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LAUNCHING PEN IV
Introducing PEN IV: an exceptional, contemporary villa on the west coast of Antiparos and the last available property in our development portfolio for 2024. Designed by renowned Swiss architects AFGH, the six-bedroom property has spectacular sunset views over the Cycladic archipelago. Cleverly carved into the landscape, its tiered form appears to flow down the hillside, […]
PENINSULA by Atelier Bow Wow is featured in JT Japan Architect
RIDGE HOUSE by AREA is featured in WALLPAPER * April ’23 Issue
“The home’s gentle curves form part of a vocabulary of shapes and volumes that the architects used in their design development, and which they ‘insert’ into the home at various scales and with various functions, in a playful and carefully orchestrated design gesture”
THE OLIAROS GROUP
CURATED RESIDENTIAL HOSPITALITY
The OLIAROS odyssey began in 2001, when founder Iasson Tsakonas bought his first plot of land on Antiparos, a tiny, untouched jewel of an island in the center of the Cyclades. Our first residential development project included seven houses in the north-west of the island, and introduced the concept of high quality, low impact properties to Antiparos. Our vision was always to create original, architecture-led homes, neighborhoods and communities –that are seamlessly integrated into the local landscape.
THE OLIAROS WAY
OLIAROS is a one-of-a-kind property development company committed to creating projects of progressive architectural design with deep Cycladic roots, a unique respect to the environment and top quality construction detailing. OLIAROS works on a presale business model with a holistic approach, from land acquisition to post-delivery services.
With the deep knowledge of the local environment, landscape and culture, OLIAROS envisions the overall masterplan and development concept, based on which the individual houses and neighborhoods are designed. Focusing on efficiency, quality and a decreased overall footprint of each residential development, OLIAROS supervises all procedures, from larger scale to minor details, while collaborating with experienced professionals through all stages of the process (design-construction-delivery). After the delivery of a house, OLIAROS offers a variety of services upon request, from staff hiring and maintenance, to concierge services via OLIAROS Villa Rentals and Beach House Antiparos.
LEADING ARCHITECTURE
A SELECTED GROUP OF AWARD-WINNING ARCHITECTS
From the very beginning, we invited architects whοm we consider to be talented and relevant today, from Greece and abroad, to design a new Cycladic typology of leisure homes in Antiparos. After twenty years since our first steps on the island, OLIAROS’s project has established Antiparos as a new, international architectural destination.
PRINCIPLES
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
All OLIAROS projects are adapted to their local environment, and built according to the principles of bioclimatic architecture. Designs are focused around a series of strategic solutions such as orientation, cross-ventilation, insulation, using on-site resources and the collection of rainwater. All of these factors enable seamless indoor/outdoor living for our residents, while minimizing the energy footprint of our properties. As technology evolves, we are striving towards self-sufficient houses, as well as aiming to convert all of our properties — existing and future — to 100% solar energy.
COMMUNITY MAKING
OLIAROS builds neighborhoods, as well as unique homes. Via thoughtful masterplanning, we create elegant micro environments that connect together to form communities — that thrive in harmony with the local landscape, character and culture. We balance privacy and individuality with a sense of belonging, and immersion in authentic island living.
LANDSCAPE
We have worked with landscape architects Doxiadis+ (since 2001) and H. Pangalou (since 2017), helping to establish a symbiotic approach to building within the Cycladic ecosystem. Development is respectful to the natural character of our sites, taking inspiration from their landform and incorporating this into our design strategies. Landscape structures and planting design are informed by the local environment’s language, taking into consideration its seasonal rhythm, colors, shapes and scents.
SERVICES
A NOVEL APPROACH TO PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT
A holistic perspective that embraces an advanced architectural gusto, post-delivery services, an attitude for community-building and hospitality. Introducing a fresh, original island-living experience, OLIAROS sets the paradigm for developing high-end, unconventional homes, with respect to the local environment, care for the landscape and a strong intention to make a statement when it comes to architecture, construction, spatial detailing and breathtaking views.
VILLA RENTALS & CONCIERGE SERVICES
OLIAROS is setting a new standard in high-end villa rentals, hospitality and personalized-upscale concierge services, available on the island of Antiparos and other locations in Greece. Managing exclusively our own development houses and the largest portfolio of unique villas on Antiparos, OLIAROS is your local expert for your ideal vacations. With our own Beach House Antiparos being the central socializing and hospitality hub, OLIAROS has built exclusive knowledge over the years of our clientele’s needs; and provides a variety of constantly refined and perfected personalized services.
AGENCY
OLIAROS is an expert on the island of Antiparos, with a deep knowledge of the existing and upcoming built environment. OLIAROS is also qualified in the property market, dealing with exclusive development opportunities and their realization on a daily basis. With an insight of the local scene, its network of professional collaborators, its unquestionable experience and its property development track record, OLIAROS is the most suitable and reliable partner for finding your dream house in Greece.
AWARDS & PUBLICATIONS
Awards
OLIAROS HAS RECEIVED NUMEROUS AWARDS AND HONORABLE MENTIONS
- Honorable Mention for Ridge House, Doma Awards, 2022
- Honorable Mention for APS, “Domes” Magazine, 2019
- Tourism awards winner 2019
- Honorable Mention for “Landscapes of Cohabitation” to Doxiadis+ for OLIAROS “Antiparos Project”, “Best Private Plots”, 2012
- “The Architectural Review”, Commendation AR House for Aloni, 2010
- Architectural Review Commendation, for “Landscapes of Cohabitation” to Doxiadis+ for OLIAROS “Antiparos Project”, 2010
- ALONI, Piranesi Awards, 2009
- Architectural Award for Aloni, Hellenic Institute of Architecture, 2008
- Architectural Award for Kratir, Hellenic Institute of Architecture, 2004
Publications
OLIAROS PROJECTS HAVE BEEN PRESENTED IN SOME OF THE MOST RECOGNIZED MAGAZINES GLOBALLY
- PENINSULA BY ATELIER BOW WOW IS FEATURED IN JT JAPAN ARCHITECT
- OLIAROS in “Reimagine Tourism in Greece”- Conference organized by the Greek newspaper “Kathimerini”- June 2023
- OLIAROS in “ESO 2023” Conference by Archisearch
- Ridge House at Wallpaper *, 2023
- APS House at Wall Street Journal, 2023
- Ridge House at The PLAN, 2023
- Ridge House at Architectural Record, 2022
- Avlakia House at Wallpaper*, 2022
- Oliaros – Venture Capital for Architects at Lifo ADM, 2022
- Tree at Domes, 2021
- Ring at Domes, 2021
- Avlakia House at Domes, 2020
- OLIAROS at Domes, 2020
- Little Cedar at ELLE Decoration Greece, 2019
- Kedros at El Pais, 2019
- Ring at El Pais, 2019
- TREE at Toto Journal, 2017
- Tree at Shinkenchiku Jutakutokushu, 2017
- Ktima at DesignBoom, 2015
- Ktima at Living on Water: Contemporary Houses Framed By Water Phaidon Editors, 2015
- Ring at Shinkenchiku Jutakutokushu,2015
- Ktima at ARQA115, 2014
- “COMMUNITY BY DESIGN: article for OLIAROS development in Antiparos by “WSJ” magazine, 2012
- Aloni at HAUSER, 2011
- ALONI at Taschen’s “100 Contemporary House, vol.1”, 2011
- Little Cedar at DECO, 2011
- Cliffhanger at “Elle Decoration”, 2010
- Doxiadis+ for OLIAROS ANTIPAROS Project at “AR”, 2010
- Aloni at Residences Decoration 2009
- Cliffhanger at ESPACES, 2009
- Little Cedar at ELLE DEKOR, 2009
- HELIX at AD, 2008
- Kedros at Arquitectura Y Diseno, 2008
- Little Cedar at AD, 2008
- Little Cedar at InsideOut, 2008
- Little Cedar at Hove Overseas, 2008
- Kratir at Living by the Sea – International Examples 2008
- Little Cedar at Identity, 2007
- Kratir at “AD”, 2006
- Kratir at Casa Vogue Hellas, 2006
- Kratir at Architectural Review, 2004