This project involves the renovation of a three-storey building in the port of Serifos. The building previously did not adhere to the local architectural tradition and had been abandoned for decades, gaining a reputation as a landmark of “ugliness.” The main challenge, therefore, was to transform the building into something fresh, vibrant, and clean, erasing the memory of its negative image.

On the double-aspect ground floor, an all-day café and bar restaurant has been designed, with views from the open terrace overlooking the port and the small, protected backyard. An internal staircase leads to the three upper floors, where nine rooms have been created. The materials used in the shell of the building are primarily white plaster and gray cement mortar, while the custom-built elements in both the restaurant and rooms feature thin black and blue iron pipes, oak wood, and Carrara marble. Plants, hanging from the high ceilings throughout the building, play a key role in enhancing the atmosphere in all areas.