{"id":2774,"date":"2025-09-27T14:01:01","date_gmt":"2025-09-27T14:01:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.macdolphins.org\/?p=2774"},"modified":"2025-09-29T10:36:37","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T10:36:37","slug":"vibrant-blue-facade-brings-new-life-to-the-monk-retreat-on-leros-island-greece","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.macdolphins.org\/index.php\/2025\/09\/27\/vibrant-blue-facade-brings-new-life-to-the-monk-retreat-on-leros-island-greece\/","title":{"rendered":"vibrant blue facade brings new life to the monk retreat on leros island, greece"},"content":{"rendered":"

a+ architects Create a Minimalist Retreat in Leros<\/h2>\n

 <\/p>\n

In the heart of the Aegean, on the island of Leros, Greece<\/a><\/strong>, The Monk by a+ architects emerges as a sanctuary that redefines the meaning of hospitality through architectural simplicity and an atmosphere of serenity. The residence<\/a><\/strong>, carefully revived<\/a><\/strong> with respect for local tradition, blends elements of island modernism with clean, minimalist lines.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The interiors follow a restrained aesthetic, where white light, natural textures, and linen fabrics highlight the essence of the place: authenticity, calmness, and timelessness. The choice of materials, stone<\/a><\/strong>, wood<\/a><\/strong>, linen, and handcrafted objects, serves as a bridge between the island’s environment and a universal language of contemporary design. The space conveys a sense of ‘monastic’ simplicity, translated into a form of luxury that is rooted in experience rather than display.<\/p>\n

\"\"
all images by Vice Versa Photography<\/a><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

The Monk Blends Island Tradition with Contemporary Design<\/h2>\n

 <\/p>\n

The architecture of The Monk is not just a shelter; it is a narrative. A story of light shifting through the day, of tactile sensations unfolding in linen, of silence embracing the guest. A house that reflects the dialogue between the island’s history and today’s quest for depth and essence. The design team<\/a><\/strong> at a+ architects considers The Monk as not a hotel, but a living organism of hospitality, an experience shaped by space and detail, ultimately leaving guests with the feeling of having stayed in a house with a soul.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

\"\"
a distinct bright blue color defines the exterior<\/p>\n

\"\"
The Monk by a+ architects stands on the island of Leros<\/p>\n

\"\"
island modernism is blended with minimalist lines<\/p>\n

\t<\/p>\n

\n

\t\t\"leros-greece-monk-a-plus-architects-designboom-1800-3\"<\/p>\n

\n
\n

respectful revival of local tradition<\/p>\n

\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n

\t\t<\/p>\n

\n