Askianos Bahay Para sa Isang Pamilya by Natalia Kokosalaki

Askianos Bahay Para sa Isang Pamilya by Natalia Kokosalaki is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award na Pilak in Disenyo ng Arkitektura, Gusali at Estruktura Competition Category.

PilakArkitektura· 2023

Askianos Bahay Para sa Isang Pamilya

by Natalia Kokosalaki

Client: Kokosalaki | Architecture

A' Design Award na Pilak Winner in Arkitektura Category

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The Design

About Askianos Bahay Para sa Isang Pamilya

Ang Askianos ay isang bahay-bakasyunan para sa isang pamilya na matatagpuan sa Listaros, Crete, Greece. Ang tahanan ay hinati sa dalawang bolyum sa pamamagitan ng isang hagdanan na nagdadala ng tanawin patungo sa dagat at sa paglubog ng araw sa tag-init. Ang mga bolyum ay nakabaon sa gilid ng burol, habang ang pool at ang panlabas na shower ay itinayo sa bato. Lokal na bato at ocher ang ginamit sa konstruksiyon. Ang mga bintana, pinto at shutter ay gawa sa kahoy, at ang mga built-in na kasangkapan ay ginawa ng mga lokal na manggagawa. Ang mga tradisyonal na elementong Cretan ay pinagsama sa minimal na disenyo, na nag-uugnay sa pamumuhay sa loob at labas ng bahay.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award na Pilak

Ang Askianos Bahay Para sa Isang Pamilya ay nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Pilak, isang pambihirang prestihiyosong pagkilalang iginagawad sa mga disenyong nasa pinakamataas na antas, nakabibighani at kahanga-hanga. Ang mga nagwagi ng Pilak ay mga likhang lubhang makinang at napakamalikhain na naglalarawan sa pambihirang kadalubhasaan, talento at talas ng isip ng kanilang mga tagapagdisenyo. Inaasahang ang Askianos Bahay Para sa Isang Pamilya ay isang kahanga-hangang likhang huwaran na kapansin-pansing propesyonal at malalim na makabago. Ang disenyong ito na nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Pilak ay isang lubhang kapansin-pansin at hinahangaang imbensyon na nakikinabang at nagpapaunlad sa mga hangganan ng sining, agham, disenyo at teknolohiya. Ang Askianos Bahay Para sa Isang Pamilya ay isang likhang labis na kinaiinggitan na gumigising ng mga hangarin, nagdadala ng positibong damdamin at nagpapasiklab ng pagkamangha at pagkabighani.

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