Patitiri House Antiparos, Cyclades Greece residence, modern Greek island home, Aegean Sea property
Patitiri House in Antiparos, Cyclades, Greek Islands
30 December 2025
Design: ARP – Architecture Research Practice
Location: Antiparos, Cyclades, Greece
Photos: Giulio Ghirardi Studio
Patitiri House in Antiparos, Cyclades, Greece
Patitiri, which translates to “winepress” in Greek, is a historic stone building constructed between 1933 and 1936 on the shore of Antiparos, a small island in the Cyclades. People would gather here to practice the traditional wine-making process of grape stomping —stepping barefoot on grapes placed in vats to release their juices and begin fermentation. Ancient traces found in the sea reveal that people have been growing vines in this area since antiquity. Over time, through various changes in ownership, Patitiri has transformed into a beautiful beachfront getaway.
The architects’ first important decision was to respect the building’s idiosyncratic character and treat it as a restoration project despite its lack of an official heritage listing. The building’s landmark status on the island, and its role in the collective memory of the place, guided the preservation approach.
The exterior was maintained intact, and the exposed stone walls were restored and regrouted where necessary. The only outdoor additions were a reclaimed marble sink on the exterior counter and a custom-designed Dionysos marble table. The formerly dark brown shutters were also painted light blue to enhance the seaside atmosphere.
For the interiors, the architects preserved existing materials, while introducing white-painted solid oak wood and Naxos marble from the neighboring island. They approached the layout like acupuncture—making small, strategic changes for maximum impact. Their interventions focused on rearranging interior spaces, particularly the bathrooms and kitchen cabinetry, to improve functionality.
The combination of natural, local materials with clean lines creates harmony between vernacular and contemporary aesthetics. This thoughtful balance of past and present extends throughout the architectural details and furnishings chosen for the summer residence.
Patitiri House in Antiparos, Cyclades, Greece – Building Information
Architecture & Interiors: ARP- Architecture Research Practice – https://arp.com.gr/
Project Name: Patitiri
Location: Antiparos, Cyclades, Greece
Client: Private
Design team: Argyro Pouliovali, Nora Delidimou, Marilena Stavrakaki, Ellie Tsakopoulou
Construction & Management: Panayiotis Xymitiris
Suppliers: Textures and Tiles, Delta Marbles, PAFOS
Brands: BEGA, Zanneti Chini, SMEG, Gira Ceramic, Michael Anastasiades, Louis Polsen, Artemide Lights, Jieldé, Emeco, Tolix
About ARP – Architecture Research Practice
ARP – Architecture Research Practice is an architecture studio based in Athens. Founded by Argyro Pouliovali in 2014, the practice has worked across several scales and typologies, ranging from private residences, hospitality and cultural projects, to custom-designed objects and furniture.
At its core, ARP is about enabling people to live well and in tune with their surroundings. Its approach is intrinsically Greek, focused on creating spaces using the essentials: light, flow, and proportions. Deeply rooted in genius loci – the spirit of a place -, the creative process begins with site investigations that form the design framework. A diversity of parameters is distilled into clear and precise forms, the architectural proposals.
About Argyro Pouliovali, Principal
Argyro Pouliovali is a Greek architect, designer, and founder of ARP – Architecture Research Practice. She has extensive experience in designing and realizing high-profile residential, hospitality, and cultural projects. Her work has garnered many distinctions and has been featured in acclaimed publications, including recognition from the Greek Architecture Awards and Dezeen Awards. ARP was included in the 2022 Wallpaper* Architects’ Directory, and Argyro was named one of the winners of the Europe 40 Under 40 2023 awards by the European Centre for Architecture. Most recently, ARP was featured in the 11th Biennale of Greek Young Architects.
Prior to founding ARP, Argyro worked with Meili Peter Architekten in Zurich and decaARCHITECTURE in Athens, where she led award-winning projects and won international competitions. She studied architecture at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and at ETH Zurich as a visiting scholar. As a sole female founder, she is dedicated to supporting women in the design industry.
Photography: Giulio Ghirardi Studio
Patitiri House on Antiparos, Cyclades, Greek islands property information / images received 301225
Location: Antiparos, Cyclade, Greece, southeast Europe
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