109° house | MOLD architects

109 residence is a 1.300m2 residence divided into 2 independent houses (Maine House / Guest house). The residence, located on the top of the hill, in a plot of land of 12.500m2 exploits to the utmost the unique natural features of the landscape: The breathtaking sea view and the pine tree forest that surrounds the plot.

The basic geometry is an arch with an 109 degrees  angle, that embraces the hill and opens the house to the wide range of the spectacular view: from Hydra and Spetses in the East to the pine forest of Korakia in the West.

 The spaces are placed in series and tangentially to the arc, and each of them is framing different “moments” of the view. When crossing the building, the continuous rotation of images can be compared to the cinematic term "traveling" - the circular movement of the camera that scans the landscape. (See Figure 1)

The residence functions as a "magnet", drawing to it the elements of nature: the sea and the forest (see fig.2)

Towards the South, the water penetrates the glazing of the facade, while northwards, the forest flows in from the gaps between the spaces, in the form of small private gardens.

The linear element of the infinity pool, on which the house essentially floats, further enhances the sense of the proximity to the sea. This stunning pool of 100m is directly accessible from every venue.

The living spaces (living room dining room) are through both to the North and the South providing the perfect connection with nature in all its manifestations.

The house is divided into 2 levels. At the center of the arc, the residence is one- torey, while at the edges of the arc, due to the natural relief of the hill, a second ground floor is revealed, and when heading again towards the center, the space disappears under the ground and converts to the basement space with the secondary uses. (See Figure 3)

On the main level (+00) placed on a natural plateau at the highest point of the hill, there are the dwelling areas, the master bedroom, the overflow pool and the landscaped (1.300sqm) surrounding area with open-air seating areas, kitchen dining areas, bbq bar and an outdoor amphitheater.At level -300) the remaining bedrooms of the residences, 2 playrooms, and underground auxiliary spaces are located.