Greece & the Balkans

The eastern Mediterranean and southeastern Europe.

3 entries

Wood-clad courtyard with glass windows and a natural wood beam, viewed from inside the space looking up to the sky.

Living Typologies

Cycladic Georgian Houses: Proportion and Patina in Timber

This piece examines a unique Georgian-era shotgun house in the Greek Cyclades, focusing on its timber construction, copper roofing, and the profound psychological effects of its precise proportions.

23 Aug 2026

Aerial view of stone buildings with moss-covered tile roofs, green roofs, and verdigris metal roofs amidst a rural landscape.

Visual Essay

Cycladic Barns: Terracotta Roofscapes and Thermal Resilience

The Cycladic tithe barn, traditionally a robust agricultural structure, finds new purpose in contemporary architecture. This essay explores its thermal mass and passive climate control. Terracotta tiling contributes significantly to seasonal resilience.

19 Aug 2026

Stone facade window with dark timber frame, showing a warmly lit room with a timber-beamed ceiling.

Colour & Palette

Cycladic Fortified Farms: Lath, Light, and Defensive Woodwork

Exploring the architectural heritage of Cycladic fortified farmhouses, or pyrgos, reveals how their construction, particularly using lath and plaster, integrates natural light strategies with defensive design.

2 Aug 2026

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