contemporary mediterranean residential architecture in halkidiki greece two private houses with natural material palette inspired by traditional stone structures emphasis on rough local stone cladding with irregular texture warm beige limestone frames and smooth light toned plaster volumes incorporate solid wooden pergolas with visible beams natural oak or chestnut wood creating soft shadow patterns minimal openings with deep set windows wooden frames and earthy tones neutral color palette sand warm beige terracotta off white and sun faded wood atmosphere calm grounded slow living family oriented outdoor spaces courtyard feeling gravel surfaces built in stone seating mediterranean landscaping olive trees dry grasses lighting warm natural sunlight strong shadows late afternoon mediterranean light material focus texture contrast between rough stone smooth plaster and warm wood no glossy or industrial materials style keywords contemporary vernacular minimal mediterranean bioclimatic design tactile architecture earthy timeless
