In Greek mythology, the island of Mykonos (Μύκονος) was the site of the Battle of the Giants between Zeus and the Giants, and takes its name from the grandson of Zeus, Mykonos, son of the half-human, half-god Ainos. Because of the prevailing monsoon winds on the island, it is also known as the ‘Island of the Winds’.

Known for its rich nightlife and having a large LGBT community, Mykonos is an ideal playground for revellers. The island's Scorpios, co-founded by Thomas Heyn and Mario Hertel, was born out of a vision for like-minded, creative and life-loving people to gather for 24/7 socialising and to promote spiritual and cultural intermingling.

Lambs & Lions was invited by owner Thomas Heyne to collaborate with them again on the design of the new B&B hotel ‘En Kyanó’. ‘Kyanó’ means “blue” in Greek, similar to the colour of the sea or the sky on a clear day, showing the people, the hotel, the sea and the sky together forming a picture of nature that stretches beyond the horizon.

En Kyanó departs from the traditional floor plan by placing the public areas, master suite, pool and terraces on the upper level, overlooking the surrounding natural landscape. The shadows created by the vegetation jump freely around the interior, giving the space a unique depth and level of light and shadow.

Inside, books and artefacts or ornaments by architects and artists are everywhere, displayed in a random manner, while outside, residents are drawn to the sophisticated and rustic atmosphere created by the hotel, and can enjoy all the beauty around them by the sunny pool.

Each space has its own story to tell: the master suite's earthy tones, selected materials and rich textures give the space a sense of openness, while the second bedroom suite's clean lines create an isolated landscape with natural, serene tones that make it a perfect sanctuary for relaxation and rejuvenation.

En Kyanó perfectly blends rusticity, elegance, modernity and comfort to create an immersive, on-site spatial experience, where the art of nature meets the serenity and untouched beauty of a desirable holiday destination.