Cave houses in Kea island

The cave houses in Kea island, develop on a picturesque hill, overlooking the bay of Vourkari. The architectural design of the kea island villas, integrates the structures in the unique natural environment. Built into the slopes, these cave houses follow the contours of the natural terrain. Their volumes, develop in the ground, seamlessly blending in the characteristic Cycladic landscape. This integration ends up in continuous, arched facades that open to the Aegean Sea, offering unobstructed, breathtaking views. This architectural design results in structures that almost disappear in the slope, leaving the landscape almost untouched.

The decision to design cave houses was driven by the need for innovative design, but also sustainability. The buildings integrate harmoniously in the scenic location, respecting the surrounding landscape. Moreover, as cave houses, these structures, are also energy efficient. Each villa develops in a linear layout, while the bedrooms and living rooms face the Aegean sea. The auxiliary uses of each cave house, have natural light and air, thanks to sunken courtyards that also function as small terraces, protected by the wind.