Article source: Divercity Architects 

Kinsterna Hotel is a five-star hotel in the Peloponnese, near the Byzantine fortress of Monemvasia. Surrounded by olive and citrus groves, the 17th century estate has a fascinating past, spanning Byzantine, Ottoman and Venetian times. Revealing these layers of history was integral to the mansion’s restoration and conversion into a country hotel and spa. Recreating a self-sufficient and sustainable community was an essential part of our mission to revive this long-abandoned landmark.

Memory is embedded in the textured surfaces of the buildings, Image Courtesy © Cathy Cunliffe

• Architects: Divercity Architects  (Phase 1 & 2), Ergastiri 73 – Apostolos Parpairis & Associates (Developed Design Phase 1)
• Project: Kinsterna Hotel
• Location: Monemvasia, Greece
• Photography: Cathy Cunliffe, Vangelis Paterakis & Yiannis Alefantou
  
• Client: Aighis
  
• Collaborating Architects: Nostos (Technical Design Phase 1 & Phase 2)
  
• Text: Rachel Howard
  
• Structural Engineer: G. Dimitrakopoulos & Associates (Phase 1) & OTM (Phase 2)
  
• Services Engineer: ENG (Phase 1), GKA engineers & Nostos S.A. (Phase 2)
  
• Lighting Designer: Diathlasis (Phase 1) & D. Kamba (Phase 2)
  
• Space Consultant: Sofia Vantaraki
  
• Contractor: Nostos
  
• Status: Complete, 2010 (Phase 1), 2015 (Phase 2)
  
• Awards:
  • The European Hotel Design Awards, Shortlisted, 2010
  • Conde Nast Traveller, Hot List of the World’s Best New Hotels, 2011

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