Natalia Kokosalaki
GREECE
Meet Natalia Kokosalaki - a powerhouse of good design, creativity and innovation based in Greece. Natalia Kokosalaki's design journey has been nothing short of spectacular, marked by a tireless pursuit of excellence. This dedication is clearly mirrored in Natalia Kokosalaki's impressive haul of 3 A' Design Awards that we showcase here. Spanning across categories such as Architecture and Interior, Natalia Kokosalaki's work stands as a living testament to a steadfast commitment to design excellence, serving as a beacon of inspiration for designers globally. With each project, Natalia Kokosalaki masterfully blends form and function, crafting designs that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional and timeless. This approach underscores Natalia Kokosalaki's celebration of creativity and an unyielding quest for innovation.
View Profile Consult Now Hire NowAskianos was intended as a family home for summer holidays on the Greek island of Crete. Research into local history and architectural language, along with meticulous site analysis allowed for the project to be developed for its context. A main staircase splits the volumes in two and leads the eye to the mediterranean sea and the summer sunset. Materials and elements of Cretan vernacular architecture meet minimal design, integrating the home into the landscape, and welcoming both indoor and outdoor living.
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At the foot of the Lefka Ori mountains in Crete, a French couple decided to house their large extended family and spend their summers in a pure Cretan environment. The large arched entrance leading to an enclosed courtyard revives memories of the Venetians who left their mark on the island. The goal was to create a typical Cretan home - simple, distinguished, and very proud, and combined it with a contemporary design approach, to create a home as if it had always been there.
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Kokosalaki Architecture was asked to intervene in an awarded building by redesigning the interior and revisiting the idea of mountainside design, in order to counterbalance the dynamic design of the existing exterior with a new interior that combines modern materials within a more rustic context. Design was considered to be in an empty shell, so interventions were made to the existing plans and openings were modified in order to frame the view of the surrounding forest and valley to the south.
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