House in the shape of a triangle / React Architects

The triangular house designed by architects Natasha Delianni and Yorgos Spyridonos is located in the Ysterni neighborhood on the island of Paros, in the remains of Vigla Frictoria. This architectural project was completed in 2019 and covers an area of 274 square meters. The house has a southeastern orientation to maximize the use of light and to protect it from the strong north winds typical of the island in the Cyclades archipelago.The plot on which the house is located is triangular in shape, which can create planning difficulties due to the sharp corners. However, thanks to the free layout, this house easily overcomes this obstacle and makes it the centerpiece of the design.

Using elements of traditional Cycladic architecture, a house has been created that fully harmonizes with the landscape according to the principles of bioclimatic architecture.Inside the house there is a peaceful atmosphere reminiscent of Cycladic monasteries. The volume of the building has been divided into several smaller volumes, allowing it to blend more harmoniously into the surrounding landscape. Importance is given to each morphological element that is added to the building to meet the needs of the modern inhabitant.Thus, the triangular arrangement, the modest volumes, the use of stone and wood and the economy of hard surfaces emphasize the archetypal form of this house. The landscape architecture in the project incorporates the building's development with a large amount of vegetation, leaving intact much of the site with its original vegetation.