k-studio expands wine factory-turned-hotel 'dexamenes' in greece

k-studio’s new layer above the tanks

The expansion of Dexamenes Seaside Hotel extends K-Studio’s transformation of a former wine factory into a coastal retreat in Greece.

When the hotel first opened in 2019 in the western Peloponnese (see designboom’s coverage here), its identity was shaped by the adaptive reuse of concrete fermentation tanks set directly along the Ionian shore. The cylindrical structures, once vessels for wine production, were converted into Beachfront Wine Tank Suites. With the latest phase, K-Studio builds upward to introduce eight Seaview Terrace Suites above the existing tanks as a linear addition that maintains the site’s rhythm.

The new level appears as a lightweight frame hovering above the heavy concrete structure below. The intervention reads as a light timber volume set back from the tank edges, A continuous walkway traces the length of the structure and offers views across the property’s internal courtyards and out toward the horizon.

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Elevated terraces for views of coastal greece

Each of Dexamenes Seaside Hotel’s new suites is oriented toward the sea, as Greece-based firm K-Studio defines a wall of folding, floor-to-ceiling glazing that opens the interior fully to a large veranda. The transition from bedroom to terrace is direct and deliberate, with sliding panels dissolving the boundary between conditioned space and open air.

A wooden pergola canopy extends over each terrace, its slender supports pulled back so that the roof plane appears to float above the outdoor platform. At the far edge, a narrow water channel runs parallel to the facade, framing the view outward and introducing a subtle reflective surface between architecture and landscape. From the bed, the composition compresses to sky and sea, a horizontal band of blue that becomes the suite’s primary visual field.

Material choices continue the language established in earlier phases of the hotel. Exposed concrete, pale timber, textured glass, and restrained built-in furnishings define interiors that feel precise and composed. Bathrooms are separated by translucent partitions that filter light while preserving spatial continuity. Open wardrobes and integrated desks maintain a pared-back layout aligned with the original conversion.

eight new Seaview Terrace Suites rise above the original concrete wine tanks

extending Dexamenes Seaside Hotel’s linear array

Dexamenes Seaside Hotel’s expansion reflects the long-term vision of entrepreneur Nikos Karaflos, who first enlisted K-Studio to reinterpret the abandoned winery in Greece as a hotel grounded in its industrial heritage. Earlier phases restored fermentation tanks as guest rooms and reactivated former service areas as shared amenities, establishing a framework where existing fabric guides each design move.

With the Seaview Terrace Suites, that framework evolves without altering the core logic of the site. The addition respects the structural grid of the tanks and introduces a second level that’s elevated for views over the site.

From the exterior, the new level reads as a calm horizontal band above the cylindrical volumes. Timber screens, sliding shutters, and recessed glazing modulate light and privacy while continuing the rhythm of the openings. The composition sits comfortably within the rural context of the Peloponnese coast, where low agricultural buildings and open fields shape the horizon.

K-Studio extends Dexamenes Seaside Hotel with a restrained linear addition