The island of Serifos is known for its strong winds and for being where, in Greek mythology, Perseus turns King Polydect into stone using Medusa's head. Now, it is also attracting attention in the world of architecture due to
NCaved , a house designed by Mold Architects that
hides in the rocks, camouflaging itself in the landscape of the Aegean Sea. According to the office, “the need to create a protected shelter in a location exposed to strong winds led to the decision to drill into the slope, instead of creating spaces aligned at ground level.” Seen from above, the 340 m² residence resembles a three-dimensional chessboard, where voids and solid blocks delimit environments.
The
dry stone walls delineate and protect the interior and exterior spaces and create vertical edges, which lead the visitor's gaze to the horizon line. In contrast to the robust walls, the transverse facades are lightweight, made of glass and can be opened along their entire length.
The residence is divided into three levels: bedrooms, living rooms and a guest house. The first two communicate internally, while the guest house is independent.
A staircase connects the three levels externally and leads to the main entrance, located in the living room's loft. This gentle descent into the interior slowly reveals the initially hidden spaces of the building, while framing a view from two sides: a visual exit to the sea during the descent, an exit to the sky during the ascent.
(Via
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