Costas & Elena residence in Paphos, Cyprus by sa.ne studio

Article source: sa.ne studio

This project is consisted of three major volumes. Two of them are forming an “L” shape plan on the ground floor, and the other one sits on top of them at a 30 degrees angle.
The reason for creating such a composition, was to maintain visibility to the most beautiful views the house could have, and at the same provide appropriate orientation for shading for an improved thermal performance.

Image Courtesy © Giorgos Nearchou

• Architects: sa.ne studio
• Project: Costas & Elena residence
• Location: Armou village, Paphos, Cyprus
• Photography: Giorgos Nearchou
• Software used: Hand drawings and Physical models

Image Courtesy © Giorgos Nearchou

The house is composed by an open plan living room, dining area and kitchen at the ground floor, as well as a separate multipurpose room.

On the first floor there is an en-suite master bedroom with a walk in closet; also, there are another two bedrooms with a shared bathroom and a library.

Image Courtesy © Giorgos Nearchou

The structural frame of the house is made of concrete and the walls are made of aerated concrete blocks (YTONG). Moreover, the windows are made with aluminum insulated frame with polyamides and double glazing low-e windows.

The house features a 1.5kW photovoltaics system. Moreover, there are 8 solar panels which are responsible for the heating of water for the swimming pool as well as water that is being used in the house.

Image Courtesy © Giorgos Nearchou

Image Courtesy © Giorgos Nearchou

Image Courtesy © Giorgos Nearchou

Image Courtesy © Giorgos Nearchou

Image Courtesy © Giorgos Nearchou

Image Courtesy © Giorgos Nearchou

Image Courtesy © Giorgos Nearchou

Image Courtesy © Giorgos Nearchou

Tags: Cyprus, Paphos

Category: House

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