Elastic Architects were chosen to undertake the revamping of the outdoor pool and restaurant of Mitsis Rinela Beach Resort & Spa, in Kokkini Chani, Crete. 

INTERIOR VIEW OF RINELA RESTAURANT
INTERIOR VIEW OF RINELA RESTAURANT

The unobstructed sea views combined with the strong sun over the Cretan landscape, informed the architectural thinking.

INTERIOR VIEW OF RINELA RESTAURANT
EXTERIOR VIEW OF RINELA RESTAURANT
EXTERIOR VIEW OF RINELA RESTAURANT

Functionality and integration of the custom-made furniture to the landscape was of outmost importance to the brief.

INTERIOR VIEW OF RINELA RESTAURANT
INTERIOR VIEW OF RINELA RESTAURANT
INTERIOR VIEW OF RINELA RESTAURANT

The shadows casted by the wicker pergola amplify the natural materials chosen, and offer a constant transmutation of the space throughout the day.

INTERIOR VIEW OF RINELA RESTAURANT
INTERIOR VIEW OF RINELA RESTAURANT
INTERIOR VIEW OF RINELA RESTAURANT

In continuity to the restaurant, the outdoor pool follows similar design ideas, highlighting the infinity views to the Aegean Sea.

INTERIOR VIEW OF RINELA RESTAURANT
EXTERIOR VIEW OF RINELA RESTAURANT
POOL VIEW OF RINELA RESTAURANT
POOL VIEW OF RINELA RESTAURANT
POOL VIEW OF RINELA RESTAURANT
POOL VIEW OF RINELA RESTAURANT

Facts & Credits:
Name: Rinela restaurant and outdoor pool
Type: renovation and interior design of hotel restaurant and outdoor pool
Architects: Elastic Architects
Lead Architects: Ria Vogiatzi – Alexander Xenos
Design leader : Vasileios Bountopoulos
Location: Kokkini Chani, Crete Island, Greece
Client: Mitsis Rinela Beach Resort & Spa
Restaurant area: 650 sq.m.
Outdoor pool area: 2260 sq.m.
Design year: 2017
Construction year: 2017
Lighting: Gallis lighting
Photo credits: Pygmalion Karatzas

Did you enjoy this project by Elastic Architects? Have a look at Mesoghaia Restaurant designed by them!

 

 


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