ERGON Beach House

  • Prize
    Winner in Architectural Design Lodge
  • Company/Firm
    Urban Soul Project
  • Lead Designer
    Partners in Charge: Maria Tsaftari, Christina Tsirangelou
  • Other Designer(s)
    Hotel Lead Architect: Polina Liarostathi, Project Team Leader: Dimitris Stefanidis
  • Architect
    Urban Soul Project
  • Interior Designer
    Urban Soul Project
  • Hospitality
    ERGON
  • Construction Company
    THEMELIO ATEVE
  • Photo Credit
    Kim Powell Photography
  • Location
    Chalkidiki, Greece
  • Project Date
    6/2024
  • Developer
    ERGON

The ERGON Beach House occupies a 11,500-square-meter site along Chalkidiki’s eastern coast, adjacent to the sea and the village of Nikiti. The development stretches parallel to the coastline, boasting a 100-meter frontage. It comprises a variety of accommodations including cabins and tents, alongside essential amenities such as a restaurant, F&B areas, an outdoor cinema, and a gym. The architectural design emphasizes the use of materials, including stone, wood, and plaster, ensuring a harmonious blend with the local context. The natural environment has been pivotal in shaping the layout, with existing trees and plantation carefully preserved to provide natural shading and enhance privacy. Each unit is strategically oriented to maximize natural ventilation from the sea while minimizing direct sun exposure. Spatially, the site is organized into zones that transition seamlessly from public to private, achieved through the use of dense vegetation.The design of the interiors incorporates elements like suspended equipment with straps, open wardrobes, perforated fabrics, and screens -the accommodations thus embody a refined camping and glamping aesthetic.