Apartment Renovation in Freatida

Vertical assembly

Throughout the apartment, a thoughtfully curated palette of materials and colors seamlessly bridges form, function, and aesthetics. The result is an interior that feels both contemporary and timeless.

Functional Layout

The apartment is the product of uniting two previously separate flats into a vertically connected, cohesive home. The new spatial composition unfolds across two levels—both functionally and aesthetically distinct. The lower level houses the private zones: the master suite (including the bedroom, walk-in closet, and bathroom), a wellness area, and an auxiliary bathroom. The upper level is dedicated to communal living, featuring an open-plan living-dining-kitchen area, a guest WC, and a library. A sculptural internal staircase serves as the architectural centerpiece of the apartment. It facilitates the transition from the more public upper level -where the main entrance is located- to the more private lower level. All spaces are arranged around this staircase, which anchors circulation and creates a sense of spatial continuity.

The layout also responds thoughtfully to the apartment’s enviable location near the beach and sea. Main areas such as the living spaces and wellness zone are positioned along the southeast façade to maximize exposure to natural light, sea views, and ventilation. Conversely, auxiliary areas are placed along the northwest side, facing neighboring buildings. A large opening in the staircase core frames the transition between levels while filtering light from the rear façade.

Material Palette & Lighting

The design embraces a unified aesthetic that unfolds both horizontally and vertically. Natural materials like marble and wood are combined with refined industrial elements such as ceramic slabs, HPL panels, metal structures, and glass. This interplay creates an elegant, enduring atmosphere. The carefully chosen materials, textures, and tones -along with custom geometric surfaces- form a unique architectural language. This language draws from both the eclectic character of 1960s urban apartments (e.g., marble flooring, intricate woodwork, staircases) and the natural qualities of the Freatida setting (sand, sea, and sunlight).

Sinai marble flooring, in earthy tones and a semi-rough finish, serves as the base upon which all interior elements are composed. Its soft hue visually echoes the sandy tones visible through the large façade windows, reinforcing a seamless connection between interior and exterior. A generous 35cm high marble skirting further defines the perimeter of the interior spaces.

Walls are painted in a warm off-white tone, complementing the flooring and setting a calm backdrop for green marble accents, custom American walnut joinery, delicate metal-framed partitions with fluted glass, and upholstery in natural fabrics. The overall muted palette is boldly contrasted by the kitchen’s striking black volume, conceived as a sculptural centerpiece. This dark backdrop enhances the adjacent custom marble kitchen island, allowing it to stand out.

Custom Structures

The staircase not only connects the two levels but also embodies the apartment’s design identity, adding elegance and artisanal refinement. Clad entirely in Sinai marble, it features a solid wood handrail, carved on-site by skilled craftsmen to follow its curved form with precision and grace. The library continues the visual language of the kitchen, adopting the same dramatic dark tonality. Throughout the apartment, lighting fixtures are chosen for their minimal forms, fine craftsmanship, and warm glow -subtly enhancing the textures and materials they illuminate.