Villa Oia 1880
Villa Oia 1880
DATE
2016
LOCATION
Oia, Santorini, Greece
AWARD
MTV Australia in the category “Best Villas with extraordinary view”
CATEGORY
Hotel & Villas
Visitors step into a journey through time as they cross the threshold of the underground captain's house in Oia, Santorini.
These captain's houses belonged to wealthy and prominent families of captains, reflecting the traditional elements of the architecture developed in their region centuries ago.
Built-in 1880 overlooking the famous sunsets of the caldera, this villa absorbs and celebrates all the traditional elements of these structures. The façade maintains the traditional volcanic stone masonry and characteristic colorful wooden frames of Oia. Vaulted ceilings, solid wooden floorboards, built bathrooms, and stamped cement inside the building create a canvas of harmonious coherence within the residence.
The interior decoration and furnishings follow modern aesthetic principles while simultaneously exuding the noble air of another era. Each detail speaks volumes about craftsmanship that stands as a testament to architectural legacy and timeless beauty.
CREDITS
Interior Architecture & Design:
Evi Konstantaki, Michalis Moskiou for MOSQ+Associates
Decoration:
Evi Konstantaki for MOSQ+Associates
Construction supervisor:
Andreas Anastasakis, Michalis Moskioy for MOSQ+Associates
3D Rendering – Visualization:
Marinos Tsalis for MOSQ+Associates
Awards:
Award Winning Establishment (MTV Australia 3rd prize in the category “Best Villas with extraordinary view”.