Project: The Creek
Architect: MOLD architects
Photo: Harry Gkerekos
Location: Paros, Greece
Nestled within a verdant oasis, The Creek stands as a summer abode, spanning approximately 380 square meters, a mere 20-minute drive away from Paros' bustling port.
The canvas of our creative endeavor is set within an agrarian realm where bountiful crops of wheat and rye flourish. During the sun-drenched summer months, the vista transforms into a resplendent tableau, resembling a gilded tapestry - a vast, undulating sea of tilled wheat fields. The monotonous grandeur of this terrain is artfully interrupted by a linear congregation of rugged stones, orchestrating a dramatic elevation shift at the heart of the land parcels. Encircled by luxuriant foliage, this assemblage of imposing rocks becomes the nucleus of our design, around which the dwelling gracefully unfolds.
Orthogonal structures alternately take their stance before the natural rocky marvel, giving rise to hybrid zones, including the central, sheltered courtyard, from whence the residence's entrance beckons, and al fresco spaces catering to diverse functions such as dining, lounging, and indulging in barbecue delights.
A sinuous aqueous ribbon, akin to a babbling creek, meanders around this stony tableau, tracing its contours in full length, thereby accentuating its raw, untamed geometry. The confluence of water and the luxuriant flora begets a microclimate of refreshing coolness, a veritable oasis amidst the parched fields.
The rocky conglomerate, the architectural volumes, and the courtyards find refuge beneath a delicate framework crafted from wood and reed infill, casting a play of dappled shadows that waltz in synchrony with the sun's trajectory from dawn to dusk. The geometrical harmony of this structure seamlessly binds the domains of the dwelling, both visually and functionally. The choice of reed and its meticulous placement pay homage to the rustic ethos of the region, with its expansive wheat fields, facilitating the seamless integration of this novel edifice into the scenic tapestry.
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