On the southern coast of Mykonos island, just a few steps from the iconic Elia beach, the AIMASIA Residence emerges. Situated on a 14,000 m² plot, the residence blends seamlessly into the island’s natural terrain, drawing inspiration from the ancient landscape of the Cyclades.
The name “Aimasia” originates from the ancient Greek word αἱμασιά, referring to the dry-stone walls hand-built over centuries by local farmers. These structures — now listed by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage — became symbols of coexistence between people, nature, and land. The project seeks to recover, respect, and reinterpret this timeless relationship.
Context and Challenge
Integrating a contemporary residence into a protected and visually striking landscape required a sensitive and conscious architectural approach. The main challenge lay in combining innovation, sustainability, and local identity, while preserving visual harmony between the built structure and its surroundings.
To achieve this, the project followed a set of life-cycle-driven sustainable construction principles, aiming to reduce environmental impact without compromising the sophistication of the final result.
Architectural Concept
The central element of the design is a 62-meter-long stone wall, built with local granite and following the site’s natural contours. The residence is organically anchored along this axis, opening to the south with expansive views of the sea, and to the east, facing a rocky hillside marked by historical dry-stone walls.
All roofs of the AIMASIA Residence were transformed into green roofs planted with native vegetation, enhancing thermal insulation and visual integration. Exposed concrete, made with low-carbon cement, adds both durability and thermal mass to the structure — storing heat in winter and naturally cooling interior spaces in summer.
Additional sustainable features include:
- Cross-ventilation for passive cooling,
- High-performance thermal insulation on all façades,
- Exterior white plaster to reflect solar radiation,
- Low-consumption fixtures and lighting,
- Low-maintenance plant species with minimal irrigation needs.
Choosing HYLINE
The selection of HYLINE systems was strategic. According to the architects, the minimalist elegance of the profiles aligned perfectly with the architectural vision.
“HYLINE brought sophistication and technical precision, with tailor-made solutions that respected the architectural design and reinforced the fluidity between interior and exterior.”
The thermally insulated aluminium frames and high-performance glazing played a key role in enhancing the building’s visual and energy comfort, while maintaining the refined, transparent aesthetic that defines the residence.
Architect’s Testimony
“Our architecture always starts with the place. We work with deep attention to local context, building tradition, and nature. We want our buildings to emerge from the land — not be imposed on it.”
“At AIMASIA Residence, we applied a holistic approach to sustainability — not only through low-impact materials but also through structural and energy decisions aimed at long-term durability.”
“HYLINE added real value to the project. Their technical precision and attention to detail made the partnership essential to achieving the result we envisioned.”
— Praxitelis Kondylis, Dr. Architect
AIMASIA Residence is a statement of integrated, sustainable, and quietly luxurious architecture. It honours the past, responds to the present, and anticipates the needs of the future.
The collaboration with HYLINE was essential to ensure the perfect balance between aesthetics, performance, and durability. In a project where every detail has a purpose, HYLINE systems elevated the architectural experience to a new level of sophistication and environmental awareness.