Konuk Evi, kesit – perspektif
Guest House, section – perspective
House with its 80cm thick natural soil ceiling is divided
by two different courtyards to the north and south. The
intervention of the access ramp was the only addition to
the 60 hectares site in an architectural strategy that tries
to negate the presence of archtecture.
The third corral, the Preservation corral exists on an
area of 580 m2 in an area undisturbed zone by the harsh
sea winds. Vegetation unique to Milos, which is almost
extinct, is planted in this zone. The fourth corral in
the project, the Isolation corral, is accessed through a
narrow path passing through the forest, and placed close
to a small brook. This corral, the smallest and the most
isolated corral among the others, is dedicated to the
preservation of the surrounding vegetation.
Overall despite the large size of the site and the numerous
architectural interventions the architects have successfully
worked with nature while designing with a strong
architectural language built to last well into the future.
Instead of relying on vernacular examples they have chosen
to create their own local architectural language that is in
response to the raw, rocky topography, ancient Cycladic
pedigree and unique ecological condition. Their primitive
naturalism is a measured and respectful response to the
dramatic Aegean and Mediterranean natural setting which
in many areas is quickly disappearing.
MAYIS-HAZİRAN / MAY-JUNE 2013 • NATURA 99