Villa Mandra on the Greek island of Mykonos, thanks to the stone, white walls, and wood that make it up, seems like a spontaneous product of the land on which it rests and integrates mimetically: the panoramic ridge of Aleomandra. There, from its privileged position, it embodies the satisfaction of that human need that the architects of k-studio poetically define as the pleasure of dedicating oneself to the connection with oneself, with nature, and with everything that nourishes the spirit, commonly referred to as "vacation".
A holiday home for a young and dynamic couple who desire a place to enjoy with family and friends: among the architecture projects by K-Studio, there is Villa Mandra. In this space, the dimensions of communion with others and with nature harmoniously coexist with individual freedom. The unique interior and exterior condition that allows for a peaceful and flourishing existence, effectively the constitutive intent of Villa Mandra.
Thanks to the steep terrain of the ridge, the nighttime functions of the villa, the most private ones of living, find their place on the lower level of the villa; from here the 6 bedrooms can enjoy their exclusive view towards the gardens and the sea, below the terracing that houses the upper garden; on the latter, together with a refreshing pool, the open and unusual daytime space blossoms
Unusualness dictated by the ability of this architecture to follow with its shapes the most emotional rather than functional desires of its inhabitants: the outdoor living area, the heart of the daytime and community floor, covered by a wooden pergola that protects from the powerful elements of nature in which the house is immersed, unites the simple white volumes inspired by the island's tradition inside which the other functions of living find their place.
A dynamic and articulated construction that always offers different perspectives on the beauty that surrounds it: thus, every corner, every space stimulates a special and unique opportunity for relaxation, reflection, and exploration of the nature in which it is immersed, as well as of the human inner self, with a constant gaze towards the boundless horizon of the Greek sea and its sunsets.
