Casa Serena

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Set within a vast natural landscape outside Drama, this contemporary villa is conceived as a private retreat where architecture and nature coexist in quiet balance. Rooted in local materiality, the exterior employs stone and clay tiles to anchor the residence within its rural context, while the interior unfolds as a light-filled, contemporary environment defined by openness and restraint. Pergolas, shaded outdoor zones, and a sculptural swimming pool extend daily living into the landscape, reinforcing a seamless indoor–outdoor relationship. Through contrast, clarity, and careful integration with its surroundings, the villa offers a refined interpretation of modern living grounded in place and serenity.

Name
Location
Services
Status
Scale
Year
Private Villa
Drama
In progress
255 m2
2026

SSet within a 6,500-square-metre landscape outside the city of Drama, this contemporary private villa establishes a measured dialogue between architecture, terrain, and outdoor living. The 255-square-metre residence unfolds as a composition of low-rise volumes, carefully positioned to integrate with the surrounding vegetation while preserving privacy, openness, and long horizontal sightlines.

The architectural language draws from traditional Mediterranean materiality, expressed through natural stone façades, clay roof tiles, and textured masonry walls. These elements anchor the building within its regional context while enhancing thermal performance and visual depth. Large glazed openings, recessed terraces, and framed outdoor rooms dissolve the boundary between interior and exterior, allowing natural light, landscape, and seasonal change to become integral components of the spatial experience.

Clean lines meet lush landscaping – a seamless indoor-outdoor experience
Outdoor living redefined through pergolas and reflective pool
A façade, inviting light and shadow to shape the approach
Architecture in dialogue with nature – open spaces, framed vistas, and water reflections

A sequence of shaded pergolas organizes the outdoor living areas, creating multiple zones for dining, relaxation, and social gathering while contributing to passive climate control. The landscape composition is anchored by a generous swimming pool with an integrated island lounge, forming a focal point for leisure and outdoor life and reinforcing the villa’s resort-like character.

In contrast to the tactile, earth-driven exterior, the interior design follows a modern classic approach, balancing timeless elegance with contemporary clarity. Clean architectural lines are layered with refined detailing, warm textures, and carefully curated furnishings, creating spaces that feel both sophisticated and welcoming. Natural materials, soft tonal palettes, and controlled lighting establish visual continuity and calm, while integrated technology ensures comfort, efficiency, and adaptability for everyday living.

Living room with a fireplace as the spatial anchor
Open-plan kitchen with linear forms and functional clarity
Dining space flooded with daylight through expansive glazing
A sanctuary of calm
Light, material, and proportion in harmony
Minimalist bathroom with geometric clarity and material contrast
Smart storage meets playful design – everything has its place
Spaces designed for both rest and creative exploration
Efficient layout with clean surfaces
and concealed storage

The project articulates a harmonious synthesis

between tradition and modernity,

landscape and architecture,

craftsmanship and innovation —

delivering a residence

that is both grounded in place

and elevated in lifestyle quality.

Dramatic glazing connects interior space
directly with the sky

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