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Aerial view of Semele House by woda_studio, showing the building frontage and interconnected courtyards blending contemporary design with Cycladic landscape.
Semele House

Typology

Location

Local Engineers

Interior Design

 

 


Photographer

Client

Residential, newbuild

Tinos Island, GR

ARTIA & Partners SA

woda_studio, Studiotaf, 

ARTIA & Partners SA,

karybu concept store

Yiorgis Yerolympos

Firiskia SMPC

Semele House draws on the spatial richness of Tinos’s traditional villages.

Meandering routes, layered volumes, and shifting glimpses of sea and sky inform a sequence of spaces designed for exploration and surprise. This spatial choreography creates moments of anticipation and revelation as one moves through the house.

Conceptual sketch for Semele House by woda_studio, inspired by traditional village layouts with routes through buildings that frame views and vary spatial flow.
Aerial view of Semele House by woda_studio, showing the building frontage with distinct separation between the arrivals courtyard and main pool terrace.
Exploded axonometric of Semele House by woda_studio, illustrating the main building components and spatial layers that define the architectural concept.
The house is set underground, its spatial diagram shaped by how the volume is embedded into the landscape to form indoor and outdoor spaces on one single level.

Courtyards punctuate the plan, drawing in light and air while maintaining a constant connection to the outdoors. Stone walls built from site-excavated material root the architecture in its setting, and a strict orthogonal grid engages with the natural slopes, with a stepped parapet marking the point of insertion into the terrain.

View from the back of Semele House by woda_studio, looking through central interior spaces and external courtyard towards the Aegean Sea in the background.
Though partially underground, the house feels airy and expansive.

Slanted ceilings and planted roofs with courtyard openings bring daylight deep into the interiors. Views from key spaces are framed towards the horizon, maintaining a sense of scale and orientation.

Concept section of Semele House by woda_studio, showing how internal living spaces and external courtyards are interwoven to create complex spatial connections.
Top view of the central courtyard at Semele House by woda_studio, showing a sheltered outdoor space that connects interiors with the surrounding landscape.
Plan drawing of Semele House by woda_studio, showing all functional areas arranged on a single step-free level for fluid circulation and accessibility.
Front living space of Semele House by woda_studio, featuring a large seating area filled with natural light from all sides and framed by minimal design.
Kitchen and dining area of Semele House by woda_studio, featuring a custom-designed counter and table crafted from local green marble with minimal detailing.
View from a bedroom of Semele House by woda_studio, looking out towards the pool terrace and Aegean horizon through large glazing with minimal frames.
Swimming pool terrace of Semele House by woda_studio, designed with stone walls, pergola shade, and panoramic views over the Cycladic landscape.
Interiors echo the building’s materials, with local stone, warm timber, and soft tones creating a calm, luxurious atmosphere.

Large windows frame the Aegean and merge inside with out. Minimalist detailing enhances the sense of continuity between architecture, interior, and landscape.

Bedroom of Semele House by woda_studio, opening to a private outdoor lounge with a tree and timber pergola, blending comfort with Cycladic landscape design.
Nighttime view of Semele House by woda_studio, with warm interior lighting highlighting stone walls, courtyards, and terraces towards the Cycladic landscape.
Window bay at Semele House by woda_studio, oriented towards the sea view, framing the Aegean horizon.
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Internal courtyards of Semele House by woda_studio, with expansive lush planting that adds colour, freshness, and a vibrant atmosphere to the living spaces.
Golden hour view of Semele House by woda_studio, showing warm reflections on frameless glass and illuminated interiors against the Cycladic landscape.
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