APS House is a summer house, studio, and artist residence located on the southwestern side of Antiparos Island, Greece. The project faces the protected archaeological island of Despotikon and is situated within a suburban Cycladic context formed through land subdivisions of the 1970s. The house was conceived to support both domestic life and artistic production, accommodating periods of residence, work, and hosting.
The architecture is reduced to essential parameters — light, flow, proportion, and material. Five square volumes are arranged across two levels, alternating between enclosed spaces, covered terraces, and open courtyards. This porous configuration mediates between privacy and openness, screening neighbouring plots while framing long views toward Despotikon. The simple geometry establishes continuity between interior and exterior spaces and responds directly to the scale and character of its surroundings.
Environmental considerations are embedded within the architectural organisation. Openings, courtyards, and pergolas are positioned to promote cross-ventilation and provide deep natural shading, while solar energy supports hot water and heating demands. A rainwater collection tank located beneath the central lower terrace enhances the house’s autonomy, and the deliberate absence of a swimming pool responds to ongoing water scarcity in the Cycladic islands.
Commissioned by Eva Presenhuber, APS House Antiparos (Antiparos Presenhuber Studio) functions as a private residence while supporting periods of artistic work and exchange.