The aim was to weave both the hardscape and softscape of the building into the natural Mykonian landscape. As a result, the entity that was created is not visible from the street.
The Latypi project converses with the Cycladic architectural legacy as well as the local terrain. The design becomes in itself a contemporary intervention within the landscape. The concept has also been inspired by the local sculptural tradition, which has produced timeless artworks throughout the centuries.
The intention to have the outdoor space emerge as the focal point of the building complex (an age-old Greek practice) is instantly legible. At level +0.00 (64m above sea level) all the spaces are developed around an atrium. In the center, an unyielding olive tree with roots deep in the Mediterranean landscape functions as an element of memory. This section of the building comprises the main living areas: living room, kitchen, and dining room, as well as two sleeping areas. On the same level, an outdoor amphitheater of approximately 60 seats is facing the sacred island of Delos.
