aristides dallas architects sculpts pnoEs design hotel in tinos
Perched on the sun-drenched island of Tinos, Greece, Pnoes by Aristides Dallas Architects is a design-forward retreat on the Cycladic island. This cluster of villas, equipped with private pools and gardens, channels the primal elements of earth, wind, and water of the island to create a multisensory experience of relaxation and renewal.
Above the earthy retreats, three whitewashed cubic volumes rise, evoking the timeless vernacular of Cycladic architecture. These pure geometric forms reinterpret Tinos’ medieval settlements, playing with light, shadow, and voids. As wind flows through open passages, it animates the architecture, creating a dialogue with the wild landscape and endless skies.
all images by Kirill Samarits, courtesy of Aristides Dallas Architects, unless stated otherwise
carved into the rock, the bedrooms frame views of the island
Inspired by Tinos’ rugged terrain, the Greek team of Aristides Dallas Architects conceptually carve the villas’ bedrooms into the rock, forming cave-like sanctuaries. These subterranean spaces are shaded and cocooned, offering an atmosphere of introspection saturated with warm, earthy hues and complete with tactile textures. Framed views connect guests to the natural beauty of the island, maintaining an intimate, protected ambiance.
Encircling the villas, reflective pools enhance the connection between architecture and nature. Water softens the minimalist forms, mirroring the hues of the land and sky. Its tranquil presence invites guests to pause, offering moments of introspection and renewal that align with the retreat’s regenerative philosophy.
Richard Gerritsen’s landscape design integrates permaculture principles, weaving biodiversity and sustainability into the Pnoes experience. Guests wander through gardens abundant with Mediterranean herbs, fruit trees, a tea garden, and vegetable plots. Native and heirloom species foster ecological harmony, while polyculture practices and worm hotels enrich the soil. These sensory landscapes connect visitors to the island’s distinct aromas, flavors, and natural rhythms.
Pnoes by Aristides Dallas Architects is a design-forward retreat on Tinos
each of the three villas are equipped with private pools and gardens
channeling the primal elements of earth, wind, and water | image by Panagiotis Voumvakis
a multisensory experience of relaxation and renewal | image by Panagiotis Voumvakis
three whitewashed cubic volumes rise above the earthy retreats | image by Panagiotis Voumvakis
