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House in Aghia Sophia - Mani, Greece (2003)

This site is located within the village of Aghia Sophia with views both to the sea and to the mountain of Taygetos (2409m) which bears down on the village from the east.

The site contains a Byzantine ruin which has been integrated into the design of the house, thus helping to tie the house to its local and to create an entirely unique house which respects and maintains a link to it's past forms and materials.

The three bedroom (145m2) house retains it's original Byzantine footprint with a small addition to the south side for an extra bedroom and terrace above. Construction is due to commence in January 2005.