314 architecture studio presents a luxury residential project conceived as a contemporary interpretation of organic architecture and characterized by a fluid, sculptural form and a distinctive biomorphic façade.
Rêve en suspens, a multi-family housing project in Voula, a coastal suburb on the Athenian Riviera, occupies a 746.5-sq.m site. It redefines residential living through an architectural language inspired by nature, movement, and light. Its central concept is based on geometric forms derived from natural patterns, which are expressed through petal-like extensions that shape the volumes of each floor. These unique structures allow the building to adapt to local climatic conditions by integrating passive shading strategies directly into the architectural form.
The design is defined by a series of petal-like balcony extensions that wrap around the building, creating a dynamic visual identity while serving as passive shading elements. These sculptural forms enhance privacy, regulate solar exposure, and maximize natural daylight, contributing to both environmental performance and occupant comfort. To achieve their complex geometry and lightweight appearance, the cantilevered projections were constructed using a hybrid building system that combines a reinforced-concrete structural frame, steel substructures, and gypsum-board cladding.
This integrated construction approach enabled precise realization of the project’s organic forms while ensuring structural performance, durability, and construction efficiency.
Complementary perforated metal screens further enrich the façade, providing controlled transparency and reinforcing the project’s refined aesthetic. Glossy white coatings applied to several surfaces, including the façade elements, creates visual continuity between the building envelope and interior spaces. The interplay of curved white surfaces, natural light, and open views creates a distinctive residential experience.
