The Interior Design Laboratorium worked on the renovation of three suites of the Homeric Poems Hotel is located in Santorini, on the edge of the steep Caldera. The suites are inspired by the story of the building itself and of the island’s past. The Captain’s house was divided into three separate parts, all with their own entrance via the main façade. In the interior, the communal and private areas are located on different levels.
The pre-existing connection on the ground floor has been maintained, in order for the suites to be joined if so requested. Bronze, wood, rope, leather, thatch, and durable textiles, which were inspired by the naval tradition, are brought into the design. The custom-made furniture, following the same aesthetic philosophy, was created with particular detail on the finishings to evoke a finesse of the past, able to meet contemporary aesthetics and the character of the area.
Two vertical sail cloths, inspired by the boat’s mainsail, divide the communal exterior space, forming three separate dining areas. The colors of the exterior were chosen according to the unique Caldera landscape. The exterior is built from red and black Santorini rock, the traditional building material, and elements characteristic of the island. Lounge furniture was placed on the edge of the veranda, the point from which one has an unobstructed view of the caldera and the volcano.