Project Details

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project:                      transformation of existing

                                     winery to a wine museum

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location:                    Thera, Greece 

floor area:                 174 m2

status:                        complete study

year:                           2008

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design:                       km architecture studio

principal architect: Myrto Matthaiou

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The unique ecosystem of Santorini (Thera) produces mainly wine. The significant growth of winemaking on the island, contributed to the creation of a specific architectural type of winemaking-units (traditionally called in Thera 'canava').

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The winery, dating from the mid 19th century, is situated in Megalochori (a major wine-region of the island).  It consists of four partly underground buildings, carved in the vertical forehead of ground pozzolana and features characteristics of traditional local settlements. 

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The complex has been abandoned since the early 1980s. Although it is well-maintained, specific buildings require immediate intervention.

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Aim of the project was to reconstruct the complex and revitalize the winery while creating a wine-museum which would complement the existing complex ...