{"id":461104,"date":"2026-03-06T17:46:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-06T17:46:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/461104\/"},"modified":"2026-03-06T17:46:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-06T17:46:16","slug":"olen-resort-embeds-into-greek-island-slope-across-three-terraced-levels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/461104\/","title":{"rendered":"olen resort embeds into greek island slope across three terraced levels"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ateno embeds Olen resort into a cliff overlooking the Aegean Sea<\/p>\n

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Ateno Architecture Studio\u2019s Olen Resort unfolds across a seaside, amphitheatrical plot in Syros, Greece<\/a>, characterized by a steep southward slope and an uninterrupted view of the Aegean Sea. The primary challenge of the project was to satisfy complex functional requirements while respecting the morphology of the terrain. Olen is a composition of three morphological units: a Point, a Line, and a Plane. A residential<\/a> complex arranged on three levels, combining submerged and above-ground structures.<\/p>\n

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all images by Yiorgis Yerolympos<\/a><\/p>\n

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a Point, a Line, and a Plane: three morphological units shape Olen<\/p>\n

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At the highest point unfolds the Plane: a common space for all residents. The alignment of an arched retaining wall creates an embrace, simultaneously serving as a conduit for vertical circulation, ramps and stairs, and as an element that incorporates a submerged structure hosting living and communal spaces. The wall defines the layout of the terrace, the Plane, where three independent guest units are positioned. Centrally situated is the Line: a submerged rectangular building housing two autonomous living spaces, whose outdoor areas can be unified or separated. Due to the building\u2019s setback from the longitudinal shading overhang, the presence of the facade is minimized. The Line functions as a quiet backdrop to the complexity of the overlying structures. At the lowest level, in immediate proximity to the sea, lies the Point: an independent subterranean guesthouse, isolated and invisible to all. At the Point, one can pause, listen to the serenity of nature and the sound of the waves. With the intent to disappear, the building by Ateno Architecture Studio<\/a> is constructed from materials sourced on-site. Only the circular terrace remains visible, a plateau towards the Aegean.<\/p>\n

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a play in three parts: a Point, a Line, and a Plane<\/p>\n

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curved walls trace the natural contours of the hillside<\/p>\n

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a large metal leaf provides shade on the Plane\u2019s terrace<\/p>\n

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the wall defines the layout of the terrace, where three independent guest units are positioned<\/p>\n

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along the terrace, shaded paths connect the guest units\u00a0<\/p>\n

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a curved canopy and a rounded volume compose against the open sea<\/p>\n

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horizontal planes of clay catch the light of the Aegean landscape<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Ateno embeds Olen resort into a cliff overlooking the Aegean Sea \u00a0 Ateno Architecture Studio\u2019s Olen Resort unfolds…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":461105,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[6686,6225,6485,6486,1120,96,11127,56,54,55],"class_list":["post-461104","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-arts-and-design","tag-architecture-in-greece","tag-arts","tag-arts-and-design","tag-artsanddesign","tag-design","tag-entertainment","tag-residential-architecture-and-interiors","tag-uk","tag-united-kingdom","tag-unitedkingdom"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/461104","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=461104"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/461104\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/461105"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=461104"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=461104"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=461104"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}