cantilever parabolic timber canopy tops holiday house h enclosed by corfu’s rock formations

an elongated pool, perpendicular to the linear house, cantilevers over nine meters, aligning with the sea horizon.

bka media edited by christina vergopoulou March 6, 2024 3 min

House H interacts with surrounding rock formations in Corfu

House H by buerger katsota architects is situated on a seafront plot with private access to a protected beach on Corfu’s western coast, in Greece. The design prioritizes a single-story structure that minimally impacts the rocky terrain and nature, enveloping existing tall olive trees. The timber canopy, with a parabolic plan, serves as a climatic moderator, providing comfortable outdoor spaces throughout the day. Private areas, including bedrooms and wet units, are housed in four free-standing volumes.

cantilever parabolic timber canopy tops holiday house h enclosed by corfu's rock formations - 1 — all images by Julia Klimi

the project utilizes timber structure resting on a concrete base

Interstitial spaces in between act as serene living areas, seamlessly extending the interiors to the outdoor area with extensive glazing. An 18m-long pool, perpendicular to the linear house, cantilevers over nine meters, aligning with the sea horizon. The terrazzo floor ensures visual continuity, connecting indoor and outdoor spaces. House H by buerger katsota architects, resting on a concrete base, utilizes prefabricated cross-laminated timber for walls, roof, and canopy, facilitating a swift construction process. The design integrates seamlessly with its surroundings, demonstrating maximum energy performance within the olive grove’s grid and the landscape’s scale.

cantilever parabolic timber canopy tops holiday house h enclosed by corfu's rock formations - 2 — House H, resting on a concrete base, employs prefabricated cross-laminated timber for walls, roof, and canopy

cantilever parabolic timber canopy tops holiday house h enclosed by corfu's rock formations - 3 — a parabolic-plan timber canopy acts as a climatic moderator, creating comfortable outdoor spaces

cantilever parabolic timber canopy tops holiday house h enclosed by corfu's rock formations - 4 — the design integrates with its surroundings, showcasing maximum energy performance within the olive grove

cantilever parabolic timber canopy tops holiday house h enclosed by corfu's rock formations - 5 — a long pool, perpendicular to the linear house, cantilevers over nine meters, aligning with the sea horizon

cantilever parabolic timber canopy tops holiday house h enclosed by corfu's rock formations - 6 — living areas seamlessly connect with the outdoors through extensive glazing

holiday-house-h-corfu-buerger-katsota-architects-designboom-1800-3 — the design forms a single-story structure, minimizing impact on the rocky terrain, embracing tall olive trees

cantilever parabolic timber canopy tops holiday house h enclosed by corfu's rock formations - 7 — House H by buerger katsota architects is located on a seafront plot on Corfu’s western coast

holiday-house-h-corfu-buerger-katsota-architects-designboom-1800-2 — private areas, like bedrooms and wet units, are housed in four free-standing volumes within the plan

indoor-outdoor living room artworks displayed at reception bedroom CLT canopy House H on the island peninsula model overview model side view perspective view drawing plan section section

project info:

name: House H
architect: buerger katsota architects | @buerger_katsota_architects

design team: Stephan Buerger, Demetra Katsota, Stephanos Conidaris, Flavian Lekkas, Daphne Mintza

structural engineer: P. Panagiotopoulos & Associates

m/e engineer: Tetras M&E AEM

landscape design: Skopos Design

site management: New Age Development EE

model: Taras Diachun

location: Corfu, Greece

photography: Julia Klimi | @juliaklimi

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