Mykonos Theoxenia

Architecture Standing the test of time

Architecture Standing the test of time

The low-rise hotel structure occupies a prime location—next to the stark white windmills that are the island’s trademark.

The hotel’s original historic design by Aris Kostantinides, one of Greece’s most revered architects from the 1960s, incorporates local stone and traditional Cycladic architecture that has stood the test of time…well enough to be considered for national preservation by the Greek Ministry of Civilization.

Interior design A modern, 1960s-glam makeover

Owner Marissa Loizou-Middleton didn’t stray far from the late architect Aris Kostantinides’ master plan.

She opted to revamp the 1960s glam interiors. Stone-clad walls, pastel hessian fabrics, bold patterns, and sweeping minimal surfaces all create a backdrop for the happy confluence of hand-selected antique pieces and flea market finds scoured from all over Greece and Cyprus. Accents in bright lime, orange, and red are juxtaposed with the Greek standards of white and blue in the hotel’s 50 rooms.