Promotion: design studio Muza Lab has created the interior and exterior spaces of the One&Only Aesthesis resort, bungalows and villas in Athens, Greece.
The resort is situated in Athens' southern suburb of Glyfada and includes a lobby, villas, restaurants, bars, a beach club and a spa.
The resort is situated close to the sea
Set within 21 hectares of protected forest reserve, One&Only Aesthesis is located close to the ancient wonders of the Greek capital.
The area is known as the Athens Riviera and is characterised by its mild, Mediterranean climate, lush vegetation and opulent beachfront residences.
Muza Lab was informed by the area's history and culture when developing the overall design scheme, as well as drawing on six natural elements ? fire, water, earth, air, metal and light. Muza Lab designed both the interiors and terraces of the resort
Natural light is present throughout the interior spaces regardless of their functions, with large windows allowing both light and nature to enter the rooms.
Textural local stone and marble are also used across the scheme, uniting the spaces by underpinning them with naturally occurring materials found in Greece.
Interiors have a tactility created by natural materials and soft furnishings
The studio also turned to mid-century design when selecting finishes and furnishings, which refer back to a time in which the Athens Riviera was at its peak.
The entrance to the lobby is via a sloped catwalk designed to draw guests direct...