Askianos Omah Kulawarga Tunggal by Natalia Kokosalaki

Askianos Omah Kulawarga Tunggal by Natalia Kokosalaki is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award Perak in Desain Arsitektur, Bangunan lan Struktur Competition Category.

PerakArsitektur· 2023

Askianos Omah Kulawarga Tunggal

by Natalia Kokosalaki

Client: Kokosalaki | Architecture

A' Design Award Perak Winner in Arsitektur Category

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The Design

About Askianos Omah Kulawarga Tunggal

Askianos yaiku omah panggonan mangsa panas kanggo kulawarga tunggal sing dumunung ing Listaros, Kreta, Yunani. Omah iki dipérang dadi rong volume déning undhak-undhakan sing ngarahaké pandelengan menyang segara lan surup srengenge mangsa panas. Volume-volume kasebut ditancepaké ing lereng gunung, déné blumbang renang lan padusan njaba dibangun ing watu. Watu lokal lan oker digunakaké ing pembangunané. Jendhéla, lawang, lan tutup jendhéla digawé saka kayu, lan mebel sing wis dipasang tetep digawé déning tukang lokal. Unsur-unsur tradisional Kreta ketemu karo desain minimalis, nyawijikaké urip njero lan njaba omah.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Perak

Askianos Omah Kulawarga Tunggal menang A' Design Award Perak, pangenalan sing prestisius banget sing diparingake marang desain tingkat dhuwur, endah lan nggumunake. Pemenang Perak iku karya sing sumunar banget lan kreatif banget sing nggambarake kaprigelan, bakat lan kaweruh para desainer. Askianos Omah Kulawarga Tunggal dikarepake dadi karya sing nggumunake, conto teladan, profesional banget lan inovatif banget. Desain sing menang A' Design Award Perak iki iku panemuan sing luar biasa banget lan dikagumi sing paring manfaat lan nyurung maju wates seni, sains, desain lan teknologi. Askianos Omah Kulawarga Tunggal iku ciptaan sing akeh sing ngirenake sing nggugah kekarepan, nggawa perasaan positif lan nuwuhake gumun lan kagum.

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