A Modern Sanctuary Floating Above the Aegean Sea | Patio House

Patio House
Architects: OOAK Architects
Area: 200 m²
Year: 2018
Photographs: Yiorgos Kordakis, Åke Eson Lindman
Manufacturers: FAKRO, Duravit, Grohe, Daikin, Delta Light, Dolce Vita, Stuv, TEM, Zucchetti
Landscape Architects: Helli Pangalou & Associates
Structural Engineer: Palimpsest, Christos Kaklamanis
Architects In Charge: Johan Annerhed, Maria Papafigou
City: Karpathos
Country: Greece

Patio House on the island of Karpathos, Greece, is an architectural masterpiece by OOAK Architects, designed as a sanctuary that seamlessly integrates with the dramatic landscape overlooking the Aegean Sea. Built for a French-Swedish couple passionate about windsurfing, the house adopts a design concept that does not mimic nature but coexists harmoniously with it. Featuring a reinforced concrete structure and a striking cantilever effect, the house appears to float above the sea, creating a unique visual experience from both inside and out. Its layout, centered around an internal patio, ensures a smooth transition between indoor and outdoor spaces, while the use of natural materials and Scandinavian-style furnishings adds warmth and comfort. Designed with sustainability in mind, the house optimizes natural ventilation, incorporates locally sourced materials, and utilizes energy-efficient lighting. Patio House exemplifies how modern architecture can engage with nature without disrupting it, offering an aesthetic, functional, and environmentally conscious living space.