Amid the wild and evocative Sporades Islands archipelago, in the heart of the Aegean Sea, the island reveals picturesque landscapes in a kaleidoscope of colors ranging from turquoise to emerald green. This is the backdrop that wraps around this charming boutique hotel, reflecting the relaxed atmosphere of the island in a project that celebrates tradition and the place where it stands, but with a modern architectural touch.
The Icon Hotel is indeed born from a project to convert an old building by architect Jamie Peel and the creative research of the Fotini Delagrammatica studio for interior design. Traces of tradition can be found starting from the color palette that runs through the nuances of beige and juxtaposes blue with white; the classic terracotta tiles appear but with a new connotation, as a decorative element or practical bedside table; the use of materials such as wood, marble, and local fabrics brings the history of this culturally rich land into the building. Even finishing details, like the marble elements of the floors, recall the traditional “galderimi”, inclined stones that were used as rainwater drainage in the island’s streets.
The surfaces therefore acquire a fundamental value in the project to interpret the local allure: thus the collection of concrete-effect floors and coverings, Timeline by Ceramica del Conca, in the beige shade, creates a warm and welcoming environment; the coverings of the Frammenti collection by Ceramica Faetano (a brand of the Del Conca Group) generate bright and deep walls in the living area, thanks also to the 7.5×40 cm format, reminiscent of ancient artifacts, and their three-dimensional effect, accentuated by the contrasting pink grout.
