Nestled in the secluded, natural site of Greece‘s Cycladic Island of Syros, Residence Viglostasi emerges as a single-family holiday dwelling like a traditional island settlement, perched on rocky slopes above the Mediterranean Sea. Block722, crafted the house’s distinctive character by cleverly drawing on the typology of small Aegean villages – minimalist constellations of low volumes, often found sprawled on hillsides, looking out towards the sea.
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The Lumen Residence by Block722 is a refined duplex in Athens that brings together light, materiality and nature. Designed as the private home of the studio’s founders, it blends modern clarity with Mediterranean softness — a quiet urban refuge shaped by craftsmanship and calm.
What defines the complete fusion of nature and human-created spaces? How can the timeless Cycladic tradition, untouched by architectural overdesign practices, be passed down through the ages? And what is the perfect ratio for modern living that aligns with the eternal principles of scale? Gundari not only exemplifies but also embodies the synergy between natural and built environments, all while preserving the core architectural proportions in its units.
O Lofos [the Hill] is a private house located on the east side of Crete where the landscape grows wild, and the nature is an ever-changing source of inspiration. This side of the island is still quite unexplored, and you can clearly sense the authenticity in the habitants and their way of living. Blending Block722’s inherent Scandinavian sensibility and organic minimalism with local architecture influences, result is a one-of-a-kind design language.
The award-winning Gundari Resort on Folegandros is a masterpiece of Cycladic architecture — minimalist, sustainable, and deeply connected to nature. Now available with a Smart Traveller voucher in the THE Stylemate Shop.
Off to Schönbrunn! ART VIENNA will take place for the first time at Schönbrunn Palace Orangery and Plant Orangery from 16 to 18 September 2022...
Villa Apollon by Block722 effortlessly merges contemporary architecture with nature, making the most of its context, while respecting its green surroundings ...
High above Souda Bay, a new sanctuary rises. The JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa by Block722 blends raw Mediterranean beauty with timeless simplicity, creating a place where architecture becomes a mindful bridge between land, sea, and soul.









