urban soul project’s yoma cove suites emerge from zakynthos island’s cliffside

urban soul project's prismatic suites feature oak wood finishes, light fabrics, and veiny marbles.

USP Architects edited by christina vergopoulou July 5, 2024 3 min

Yoma Cove Suites Harmonize with Zakynthos’ Landscape

Yoma Cove Suites, designed by USP Architects – Urban Soul Project, are cave suites located on the island of Zakynthos, Greece. The complex consists of 10 private suites positioned along a steep, west-oriented slope to maximize privacy, views, and outdoor space. To blend the buildings into the landscape, the composition is developed on four levels. The reception area is located at the highest level, near the entrance, while the suites are arranged on the three lower levels.

urban soul project's yoma cove suites emerge from zakynthos island's cliffside - 1 — all images by Anima Vision – Nick Kontostavlakis

USP Architects’ Prismatic Design Enhances Views And Privacy

The design by USP Studio features prismatic layouts that enhance facade length for better views while minimizing the width of the back of the rooms that house the wet areas, such as bathrooms and kitchens. The prisms are attached and continuous, yet maintain complete privacy through walls that extend from the interior to the exterior. Each suite includes one or two bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, its own bathroom, a workspace, a private swimming pool, and a terrace with a pergola. The material palette uses earthy tones, sandy colors, oak wood finishes, light fabrics, and veiny marbles to create a serene retreat. Natural light is introduced through lightwells in each villa.

urban soul project's yoma cove suites emerge from zakynthos island's cliffside - 2 — Yoma Cove Suites by USP Architects are located on Zakynthos Island, Greece

urban soul project's yoma cove suites emerge from zakynthos island's cliffside - 3 — the complex features 10 private cave suites on a steep, west-facing slope

urban soul project's yoma cove suites emerge from zakynthos island's cliffside - 4 — designed to blend into the landscape, the suites are arranged on four levels

urban soul project's yoma cove suites emerge from zakynthos island's cliffside - 5 — the three lower levels contain the suites, maximizing views and privacy

urban soul project's yoma cove suites emerge from zakynthos island's cliffside - 6 — the back of the rooms house wet areas like bathrooms and kitchens

urban-soul-project-yoma-cove-suites-zakynthos-designboom-1800-2 — prismatic layouts enhance facade length for better views

urban soul project's yoma cove suites emerge from zakynthos island's cliffside - 7 — private swimming pools and terraces with pergolas are included in each suite

urban soul project's yoma cove suites emerge from zakynthos island's cliffside - 8 — the design blends modern architecture with the natural landscape of Zakynthos

urban-soul-project-yoma-cove-suites-zakynthos-designboom-1800-3 — oak wood finishes, light fabrics, and veiny marbles create a serene retreat

project info:

name: Yoma Cove Suites
architect: USP Architects | @urban.soul.project

partners in charge: Maria Tsaftari, Kostas Floros

lead architects: Dimitra Parathyra, Aliki Varlamidi

design team: Zacharias Kechagioglou, Stella Avgerinou, Panagiotis Skraparlis, Maria Petsani

electromechanical study: Arxiko Consulting Engineers

structural study: Dimitris Tiris

photography: Anima Vision | @animavision – Nick Kontostavlakis | @nickkontostavlakis

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