Modern white house with teal shutters next to a swimming pool and outdoor lounging area under a clear blue sky.

Modern poolside backyard with two lounge chairs, a covered outdoor dining area with wooden table and chairs, trees, and potted plants, under a clear blue sky.

Exterior view of a modern house with a swimming pool, surrounded by dry grass, bushes, and trees, with clear blue sky in the background.

Architectural floor plan of a house with various rooms and structural details.

House ME

Location: Asomatos village, Crete
Year: 2023-2024
Client: Private
Surface: 180 m2
Status: Under construction

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Rising amid an olive grove on the south part of the island of Crete, the orientation of the house has been determined by the landscape itself. Assembled as a linked series of standalone rooms around a poolside courtyard, the house is slightly touching the landscape, providing a calming living environment for a family from France. An adjacent pergola is roofed with natural wood. The surrounding built volumes are placed on overlapping concrete slabs, which give the appearance of floating above the soil. The minimal material richness of the building is derived by the stone walls and the traditional white stucco, made by local artisans.