Historic Greek Stable Gets a New Life as a Vacation Home
On the historic Greek Tinos Island, a traditional stone stable was transformed into a stunning holiday home. Architect Ioannis Exarchou addressed the project by retaining the original structure and plastering the interior walls. With a new colored concrete floor and the addition of some basic home elements, the former stable gained a glorious new life.
The home’s dark stone exterior melts into its surroundings and gives it the outward appearance of a cave. The architect’s goal was to preserve this rough, natural look while providing two residents with a comfortable summer home – all at a minimal cost. To this end, the home is austere but cozy, allowing for the leisurely enjoyment of the breathtaking surroundings.
The home consists of two oblong spaces which enclose the third to create the courtyard. In every space you will find local, natural materials. The architect’s goal was to retain the building’s historic, low-tech, eco-friendly profile. Although the home does feature electric lighting and a small indoor bathroom, a wood-burning stove is about as high-tech as this home’s elements get.