Designed for the rocky terrain that makes up the island’s south-west coastline, the Mirage house is conceived by Kois Associated Architects as “an invisible oasis” where residents can enjoy panoramic views over the Aegean Sea without giving up their privacy. Floating above a treasured entrance, a unique rooftop infinity pool embellishes beautiful Tinos Island in Greece’s Cyclades archipelago. The single level living space is covered by a rimless pool, creating a visual effect of water extending to the horizon and merging the dwelling with the seascape. Additional materials are taken directly from the local landscape, so as to match the existing context.
The rocky hills defining this beautiful island’s topography were the inspiration for such an enticing project. Rugged terrain of unspoiled scenery lays as an invitation to explore living possibilities. According to the architects: “Our response was to mimic elements of the landscape. Some of our clients’ major concerns were visibility and privacy,” project architect Nikos Patsiaouras told Dezeen. “At first we were concerned with the concept of invisibility. We asked ourselves ‘How can you make a building disappear?” The team decided to bury part of the building in the landscape and then create a large open-air living room in front. One single level was enough for the owners and the 210 square meters offer a spacious collection of rooms. These will all be sheltered beneath the rooftop pool, which will act as a huge mirror to help the building camouflage with its surroundings.An infinity pool will form the roof of this cavernous house designed by Athens studio Kois Associated Architects for the Greek island of Tinos.
