from the prevailing winds and a natural
plateau which from the beginning was
identified as the optimal location for the
residence as it would minimize the impact
to the landscape due to excavation.
It is a single-level structure and has a
surface of 198 square meters.
The location allows benefiting from
wonderful and panoramic views of the
landscape and seascape. Our approach
to the program was Doric. Only the
essential features and programmatic
elements to sustain a comfortable stay
were incorporated in the design.
Our goal was to integrate the building into
the landscape like it was part of it. The
living space is covered by a rimless pool
that produces a visual effect of the water
extending to the horizon, vanishing and
merging with the seascape.
From a distance especially if viewed from
the path of approach, on ahigher ground,
the only visible feature of the house is the
sea like surface of the pool.
The water during the day reflects the
surroundings and during the night,
the star filled night sky.The mirroring
pool of water carefully positioned
on the landscape evokes memories
of the optical phenomenon of the
mirage
from
which
the
project
was named.
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