The Viewfinder Guesthouse

The Viewfinder is a concept for a vacation home on the island of Antiparos. The property lies on a hill that is fully exposed to the prevailing northern winds (meltemi). The landscape is typical of the Cyclades; it is a sloped terrain with vegetation that is rich in biodiversity, but consistently low in height.

The house is carved into the terrain facing the most privileged orientations. Retaining walls frame the views, while also adjusting to the topography. The result is an ample field of interior and exterior spaces that enjoy the perspectives, while being protected from the wind, the sun and the neighbours.

The Courtyard

Perspective Plan

Pool Courtyard Perspective - Wind Blocking Sliding Panels

Pool Courtyard - East Elevation

Pool Courtyard - West Elevation

Exterior Lounge Seating Area

Exterior Lounge Seating Area - North Elevation

Exterior Lounge Seating Area - South Elevation

General Ambient and Pool Lights

General Lights, Pool Lights and Lounge Seating Area Ceiling Lights

The Living Space

Perspective Plan

Exterior Perspective View - Window Panels

Kitchen Cabinets

Kitchen Island

Back Wall Elevation

Side Wall Elevation

WC Elevation

The Lower Level

Ground and Lower Level Internal Connection

TV Room Perspective Plan

Corridor Perspective View

TV Room Elevation

TV Room General Lighting

Minibar Elevation

Bedrooms Perspective Plan

Bed Elevation

Storage Elevation

WC Side Elevation

Bathroom Elevation 01

Bathroom Elevation 02

Shading Strategy

Exterior Bedrooms Facade

Interior Niches Lights

Exterior General Lights

The Master Bedroom

Perspective Plan

Perspective View

Storage Elevation

Desk Elevation

Bathroom Elevation 01

Bathroom Elevation 02

View From Bed

Shading Strategy

Exterior Bedroom Facade

Balcony Perspective

Niches Lights

WIND ANALYSIS GUEST HOUSE

NO WIND PROTECTION

STEP 1: NORTHEAST PANEL CLOSED   

STEP 2: NORTHEAST AND WEST PANEL CLOSED

STEP 3: NORTHEAST AND WEST PANEL CLOSED AND WIND/SHADING CANOPY