Three Homes With Green Roofs Blend Into This Hillside In Greece

March 3, 2021
A trio of modern houses built into the hillside have multiple green roofs to help it blend in.

A2 Architects has designed a trio of modern homes that have been built into the hillside of Assini, Greece, with a view of the sea.

A trio of modern houses built into the hillside have multiple green roofs to help it blend in.

Each of the three homes combines both above ground and underground buildings, respecting the natural topography with their integration into their surroundings.

A trio of modern houses built into the hillside have multiple green roofs to help it blend in.

Rooftops and patios filled with a variety of plants help to blend the homes into the hillside, while the existing olive trees complete the natural scenery.

A modern house built into the hillside has a green roof to help it blend in.
A modern house built into the hillside has a terrace with a pool.

Breaking up the hillside, planted roofs, and homes, are the terraces with swimming pools, stairs, and shaded outdoor spaces.

A modern house built into the hillside has a terrace with a pool.
A modern house built into the hillside has a terrace with a pool.

The interior of the homes are contemporary in their design, with high ceilings, minimalist furniture, open living spaces, and all white bedrooms.

A modern open plan living room and kitchen with a pitched ceiling and doors that open to a terrace.
A modern white living room with concrete floors and wood accents.
A modern white bedroom with built-in shelves and closets.
Photography by Yiorgos Kordakis | Styling: Ioli Chiotini | Architectural Practice: A2 Architects | Lead Architects: SOTIRIS ANYFANTIS | Design Team: Sotiris Anyfantis, Sofia Zioga, Vilma Agrafioti, Nikos Ioannou | Construction: MYTINILINI DEVELOPMENT S.A. | Supervision: Panos Bastos, Giorgos Anagnou | MEP Design: EMG | Structural Design: Antonis Kotis