Wild Cats
Restaurant
Mykonos, Greece 2025
Architecture
ADD Architecture Studio
Interior & Light Design
ADD Architecture Studio
ADD Architecture Studio Design Team
Dionysis Koutsioumaris, Argyris Chronopoulos
Photography
ADD Architecture Studio
A newly unveiled restaurant revisits Cycladic architecture through a contemporary lens. Rooted in the island’s heritage yet imbued with a minimalistic clarity, the space invites guests into a multi-sensory experience shaped by light, texture and material integrity.
The design unfolds gradually – from the calm intimacy of the entrance to the expansive, double-height dining space crowned by a timber pergola that filters the Aegean light. Arched passageways and sculptural columns offer a quiet rhythm to the interiors, while thoughtful transitions guide visitors through a spatial narrative that feels both grounded and ethereal.
Locally sourced stone, hand-applied plaster, fluted wood, and dark marble compose a tactile and restrained palette that speaks to both place and craftsmanship.
The furniture, lighting, and custom millwork are not just decorative elements, but integral components of a space designed to feel timeless and enduring. The architectural language is one of restraint, yet every detail – curved thresholds, shadowed recesses, the loft diffusion of natural and ambient light – contributes to a layered atmosphere of quiet sophistication. This is not just a restaurant, but a spatial composition that connects tradition with contemporary culture, encouraging stillness, reflection, and presence.
Framed views towards the sea and the iconic windmills of Mykonos create a visual continuity between the built and natural environment. As the light shifts throughout the day, the interior responds – revealing new depths, new textures,
and a subtle interplay of form and emotion.
In a location celebrated for its vibrancy and energy, this project offers something more contemplative: a calm, immersive setting where design is not the backdrop, but the experience itself.
