This project was designed on a land with an average slope of about 40%.

The rocky ground, the steep slope to the wadi leading to the sea, the view to the canyon and the sea are composing the characteristics of the land. The basic principle of the study was the building to be a discreet intervention in this peculiar environment, composing a habitation experience relevant to the natural landscape.

The house is developed on three different levels in order to follow the natural slope.

On the two upper levels there are the living areas. The volumes are partially located inside the ground and they are twisted, leaving openings for views and access to the outdoor space. Part of the roof is covered with soil and plants so as to be hidden as a result of the intention of a discreet intervention.

The third level is much lower than the other two. The main view is the gorge so that sense of the “hidden” and sheltered led to the creation of an in-cave part which includes bedrooms, the most intimate areas that are characterized by introversion such as the gorge.

The house was completed in 2016 by Euroland Crete.