Mediterranean Architecture
Architecture shaped by the Mediterranean basin's climate, materials, and courtyard-based living, from private houses to cultural buildings.
Mediterranean architecture draws on a shared climate of hot, dry summers and mild winters, along with long traditions of courtyards, thick walls, and local materials such as clay, stone, and lime. These conditions shape how buildings manage light, shade, ventilation, and the boundary between inside and outside. Designers working in the region often treat these inherited strategies as a starting point rather than a style to copy.
Members on uni.xyz present work that spans residential courtyard houses on Mallorca, Lefkada, and Cyprus-area sites, as well as public projects such as cultural centers in Marrakech and Kassios Dias. Recurring concerns include indoor-outdoor continuity, sculpted massing, and the use of clay and other earth-based finishes.
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View all 22 journals3 Marías House: A Contemporary Mediterranean Courtyard Retreat by Bajet Giramé + Burckhardt
Mediterranean courtyard home blending traditional architecture with modern design, terracotta flooring, flexible interiors, sustainable climate strategies, and garden integration.
House in Mallorca by Dom Arquitectura: Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Living in Alcudia
House in Mallorca by Dom Arquitectura blends geometric design, natural materials, and reed pergolas, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living with sunlit, airy spaces.
Casa Condriada by LA^arc Architecture: A Sculpted Mediterranean Refuge in Lefkada
Casa Condriada blends Mediterranean heritage, local stone, contemporary design, and artful interiors, creating a hillside sanctuary overlooking the Ionian Sea in Lefkada.
Latypi Residence by A31 Architecture
Latypi Residence by A31 Architecture blends subterranean design with Cycladic heritage, integrating modern living, landscape harmony, and sustainable Mediterranean architecture.