In one of Mykonos most prime locations and facing the charming Aegean sunset, is where Villa MAL-6 is centrally situated with its 5 en-suite rooms, infinity pool fronting sunset sea view, techno-gym and outdoor lounge.
Villa MAL-6 is an iconic architectural home of the newest ideas that has been recognized internationally across design magazines and brands.
Sitting on the ridge of the hill of Aleomandra in Mykonos yet almost entirely hidden from view, this Villa looks straight out to sea and the sunset over the neighboring island of Delos.
A 5-bedroom holiday house built for a young, dynamic couple to enjoy with their family and friends, it celebrates its spectacular view from a grounded viewpoint blended into a sensitively landscaped, stone-walled garden that screens it from the road behind.
Villa MAL-6 is built upon the idea of slow, laid-back summer living and encourages mindful connection with family, friends and the freedom to exist peacefully in nature. Form follows emotion rather than function, as every space becomes another opportunity for rest, reflection and exploration.
Inspired by the humble complexity of the traditional island vernacular, the architecture was reduced to 2 small traditionally whitewashed volumes and a third of stone dug from the site, built around a large ‘courtyard’ living area which is covered by an expansive but lightweight chestnut pergola.
This courtyard becomes the focal point of the house, seamlessly connected to the living room and kitchen volumes and looking over the pool and gardens beyond.
Beneath the pool garden are the private bedrooms, separated for privacy and quietly enjoying the uninterrupted view over the lower garden to the sea. Their separation further reduces the overall impact of the house and cleanly divides social and private space.
Key to the character of the house is the palette of traditional materials such as lime-wash, stone and wood that have been applied and engineered with contemporary techniques to create un-nostalgic architecture that bridges heritage and locality with contemporary life.
Hand-built stone walls are sharply confident; traditionally rendered, round-edged volumes are perfectly flat and smooth. The customary chestnut pergola has been engineered to increase its structural integrity, to form a glue-lam beam lattice that sits lightly on the white volumes, shading and protecting the extensive courtyard beneath.
The simple white volumes, straight stone walls and light pergola planes sit comfortably in the Cycladic landscape and the efficiency of their layout, centered around the courtyard living space, streamlines daily life. Villa MAL-6 is informed by humble Cycladic tradition, enriched by natural materiality and inspired by contemporary summer living.
General Info
- Location: Mykonos | Aleomandra
- Wind direction: S/SW
- Orientation: SW
- Sea view: YES
- Sunrise view: NO
- Sunset view: YES
- Access: Car, Scooter, ATV, etc, Secure parking
- Family friendly, Suitable for children of all ages
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 6
- Sleeps: 10
- Pets: Please contact…