Zante, Greece

Yoma Suites

YEAR

2022

AREA

270sqm. / 7500sqm. [landscape]

LOCATION

Zakynthos, Greece

PHOTOGRAPHER

Anima Vision / Nick Kontostavlakis


Yoma is a complex of cave suites in the island of Zakynthos. In a steep, narrow piece of land, of west orientation, the complex of 10 private suites, are placed along the inclination to maximize privacy, view openness, and outdoor area for each suite. The intention to merge the buildings into the landscape led the composition to be developed on four levels: the reception area of the complex is located at the higher one, at the entrance of the plot,while at the other three the suites are developed. A prismatic plan layout was developed to maximize the length of the facade to the view, and minimize the width of the back of the rooms that house the wet areas, such as bathrooms and kitchens. Those prisms are attached and continuous, yet completely private, by the walls of the prisms that continue from the inside outdoors.
The suites have one or two bedrooms with their own bathroom, living room, kitchen and dedicated working space for the working traveller, as well as private swimming pools, and a terrace with a pergola. Natural light is allowed in all areas of each villa, via lightwells. The material palette is based on earthy tones, sandy colors, oak wood finishes, light fabrics, and veiny marbles.

Partners in Charge 
Maria Tsaftari, Kostas Floros

Lead Architects
Dimitra Parathyra, Aliki Varlamidi

Design Team 
Zacharias Kechagioglou, Stella Avgerinou, Panagiotis Skraparlis, Maria Petsani

Electromechanical Study
Arxiko Consulting Engineers

Structural Study
Dimitris Tiris

AWARDS
100% HOTEL DESIGN AWARDS – Best Boutique Style Hotel Winner 2022
100% HOTEL DESIGN AWARDS – Best Luxury Apartment Winner 2022

PUBLICATIONS
Archello
The Greek Foundation
Archisearch
GLOW magazine
iefimerida
Homestratosphere