warm-toned concrete forms and planted roofs blend into the cycladic landscape of kythnos

"The structure develops on the slope, forming a set of low, elongated volumes seemingly emerging from the earth, discreetly present in the landscape. The composition is organized into three distinct subterranean units at different levels on the hillside. A path that unfolds along the contours of the terrain, arrives at consecutive entrance points, progressively revealing the residences."

"The roofs are extensions of the terrain itself, covered with natural vegetation, further integrating the structure into the land. The curved form of the retaining walls and roof edges is an element of plasticity in constant dialogue with the curves of the retaining drywall structures that are typical of the Cycladic terrain."

"Exposed concrete in warm earth tones forms the main material palette, allowing coherence and 'integration' of the building in its environment. The living spaces are arranged along large windows framing the landscape, and establishing a strong spatial connection between the interior and the view."

Fluentus Residences by The Hive Architects is a residential project built into a steep Cycladic hillside in Kythnos, Greece. The design comprises three distinct subterranean units organized at different levels, with low elongated volumes that emerge from the earth. A winding path follows terrain contours, revealing consecutive entrances while maintaining privacy and unobstructed views for each unit. Vegetated roofs extend the natural landscape, and curved retaining walls echo traditional Cycladic drywall structures. Warm earth-toned exposed concrete serves as the primary material, creating visual coherence with the environment. Large windows frame panoramic views, establishing strong interior-exterior connections. Sheltered outdoor areas and shaded courtyards facilitate natural transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces, while elongated vanishing-edge pools extend the water zone toward the horizon.

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