PAGOSTAS GUESTHOUSE
PAGOSTAS GUESTHOUSE
PAGOSTAS GUESTHOUSE
PAGOSTAS GUESTHOUSE
PAGOSTAS GUESTHOUSE
PAGOSTAS GUESTHOUSE
PAGOSTAS GUESTHOUSE
PAGOSTAS GUESTHOUSE
A reclaimed sink paired with a custom designed brass mirror. The naturally oxidised iron side table is handcrafted locally.
PAGOSTAS GUESTHOUSE
PAGOSTAS GUESTHOUSE
PAGOSTAS GUESTHOUSE
The walled garden, designed by landscape gardener Helli Pangalou.

PAGOSTAS GUESTHOUSE

Patmos, 2022

A guesthouse hidden in the Byzantine citadel of Chora, Patmos. Built by Parthenios Pagostas in 1597, the house has been transformed into a private sanctuary. The restoration involved a detailed study of the building’s history and architecture to reinstate the original layout and character, following a series of interventions over the years. Locally sourced Patmian stone, weathered marble, and naturally oxidised iron were introduced to complement the patina of the traditional architecture. 

As a modern interpretation of monastic living, the interiors make a virtue of reclaimed materials. Opaline lamps, marble sinks and iron bedframes are respectfully repurposed. Built-in seating and bespoke joinery are made locally by master craftsmen. Traditional Greek elements such as hand-loomed textiles, large antique olive jars, vintage ceramics and lanterns from Lesvos emphasise the sense of place.

Restoration and Interior Design: Leda Athanasopoulou

Landscape Design: Helli Pangalou and Associates

Photography: Yiorgos Kaplanidis

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