Izanagi Project Villor by Vassilis Siafaricas and Garchitects

Izanagi Project Villor by Vassilis Siafaricas and Garchitects is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award i Brons in Besöksnärings-, Rekreations-, Rese- och Turismdesign Competition Category.

BronsGästfrihet· 2025

Izanagi Project Villor

by Vassilis Siafaricas and Garchitects

Client: Ecléde

A' Design Award i Brons Winner in Gästfrihet Category

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The Design

About Izanagi Project Villor

Izanagi-projektet är ett underjordiskt villakomplex beläget i Lefkada, Grekland. Denna anläggning kombinerar sömlöst lyx, hållbarhet och designinspiration. Under ledning av Eclede och G Architects betonar projektet markintegrerad energieffektivitet, vilket avsevärt minskar dess miljöpåverkan. Kännetecknat av en minimalistisk estetik och användning av organiska material omdefinierar Izanagi-projektet harmonisk boendearkitektur, och uppnår naturlig kylning förstärkt av grekiska influenser inom ett visionärt japanskt arkitektoniskt ramverk.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award i Brons

Izanagi Project Villor är vinnare av A' Design Award i Brons, ett högst prestigefyllt erkännande som tilldelas enastående designverk som utmärker sig genom kreativitet, uppfinningsrikedom och klokhet. Bronsvinnare är mycket skickliga och slående kreativa föremål som styrker formgivarnas stora erfarenhet, fantasi och påhittighet. Izanagi Project Villor förväntas vara ett högt skattat, beundrat och älskat föremål som är anmärkningsvärt professionellt och innovativt. Detta vinnande verk i A' Design Award i Brons införlivar bästa praxis inom konst, vetenskap, design och teknik och är utmärkt genom sin omsorg om detaljer. Izanagi Project Villor tillfredsställer fantastiskt behov, rör vid längtan, charmar känslor och väcker nyfikenhet.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

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.