Point Supreme Architects has completed a thoughtful renovation of a traditional stone farmhouse in the Peloponnese region of southern Greece, demonstrating how historic rural buildings can be adapted for modern family living. The two-story structure, originally serving as both a farmhouse and stable, has been transformed into a contemporary home for a couple and their two children through careful architectural interventions that preserve the building's character while introducing new functionality.
The renovation strategy involved a complete reorganization of the building's program, with living areas relocated to the upper floor and children's bedrooms integrated into the vaulted ground level spaces. The architects approached the project with archaeological precision, uncovering and preserving hidden materials discovered during the renovation process, including stone walls patched with rough concrete, original window frames painted in shades of mustard, pistachio, and ceramic red, and the corrugated aluminum roof weighted down with stones.
A new internal wooden staircase serves as the project's centerpiece, anchoring the redesigned floor plan while its base functions as a seating tribune with concealed storage underneath. The former stable area on the ground floor, with its original stone vaults intact, was carefully adapted to create individual children's bedrooms. Timber platforms were added to provide additional storage space and room for extra mattresses, while heavy curtains allow the sleeping areas to be separated from a central open room that functions as both circulation space and a gathering area for the family.
On the garden-facing side of the house, architects enclosed the narrow gap beneath the existing veranda to create a sunroom, known locally as a "liakoto." This new addition features a kitchenette, daybed, and small study corner, establishing a transitional space between indoor living areas and the surrounding landscape. Meanwhile, a former storeroom on the opposite side has been converted into a practical workshop space, adding functional value to the home.
The upper level received significant programming changes, with architects introducing a reconstructed wooden interior facade called an "ontas" to define the living room and fireplace area. Built-in seating continues the rural tradition of creating convivial gathering spaces for family and guests. A strategic cutout in the timber floor creates a direct visual and physical link between levels, offering a second access point to the lower floor through a discreet trap door.
Throughout the project, Point Supreme Architects maintained respect for the building's original utilitarian character while introducing contemporary elements that enhance livability. In the kitchen, a built-in daybed recalls the traditional "krevata," a familiar element in Greek domestic interiors that extends the communal character of the room. The bathroom on the lower level was reduced to its essentials to free up space for the multi-use passage room, allowing the once purely utilitarian ground floor to serve multiple functions.
The minimalist timber interventions create a striking contrast with the rusticated stone shell, producing a design that feels both historically rooted and adaptable to contemporary needs. The architects' careful approach ensures that old and new elements are seamlessly intertwined throughout the house, creating a unified whole that honors the building's agricultural heritage while supporting modern family life in rural Greece.
