In the coastal settlement of South Pelion, Afissos, the remodeling of an existing stone residence and subsequent addition of temporary residences for a tourist facility is proposed.
The main goal of the design was flexibility and the creation of spaces that would offer comfortable and at the same time functional use.
3rd division of the space is the configuration of the existing addition at the back of the stone building.
By managing the limitations (lighting, ventilation, accessibility) and turning them into opportunities, the vertical separation of the stone house and the creation of two maisonettes communicating with an internal staircase were chosen. The separation of the house into levels (on the lower level kitchen and living room and on the upper level bathrooms and bedroom) allows simultaneous actions in the functions of the users in the accommodation unit. Understanding the needs of modern tourists, spaces were designed that can serve a dense 24-hour not only in the summer months but all year round. For this reason, the wet spaces (kitchens and bathrooms) are capable of hosting actions that also concern the internal living in the space. Particular emphasis was given to the design of the bathrooms so that multiple functions can exist in common spaces.
The basic idea of the addition is to provide separate spaces for hosting guests while at the same time providing the necessary lighting for the main living area. Thus, an open kitchen design was chosen to take advantage of its window and, in addition, a flexible partition instead of a wall for one of the bedrooms to provide the necessary lighting and also to enlarge the space through the opening panel during the day.
The common denominator of the architectural design and interior design choices was the combination of the traditional physiognomy of the area and at the same time the modern lifestyle of the tourist target group.
