Located in the Exarchia neighbourhood, this 25m² apartment is reimagined through a series of subtle yet purposeful interventions that preserve the essence of the original Athenian home. The design focuses on enhancing what already exists, allowing the apartment’s compact scale to become an asset rather than a constraint.
The kitchen and bathroom are fully renovated, using carefully selected materials to introduce a fresh identity while remaining respectful to the apartment’s character. At the heart of the transformation is the replacement of the wall between the living room and the kitchen with a custom steel structure. This new element brings transparency, light, and visual continuity, opening up the space while simultaneously providing the additional storage needed in such a small footprint.
Custom-made pieces are designed to shift and respond to daily needs, enabling the home to seamlessly transition between living, working, and hosting. These flexible elements, combined with the soft flow of daylight enabled by the steel partition, create an unexpected sense of spaciousness.
Through minimal interventions and thoughtful detailing, the project achieves a renewed clarity and warmth—an intimate Athenian apartment adapted to contemporary living without losing its original spirit.
This project entails the design proposal for the reconfiguration of a 1960s apartment in Plateia Amerikis. Our design approach is based on a delicate balance between preserving the apartment’s historical character and introducing contemporary elements, seeking a meaningful dialogue between the existing structure and the new interventions.
Through our analysis of the space, the original flooring, herringbone wood and marble, serves as the central canvas of the residence, with the design focusing on its restoration and preservation. The kitchen design focuses on its integration with the main living area, aiming to ensure visual continuity and allow natural light to flow freely throughout the space. Simultaneously, through the energy upgrade of window frames and mechanical systems, the residence is being adapted to meet modern sustainability requirements, while respecting the building’s original character.
