- Date: December 19, 2025
- Categories: CAD/CAMSteelworks
This project focused on the detailed construction design of the pergolas and the metal architectural staircase for the Avlakia House in Antiparos, Greece. Working from the architectural concept from ARP (Architecture Research Practice), the aim was to translate the design into fully engineered elements that could be manufactured with precision and installed safely on site.
The entire steel structure of the pergolas and the stair was modeled in CAD, defining every profile, plate, connection and fixing point. From this model, production-ready drawings and CAM files for cutting, drilling and folding were generated, allowing the workshop to fabricate each component directly from the digital data with minimal tolerance errors.
Special attention was given to how the pergola blades filter Cycladic light, creating changing patterns of shade over the stone courtyard and around the existing olive trees.
The staircase was designed as a light, perforated metal structure that casts graphic shadows on the walls, visually tying the vertical circulation to the horizontal pergola lines.
Together, these elements form a coherent metal architecture that enhances the relationship between the house, the landscape and the sea views.
