NEWS | Santorini 2025: New Wave of Development Reflects an Evolving Customer

The singular magnetism of the islands is perhaps best captured in Domes Novos Santorini, a new retreat imbued with authenticity by locally based KCP Architects.

Domes Santorini’s asymmetrical buildings mimic the pattern of the volcanic rocks found in the nearby fields

Drawing upon local details, the property features a heritage structure enlivened with a new reinforced concrete addition accented by native plants.

“We were commissioned by the owner to design the hotel with the only requirement being to combine elements of the traditional architecture of Santorini with a modern approach,” says KCP founder and lead architect Kiros Pagkalidis. “This allowed us flexibility in our approach and helped us apply our ideas regarding the creation ofthe hotel.”

The result is a single-floor design integrated into the landscape, sensitively crafted to follow the slopes and nuances of the topography. Home to 50 suites and two private villas, as well as amenities like a fitness center, spa, and rooftop restaurant, Domes Novos harmonizes Cycladic signatures like volcanic stone with blonde oak elements.

“It avoids standardization,” Pagkalidis adds. “The success of the design lies in the use of modern forms and elements that convey a luxurious image both in function and appearance.”

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