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Meraki House by Sigurd Larsen in Greece

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Modern concrete house with large glass windows, nestled comfortably in the green mountainous landscape

Enclosed within terraced hills Spieli, in the center of Crete, Meraki House is a masterfully designed concrete and stone villa on Crete, created by renowned architect Sigurd Larsen. Built in 2025 on the premises of Meraki Hotel, the villa sits above on a slope, surrounded by ancient olive trees and panoramic views of the mountains.

This elegant structure serves as private residence for the homeowner family, with a cozy terrace for hotel guests. The house is strategically placed on a natural plateau, allowing 360° views of Crete's rugged landscape. The lower level is organized around a quiet inner courtyard, while the upper level appears to float above the trees, blurring the boundaries between architecture and nature.

Meraki House by Sigurd Larsen — facade on slope in Spieli, CretePhoto © Kkrom ServicesMeraki House — vertical facade study with concrete frame and stonePhoto © Kkrom ServicesMeraki House — stone and concrete grid on slopePhoto © Kkrom ServicesModern concrete house with large glass windows, nestled comfortably in the green mountainous landscapePhoto © Kkrom ServicesMeraki House — frontal portrait with olive garden in foregroundPhoto © Kkrom ServicesMeraki House — facade detail with deep overhangsPhoto © Kkrom Services

Architecture Rooted in Nature

Built with a minimalist approach, Meraki House draws its strength from simplicity and honest materials. Its exposed concrete frame forms a three-dimensional grid that reacts to the slope of the terrain like a carved stone piece—orthogonal yet organic. The villa is constructed from local stone, valued for its cooling properties and ability to withstand the hot Mediterranean sun.

Over time, mosses and lichens will naturally colonize the stone surfaces, allowing the house to age with dignity and integrate even better into the green, wild landscape. The result is a villa that appears both ancient and modern—designed not just for beauty but also for durability and harmony with the environment.

For other examples of Cretan stone work, explore our collection of Mediterranean homes.

Meraki House — stone pathway and garden texturesPhoto © Kkrom ServicesMeraki House — low stone walls and local plantsPhoto © Kkrom Services

Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Living

The architecture encourages a lifestyle attuned to the rhythms of nature. Shaded pergolas, operable wooden blinds, and large openings provide passive climate control, allowing the villa to breathe with the landscape. Whether it's cool air or shelter from midday heat, design values seasonal living in a climate that invites interaction with the natural world.

A green garden surrounds the villa, including old olive groves, wild meadowland, and a small forest, creating a habitat where architecture and ecology coexist.

Meraki House — shaded terrace with wooden elementsPhoto © Kkrom ServicesMeraki House — terrace with concrete grid seatingPhoto © Kkrom ServicesMeraki House — pergola rhythm and lounge areaPhoto © Kkrom ServicesMeraki House — deep terrace with mountain viewPhoto © Kkrom ServicesMeraki House — terrace corner with stone back wallPhoto © Kkrom ServicesMeraki House — play of light and shadow on pergolaPhoto © Kkrom ServicesMeraki House — house and breakfast terrace for guestsPhoto © Kkrom Services

Built with Meraki: Passion and Place

The name Meraki means ‘to do something with soul, creativity or love’ in Greek—aptly reflecting both the soul of the house and the local culture. Every architectural element, from the texture of stone to garden pathways, pays homage to the rich cuisine, craftsmanship and sustainability of life on Crete.

Meraki House — interior living space with cropped mountain viewsPhoto © Kkrom ServicesMeraki House — dining area under concrete gridPhoto © Kkrom ServicesMeraki House — soft light on stone interior wallsPhoto © Kkrom ServicesMeraki House — bedroom with wooden blindsPhoto © Kkrom ServicesMeraki House — transition from living and dining with external connectionPhoto © Kkrom ServicesMeraki House — lounge area under pergola in shadePhoto © Kkrom ServicesMeraki House — corridor with filtered lightPhoto © Kkrom ServicesMeraki House — bedroom corner with cropped viewPhoto © Kkrom ServicesMeraki House — landscape context with terraced hillsPhoto © Kkrom ServicesMeraki House — distant view of mountain rangesPhoto © Kkrom ServicesMeraki House — evening mood over stone and olive treesPhoto © Kkrom Services