An extensive transformation reimagines the five-star Parga Beach Resort in Epirus, Greece, where Mediterranean materials, traditional textiles and Venetian references weave together a new expression of Parga’s cultural heritage. Moving beyond the idea of a conventional luxury beach resort, the design creates a dialogue between two worlds, inspired by Parga’s rich history as a crossroads of cultures, where Venetian elegance meets the authentic character of Northern Greece.

A bridge between two shores, Venice and Parga
The project reflects the historical ties between Italian and Greek cultures that have shaped Parga over centuries. It interprets the town as a Mediterranean crossroads, where Venetian and Byzantine influences converge, making Parga a place enriched by cultural exchange. The design is articulated through a meticulous, research-based selection of materials and forms that pay homage to regional craftsmanship, extending across the new guest suites, a reimagined pool area, and two distinct dining concepts: Iporia and Lianolia restaurants.

Beachfront Suites
The interiors evoke traditional Greek domestic spaces, envisioned through a contemporary lens. Custom-designed wooden furniture incorporates the diamond motif, a recurring symbol across Mediterranean cultures, while bespoke textiles featuring vernacular patterns were developed in collaboration with a local artisan from Epirus. Greek marble introduces another distinctly regional element, grounding the interiors in a material language rooted in the country’s architectural tradition.
Selected vintage pieces, sourced from local markets, were integrated alongside the custom elements, bringing the character of authentic Greek homes into the resort and creating a sense of familiarity and lived-in memory. Throughout the interiors, railings and metalwork reinterpret the modernist traditions of early twentieth-century Greece, translating their distinctive geometric language into contemporary details.

Pool area and beach club
At the heart of the pool’s composition lies the rhombus—a recurring motif in Mediterranean folklore symbolizing protection and life cycles. Translated into a modern architectural language, the geometry takes the form of a ceramic-tiled amulet, its pattern evoking the woven motifs of traditional Greek rugs. Around the pool, custom-designed parasols evoke the intricate patterns of Venetian damask textiles, introducing another layer of cultural reference. Together, Greek and Venetian references converge around the water, creating a layered dialogue between symbolism, craftsmanship and memory.

Lianolia, fine dining experience
Facing the Ionian Sea, Lianolia is a sophisticated dining space inspired by the architecture of Venetian palazzi and the shared legacy of the olive tree. Here, elements of Venetian noble houses merge with Greek craftsmanship and traditional materials, creating the atmosphere of a contemporary Venetian residence in Greece. Vernacular Greek objects and Venetian motifs are integrated throughout the space, alongside terrazzo flooring and a checkerboard pattern in Greek marble. A custom-designed bar reinterprets local architectural details, while a photographic installation by Thanos Zakopoulos, portraying the centuries-old olive trees of Parga Beach Resort, extends the story of the landscape into the interior.

Iporia, everyday tavern
On the ground floor, right in front of the beach, Iporia (meaning the base of the mountain) celebrates the immediate landscape where the mountains of Epirus meet the water. A more organic and elemental space, its design focuses on mineral textures, liquid surfaces, and geological sedimentations, fostering a raw, deep connection with the surrounding Mediterranean environment.