echoing cycladic squares, la punta villa’s layout encircles central courtyard in naxos island

la punta villa by plinthos architects and stefania ntinou architect features thick masonry walls, finished in stone and plaster, reflecting naxos's heritage.

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La Punta Villa by PLINTHOS Architects & STEFANIA NTINOU ARCHITECT

La Punta Villa, designed by PLINTHOS Architects and Stefania Ntinou Architect, merges traditional Cycladic architecture with contemporary design, set against the mountainous landscape of Naxos, Greece. Positioned to maximize panoramic views of the Aegean, the villa‘s layout is inspired by the Cycladic squares, where small structures surround a central courtyard. This arrangement, scattered across the steep slope, balances privacy and openness, providing natural protection from the island’s winds and sun.

echoing cycladic squares, la punta villa's layout encircles central courtyard in naxos island - 1 — all images by Nikos Karampinis

La Punta Villa blends indoor and outdoor living spaces

The architecture emphasizes simplicity and the use of natural materials, with thick masonry walls finished in stone and plaster, reflecting Naxos’s architectural heritage. The collaborative design team between PLINTHOS Architects and Stefania Ntinou Architect chose these elements for their durability in the local climate and their contribution to bioclimatic comfort, ensuring thermal efficiency and a harmonious living environment.

La Punta Villa integrates indoor and outdoor spaces, with enclosed areas promoting tranquility and open terraces providing unobstructed views of the Aegean Sea. The design fosters a deep connection with the natural surroundings, embodying the essence of Naxos through its respectful adaptation of Cycladic architectural traditions.

echoing cycladic squares, la punta villa's layout encircles central courtyard in naxos island - 2 — La Punta Villa overlooks the Aegean, blending traditional Cycladic architecture with modern design

echoing cycladic squares, la punta villa's layout encircles central courtyard in naxos island - 3 — nestled in Naxos’s mountainous landscape, the villa offers sweeping views of the Aegean Sea

echoing cycladic squares, la punta villa's layout encircles central courtyard in naxos island - 4 — inspired by Cycladic squares, the villa’s layout surrounds a central courtyard on a steep slope

echoing cycladic squares, la punta villa's layout encircles central courtyard in naxos island - 5 — privacy and openness are balanced in the villa’s design, protecting from winds and sun

la-punta-villa-plinthos-architects-stefania-ntinou-architect-naxos-designboom-1800-3 — natural materials were chosen for durability and to enhance bioclimatic comfort

echoing cycladic squares, la punta villa's layout encircles central courtyard in naxos island - 6 — the architecture features thick masonry walls, finished in stone and plaster, reflecting Naxos’s heritage

la-punta-villa-plinthos-architects-stefania-ntinou-architect-naxos-designboom-1800-2 — La Punta Villa ensures seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living spaces

echoing cycladic squares, la punta villa's layout encircles central courtyard in naxos island - 7 — open terraces at La Punta Villa offer uninterrupted views of the Aegean Sea

echoing cycladic squares, la punta villa's layout encircles central courtyard in naxos island - 8 — La Punta Villa’s architecture emphasizes simplicity and the use of natural, local materials

echoing cycladic squares, la punta villa's layout encircles central courtyard in naxos island - 9 — a harmonious living environment is created through the respectful adaptation of Cycladic architecture

living room living room living room kitchen bathroom exterior exterior

project info:

name: La Punta Villa
architects: PLINTHOS Architects | @plinthos.architects – Stefania Ntinou Architect | @stefaniantinou

design team: Fanis Roussos, Michalis Sminas, Stefania Ntinou
interior design: Gitte Jakobsen
structural engineer: Giannis Kastrisios
mechanical engineer: Dimitris Protonotarios
construction: Gitte Jakobsen

location: Naxos, Greece

photography: Nikos Karampinis | @nikos.karampinis

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