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Kite Mykonos Village

  • Prize
    Honorable Mention in Architecture
  • Company/Firm
    Tsalikian Architects & Interiors
  • Lead Designer
    Anna Tsalikian
  • Architect
    Anna Tsalikian
  • Interior Designer
    Anna Tsalikian
  • Hospitality
    KITE MYKONOS O.E.
  • Photo Credit
    Aris Agiannoukos
  • Location
    Mykonos Island Greece
  • Project Date
    June 2024
  • Project Link

Kite Mykonos Village is a luxury destination that merges Cycladic tradition with modern minimalism, focusing on the interplay of wind, light, and stone.

Architecture & Materials: The design utilizes a "soft edge" philosophy, featuring hand-plastered, rounded whitewashed walls and local granite. By staggering cuboid structures, the layout mimics a traditional Greek chora, providing natural windbreaks and private Aegean views.

Interior & Landscape: The "barefoot luxury" aesthetic uses sand-toned floors, light oak furniture, and linen textiles. Landscaping relies on xeriscaping—wild thyme, lavender, and ancient olive trees—integrated into dry-stack stone walls.

The "Kite" Concept: Harnessing the island’s famous winds, the design features sailing-canvas pergolas and internal atriums that act as thermal chimneys for natural cooling.

Sustainability: Thick thermal-mass walls and repurposed excavated stone ensure the village is eco-conscious and rooted in its environment. It is a sanctuary of restraint, where luxury is defined by the quality of light and the surrounding natural beauty.