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MAKRIDIS’ island. Characteristic details in- What is the signature element undoubtedly the factors that de- Corfiot palette dominates
The warm color of the
ARCHITECTURAL clude the terracotta tiles that line that you believe sums up your termine the authentic physiogno- in all areas of the project.
signature as Makridis Associ-
the floors indoors and outdoors,
my of the project. We find it in
unifying the interior with the exte-
different qualities throughout the
ates at Domes of Corfu, Auto-
SIGNATURE rior. Patterns, textures on surfaces graph Collection? hotel, through the natural paint,
The warm color of the Corfiot
terracotta tiles, and the oxidized
and fabrics, rough materials and
handmade furniture combine to palette that dominates in all ar- surfaces of the facades, it creates
The masterminds behind Domes of Corfu, Autograph Collection's ethereal create a unique “mosaic” com- eas, in combination with all the atmospheric spaces that are fa-
architectural beauty, Makridis Associates artfully combined local aesthetics pleted by the island’s endemic local architectural elements, are miliar and welcoming.
with cutting edge design. flora and atmospheric lighting.
Was the Glyfada area on the
island of Corfu suitable for host-
ing Domes of Corfu, Autograph
Collection in terms of design?
What were the elements of the
coastal area that you relied on
and wanted to highlight?
The unquestionably mythical
landscape is characterized by a
magical naturalness as well as
WHEN IT CAME to the build- strong contrasts that are how-
ing of Domes of Corfu, Autograph ever perfectly harmonized with
Collection, Makridis Associates each other, elements that were
were called upon to create an in- a source for a creative dialogue
novative building that was in to- between the building and its sur-
tal harmony with its natural sur- rounding environment. in which
roundings. We caught up with the Domes of Corfu, Autograph The Domes it is recorded. The shade and tex-
the firm’s architects and part- Collection, with the same meth- of Corfu, ture of the sand led us to natural
ners, namely Thodoris Makridis od, drawing experiences and dyes and materials. The exotic
and Eleanna Makridou to dis- stimuli from the island but also Autograph landscape is also seen through
cuss more about their design ap- from the myth of Homer that viv- Collection the thick vegetation, which grows
proach and the strong influence idly describes the visit of the trav- resort inside the buildings in the cen-
of Corfu’s architectural language. eler Odysseus to the magical land harmoniously tral atriums.
Can you describe to us a little of the Phaeacians. How was the balance kept in-
about the design philosophy be- The Domes of Corfu, Auto- combines tact with the external environ-
hind Domes of Corfu Autograph graph Collection resort harmoni- local culture ment?
Collection? ously combines local culture and and tradition The spaces were redesigned so
Whenever our office receives tradition with a relaxed, Vene- with a relaxed, that they open out on to the cen-
a new brief for a project – espe- tian and bohemian style. What tral atriums that form the core of
cially when it comes to hospital- are the pieces of the architec- Venetian and the main building. Such an ar-
ity based architecture – the most tural puzzle that you wanted to bohemian chitectural gesture which looks
important goal for our team is to put together? style. outdoors ensures permeability.
harmonise our design with the lo- Arches, arcades, balconies and At the same time, the boundaries
cation. This is achieved by creat- patios are just some of the el- of the interior with the exterior be-
ing deeper connections with his- ements of the architectural vo- come blurred and fluid due to the
tory, architecture and tradition so cabulary that finds its roots in transitional covered semi-outdoor
that the work fully expresses the the traditional architecture seen spaces and the galleries with the
spirit of the place, albeit through throughout the island of Corfu. large frames. These transition-
a modern look or lens. As a re- Inspired by the local colour pal- al spaces give rise to a dialogue
sult, visitors get to experience a ette, all of the spaces are based between man and nature, while
unique experience and become on ceramic and earthy tones in at the same time offering him or
one with the place. Thodoris Makridis various tones, since it is unques- her a sense of intimacy, due to
and Eleanna Makridou, archtects
This is exactly how we took on of the Makridis Associates. tionably the couleur local of the their human scale.

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