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CAVOS on the coast
Building Dhermi, Albania 2026
Year
2026
Client
Mediterranean Experience
Location
Dhermi, Albania
Area
1400

Concept

Every place has its own rhythm, but in Dhërmi we wanted the architecture to take on the rhythm of the sea. By blending the Mediterranean spirit with the calm of Bali and the elegance of the south of France, we created a space where the boundaries between nature and architecture begin to dissolve.

Every decision was made with the same intent — that the space should not dominate nature, but continue it. Light, shadow, materials, and the sea coexist in a single rhythm, creating an experience that feels calm and unimposing.

An atmosphere where every detail quietly serves the same purpose: to slow down time, awaken the senses, and reconnect people with a deeper relationship with nature.
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Design Approach

Our goal was for this space to instantly disconnect you from everyday life, recreating the feeling of those first moments of a holiday, when the pace slows and the mind lets go.

More than a restaurant, this is an experience where the sea, light, and nature become part of the architecture — a place that invites you to slow down and savour the moment.

For us, architecture isn't measured by how much attention it draws, but by how long it stays with you — not through the image it creates, but through the feeling it leaves and the memories that continue long after you've left.