Wooden Cave was designed and constructed on site by Tenon's two founding members.

Wooden Cave

The Wooden Cave is Tenon Architecture's first project and it entails the complete renovation of an existing space in Hyades Mountain Resort. The curved wooden interior was designed and constructed on site by Tenon's two founding members.

Location: Hyades Mountain Resort, Trikala Korinthias, Greece

Year: 2019-2020, completed

Photography: Spyros Hound ©

Tags: Interior Design, Architecture, Digital fabrication

The Wooden Cave has been widely published for its innovative design and manufacturing. In 2020, it was nominated for the "Building of the Year" Awards by ArchDaily and has received numerous awards, such as BigSee and Wood Awards.

See more about the awards

Publications:

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The synthesis of the space is based on the idea of dividing the plan in two zones.

The main room is made up of a continuous curved wooden structure and the secondary spaces are oriented towards the view and covered in dark stone.

Architectural plan of the Wooden Cave.

This division intends to create a clear distinction between the hard, “protective” shell and the curved, “inviting” interior, reminiscent of the form of a cave that has been used as a refuge and a haven throughout human existence.

Exploded Axonometric Drawing of the Wooden Cave
Hand drawn perspective section of the Wooden Cave.

ALGORITHMIC DESIGN &
HANDS-ON APPROACH

Making of the Wooden Cave on site.Making of the Wooden Cave on site.
The dark stones used were sourced locally.

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Exterior view of the Wooden Cave with the local dark stones.
Modules of the Wooden Cave.
more material from the Wooden Cave
Hand sketches investigating the form.Hand drawing of the Wooden Cave.Hand drawn perspective section of the Wooden Cave.
Architectural Plan of the Wooden Cave.Architectural Section of the Wooden Cave.Perspective Section of the Wooden Cave.
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Concept Sketches - Form investigation
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