Mirage Residence by Kois Associated Architects successfully manages to combine the traditional and the modern in a stunning and perfect retreat in a beautiful scenery. Located on a steep and rocky hillside on the Greek Island of Tinos, overlooking the Aegean sea, an infinity pool will form the roof of this cavernous house. The house was intended to closely integrate with its surroundings, described as ‘an invisible oasis hidden from the unsuspected eyes.’
The team decided to bury part of the building in the landscape and then create a large open-air living room in front. The living space is covered by a rimless pool that produces a visual effect of water extending to the horizon, vanishing and merging with the seascape. An open air living area is just beneath the terrace pool, offering a mesmerizing view of the surroundings to homeowners every time they step out of the house.
The house is a single level structure on a steep surface of 198 -square meters, which includes spacious rooms and necessary facilities for the residents of this cool private residence. The dwelling is is enclosed by stones constructed of local stone, as well as retained earth at the rear. these walls, along with a layer of water on the roof, provide thermal insulation to keep interior spaces cool.
