: Kokosalaki | Architecture

Duais Airgid A' Design Award Winner in Ailtireachd Category

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The Design

About Askianos Taigh Aon-Teaghlaich

'S e taigh-samhraidh aon-teaghlaich a th' ann an Askianos, suidhichte ann an Listaros, Creit, sa Ghrèig. Tha an taigh air a roinn na dhà mheud le staidhre a tha a' stiùireadh an t-seallaidh a dh'ionnsaigh na mara agus laighe na grèine as t-samhradh. Tha na meudan air an suidheachadh ann an cliathaich a' chnuic, fhad 's a tha an t-amar-snàimh agus am fras a-muigh air an togail a-steach dhan chreig. Chaidh clach ionadail agus ochar a chleachdadh san togail. Tha na h-uinneagan, na dorsan agus na còmhlaichean-uinneig air an dèanamh de dh'fhiodh, agus chaidh an àirneis thogte a dhèanamh le luchd-ciùird ionadail. Tha eileamaidean traidiseanta Creitach a' coinneachadh ri dealbhadh mion-mhalach, a' ceangal beatha a-staigh agus a-muigh ri chèile.

The Recognition

About the Duais Airgid A' Design Award

Tha Askianos Taigh Aon-Teaghlaich air Duais Airgid A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh gu math urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean den chiad ìre, àlainn agus drùidhteach. Tha buannaichean Airgid nan obraichean anabarrach boillsgeach agus gu math cruthachail a nochdas sàr-eòlas, tàlant agus geurchuis an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Askianos Taigh Aon-Teaghlaich na obair mhìorbhaileach, na sàr-eisimpleir a tha gu sònraichte proifeiseanta agus gu domhainn ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Airgid A' Design Award na innleachd glè fhaicsinneach, ion-mholta a bhrosnaicheas crìochan ealain, saidheans, dealbhaidh agus teicneolais. Tha Askianos Taigh Aon-Teaghlaich na chruthachadh air a bheil mòran eud, a dhùisgeas miannan, a bheir faireachdainnean math agus a thogas iongnadh is miorbhail.

Behind the Design

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

Unique Properties: Askianos was designed for a family to use as a summer house in southern Crete. The home is split into two volumes by a staircase leading the view towards the summer sunset over the sea, whilst the masses are embedded into the landscape. Traditional elements and materials of Cretan architecture come together with clean minimal design, blending the building with the landscape, inviting both indoor and outdoor living.
Dimensions & Packaging: 306 square meter home built on a 716 square meter plot of land.
Tags: Summer house, Crete, Greece, Traditional, Minimal, Slow living
Production Technology: Environmental and site analysis dictated the orientation of the house in relationship to the prime views and the position of the sun. Local stone and ocher were used in the construction, and all built in furniture was built by local craftsmen. In keeping with the traditional Cretan architecture the windows, doors, and shutters are all made of wood.
Design Challenge: Integrating the design into a small plot of land and respecting the natural topology, especially a large rock face on the side of the hill, which, by law, was considered a local landmark that had to remain untouched. From a social perspective, we had to ensure the design of the home would respect the local and historical design language.
Research: Type: Environmental analysis. Objectives: To orient and integrate the design into the site. Methodology: Solar and wind analysis using computational tools, view selection and framing from site visit. Data Tools Used: Energy Plus weather data for analysis and solar paths; historical wind data; site visits and research on local architecture. Participants: Full office team. Result: Environmental analysis optimized the design, historical research allowed for selection of construction materials and methods. Effect: The design respects the local architectural language, integrating it fully in its environment, and promoting local artists and craftsmen.
Inspiration: Traditional Cretan architecture and a respect for the natural environment inspired us to design a home fully integrated into the Cretan hills. Local materials such as stone and ocher are used extensively throughout the design, and local craftsmen and artists have left their mark in the home. From the built in furniture to the fabrics and textiles, to the masonry stone and hand made ceramic tiles, Askianos is what pure Cretan living is all about.
Project Duration: The home was completed in 2021 in Listaros, Crete.
Operation Flow: Circulation has been guided to frame prime views from the plot, and the home has been fully integrated in its natural environment on the hillside. The outdoor shower has been carved into the rocks, and the pool is built into the rock, too, inviting a tactile connection to the natural environment.
Team Members: Architect: Natalia Kokosalaki
Image Credits: Photographer: George Messaritakis