Mediterranean Retreat

JUMA Architects were asked to create a serene holiday retreat on a Mediterranean hillside, characterised by pine forest. Taking a leaf from the Japanese ethos, the architects kept as many trees as possible, for shade and for a natural feel. This is accented by the use of white plaster and natural stone in the interior.

Arranged in an L-shape orientated towards the spectacular view, the first floor accommodates the bedrooms, which have large windows featuring blinds with fine, vertical wooden slats.

The main volume of the L-form contains the in-out kitchen, the other the seating area. The terraces follow the natural slope of the terrain and form playful surfaces that ultimately lead to the green-blue infinity pool.

The architecture is defined by a play of horizontal lines, formed by several overlapping canopies. In some places, holes have been made in the canopies, creating interesting light variations.