Villa Aegean

Mandarin Oriental Exceptional Homes

Santorini

Set on the volcanic cliffs of Santorini, Villa Aegean combines a masterful interplay between the island’s raw natural beauty and a contemporary, deeply considered interpretation of local tradition. As the only Mandarin Oriental residence in Greece and the 26th addition to the brand’s curated Exceptional Homes collection, Villa Aegean debuted in 2025. It embodies a delicate balance between authenticity and sophistication, where the volcanic terrain meets the quiet elegance of modern design.

In close collaboration with Mandarin Oriental and Vertus Santorini, ELASTIC led the full renovation and architectural reimagining of the existing villa. At the core of the design lies basalt, the island’s iconic volcanic stone, whose history unfolds through the variations in texture, color, and quality as it passes through different stages of life.

Project details

Project: Renovation of existing building, modification of facades and interior layout, and conversion into a hotel

Location: Imerovigli, Santorini

Operator: Mandarin Oriental

Architectural design: ELASTIC Architects

Principal Architects: Ria Vogiatzi, Alexandros Xenos

Design Director: Anthi Vathi

Lead Architect: Vivi Annousi, Marilena Karyda

Design Team: Vivi Annousi, Anna Salti, Nasia Androulaki, Kyriaki Louzi, Marilena Karyda

Lighting design: LUCE ATALIOTIS

Construction: BC PERIGRAMMA S.A.

FFE Specifier: Georgia Katsoula

Photography: George Fakaros, Courtesy of Mandarin Oriental