PROJECTS

Inspired by the unique landscape, the concept is defined by three fundamental pillars that shape both the architecture as well as the interior.

The first pillar draws inspiration from the island’s sculpted rock formations and lunar landscapes. On a hillside beyond Naoussa, where weathered limestone has been carved by time, the architecture emerges as a natural continuation of the terrain. Curvilinear forms and organic geometries follow the rhythm of the land.

The second pillar originates from the discovery of an ancient wine trench on the site, reconnecting the project with the island’s winemaking tradition. This finding became the foundation for the entire guest journey, where the process of winemaking is translated into a sequence of spaces. Each area represents a different stage of the wine ritual, transforming movement through the resort into a sensory narrative.

The third pillar embraces the traditional element but with a twist. Traditional forms, construction details and materials are reinvented, creating a design language that feels both rooted in the island’s identity and distinctly unique.

The design is conceived as a gradual spatial journey, beginning within cocooned, cave-like spaces inspired by the sculpted rock formations of Paros. Soft curves, sculptural forms, and carefully framed openings create intimate environments that reveal dramatic views. As guests move through the resort towards the pool, the architecture progressively opens up, becoming lighter and more transparent, with filtered light and layered elements.

The character of each space is shaped by the different stages of the wine ritual, transforming the guest journey into an immersive narrative. Along this route, a series of signature moments act as focal points, celebrating the project’s third design pillar: traditional element reinvented.

Principal Architects
Ria Xenou. Alexandros Xenos.

Design Director
Evangelia Kakava

Project Architect
Evina Papoulidi

Design Team
Angellos Psyllou, Angelliki Zagouraki, Diamantis Tegkelidis