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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Plane House in Skiathos Island, Sporades, Greece by K-studioOctober 8th, 2013 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: K-studio Summer in the Greek islands is all about being outside. The aim of the Plane House is to merge internal and external space, maximising the benefits of both and minimising the impact on the surrounding landscape.  Image Courtesy © Yiorgos Kordakis
 Image Courtesy © Yiorgos Kordakis To avoid block volumes that split and dominate space, horizontal planes are inserted into the slope, immediately providing levels for sunbathing, sleeping and eating, as well as vast, open area of shade. They cool and shade the space beneath whilst allowing the flow of sunlight and maintaining the stunning 270 degree view over the coastline. Space between the planes is defined by various flexible panels and glazed screens. Designated cooking, eating and relaxation zones are offset from each other to provide cosiness without sacrificing openness.  Image Courtesy © Yiorgos Kordakis The pool is strategically placed to enjoy the view but also to create a cooling breeze over the terrace and into the house as the north wind flows uphill and over its surface. Photovoltaic panels power the pool mechanics and grey-water is recycled and used for irrigation, toilet flushing and fire extinguishing. The landscape is respected and continues over the green roof plane, creeps up along the site boundaries and penetrates vertically through the roof as existing trees stand in the space, undisturbed.  Image Courtesy © Yiorgos Kordakis The powerful identity of the concrete planes creates a strong narrative on approaching the house from the coastal road that winds below. From a distance the planes are distinctively separated but as you draw nearer and approach the house from the side, the perspective alters closing the gap between them. On arrival and on entering the space they part once more, opening to reveal the breathtaking view and let the fresh air flow through.  Image Courtesy © Yiorgos Kordakis  Image Courtesy © Yiorgos Kordakis  Image Courtesy © Yiorgos Kordakis  Image Courtesy © Yiorgos Kordakis  Image Courtesy © Yiorgos Kordakis  Image Courtesy © Yiorgos Kordakis  Image Courtesy © Yiorgos Kordakis  Image Courtesy © Yiorgos Kordakis  Image Courtesy © Yiorgos Kordakis  Image Courtesy © Yiorgos Kordakis  Image Courtesy © Yiorgos Kordakis  Image Courtesy © Yiorgos Kordakis  Image Courtesy © K-studio  Image Courtesy © K-studio
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