Hymnos, Luxury Collection Resort & Spa
Set along the coastline of Zakynthos, the resort is conceived as a quiet Mediterranean retreat shaped by the rhythms of the sea, local craftsmanship, and the sensory qualities of the island landscape. Rooted in the spirit of the Ionian coast, the project explores a contemporary hospitality experience where architecture, interiors, and nature exist in continuous dialogue, creating spaces defined by calmness, openness, and a strong sense of place.
The architectural language draws from the island’s layered cultural identity and natural palette — chalky cliffs, olive groves, turquoise waters, and weathered Venetian textures inform a restrained materiality of stone, wood, limewashed surfaces, raw linens, and handcrafted ceramics. Soft mineral tones and earthy textures create a serene and tactile atmosphere, while carefully framed views, shaded outdoor spaces, and seamless indoor–outdoor transitions encourage a slower and more immersive relationship with the landscape.
Inspired by the quiet elegance of traditional Mediterranean architecture, the design reinterprets familiar local elements through a contemporary lens. Curved geometries, softened thresholds, and arc-inspired forms reference the architectural memory of Zakynthos without direct imitation, introducing rhythm, fluidity, and a sense of continuity throughout the spaces.
Designed around everyday rituals of rest, gathering, and connection to nature, the project balances understated luxury with sensory comfort. Natural light, material tactility, and spatial openness shape an experience that feels both timeless and deeply connected to the atmosphere of the island.
Year: 2025-2026
Location: Tragaki, Zakynthos, Greece
Type: Resort
Build Area: 8.500 m² - Plot: 26.045,33 m²
Status: In Progress
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Client: Marriott Hotels & Resorts
Hotel Owner: Xenos Deluxe Hotels
Brand: The Luxury Collection | Marriott International
Operational Manager: Swot Hospitality, Afroditi Arvaniti
Masterplan and Architecture (initial study): Dionisis Markoutsas
Creative Direction, Architecture: Block722
Interior Design: Block722, Goddard Littlefair
Block722 Leaders: Sotiris Tsergas, Katja Margaritoglou, Vasiliki Moustafatzi, Nileta Kotsikou, Afroditi Karaiskou, Dimitra Stergiou, Patricia Fakiolaki
Block722 Design Team: Despoina Kolovou, Nikos Klironomos, Loukia Voulgari, Dimitris Sklavounos, Αthina Papachristou,
Kostis Vatanidis, Ioanna Petroulaki, Vivi Annousi, Foteini Chapsa, Despoina Zachou, Konstantina Chronopoulou
Architectural Visualization: Block722
Landscaping: Fytron Landscapes
Construction and Project Manager: Malo Development – Construction
Procurement: Swot Hospitality, Xenos Deluxe Hotels
Lighting Design: Anastasia Philippopoulou
Structural: Loukas Spathis
MEP Eng: Agapalakis & Associates L.P.
Spa and Wellness Consultants: Aegeo Spas
Hymnos, Luxury Collection Resort & Spa
Set along the coastline of Zakynthos, the resort is conceived as a quiet Mediterranean retreat shaped by the rhythms of the sea, local craftsmanship, and the sensory qualities of the island landscape. Rooted in the spirit of the Ionian coast, the project explores a contemporary hospitality experience where architecture, interiors, and nature exist in continuous dialogue, creating spaces defined by calmness, openness, and a strong sense of place.
The architectural language draws from the island’s layered cultural identity and natural palette — chalky cliffs, olive groves, turquoise waters, and weathered Venetian textures inform a restrained materiality of stone, wood, limewashed surfaces, raw linens, and handcrafted ceramics. Soft mineral tones and earthy textures create a serene and tactile atmosphere, while carefully framed views, shaded outdoor spaces, and seamless indoor–outdoor transitions encourage a slower and more immersive relationship with the landscape.
Inspired by the quiet elegance of traditional Mediterranean architecture, the design reinterprets familiar local elements through a contemporary lens. Curved geometries, softened thresholds, and arc-inspired forms reference the architectural memory of Zakynthos without direct imitation, introducing rhythm, fluidity, and a sense of continuity throughout the spaces.
Designed around everyday rituals of rest, gathering, and connection to nature, the project balances understated luxury with sensory comfort. Natural light, material tactility, and spatial openness shape an experience that feels both timeless and deeply connected to the atmosphere of the island.
Year: 2025-2026
Location: Tragaki, Zakynthos, Greece
Type: Resort
Build Area: 8.500 m² - Plot: 26.045,33 m²
Status: In Progress
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Client: Marriott Hotels & Resorts
Hotel Owner: Xenos Deluxe Hotels
Brand: The Luxury Collection | Marriott International
Operational Manager: Swot Hospitality, Afroditi Arvaniti
Masterplan and Architecture (initial study): Dionisis Markoutsas
Creative Direction, Architecture: Block722
Interior Design: Block722, Goddard Littlefair
Block722 Leaders: Sotiris Tsergas, Katja Margaritoglou, Vasiliki Moustafatzi, Nileta Kotsikou, Afroditi Karaiskou, Dimitra Stergiou, Patricia Fakiolaki
Block722 Design Team: Despoina Kolovou, Nikos Klironomos, Loukia Voulgari, Dimitris Sklavounos, Αthina Papachristou,
Kostis Vatanidis, Ioanna Petroulaki, Vivi Annousi, Foteini Chapsa, Despoina Zachou, Konstantina Chronopoulou
Architectural Visualization: Block722
Landscaping: Fytron Landscapes
Construction and Project Manager: Malo Development – Construction
Procurement: Swot Hospitality, Xenos Deluxe Hotels
Lighting Design: Anastasia Philippopoulou
Structural: Loukas Spathis
MEP Eng: Agapalakis & Associates L.P.
Spa and Wellness Consultants: Aegeo Spas