They began work as scheduled, always keeping me informed via frequent emails, architectural drawings, and photos, even though I was thousands of miles away, in the USA. I must say that I have had a far better experience with Kostas and his group, then any of the American contractors that I have worked with for my American homes.

The end result is stunning, and will be published in a design journal once it is furnished. The transformation is remarkable- I have had many friends visit from the USA, and all return wishing they had such a place! The cost was fair, and no hidden costs ever emerged. In fact, he would often "gift" certain items as we went along. (...) I wanted my home to represent the best of the Cretan traditional architecture, while blending in modern touches such as dramatic lighting and bathrooms. I wanted the fragile beamed cyprus ceilings preserved- most builders would have torn them out- but Kostas was able to save most of them with stunning effect. The concrete covered crumbling home re-emerged as a glowing traditional stone home with a courtyard, guest house, kitchen house and main house- the stable became the guest house, complete with a stone built in large bed. Kostas and Christos designed two lovely corner fireplaces to add warmth to the rooms. The build a striking cypress pergola on the flat roof, for a perfect dining spot from which to gaze at the surrounding hills and mountains.

A humble village home became my most dreamed of second home- and by far the most beautiful home I have ever lived in. I have had many visitors- strangers passing through the village and ask to see the home. One group travelled over an hour as they had heard of the house from their father, whose father had grown up in the home. When this man entered he wept, as the transformation was so very powerful, and yet so sensitive. He shared stories that his father in turn had told him about this beloved place. He told me that whomever did this renovation work needs to be highly praised and thanked, for bringing such a home back from the brink of collapse.