K-Project | Apartment in Kipseli

Contemporary Thresholds

Located in a quiet neighborhood in Kipseli, this 1970s apartment was renovated and converted into a contemporary residence. The project involves remodeling a space that holds sentimental value for the client, honoring the existing space while also embracing the opportunity for a modern reinvention.

Design philosophy & layout

The 65 m² apartment is organized in an open-plan layout, consisting of the kitchen, dining, and living areas, and is transformed into a unified place of gathering. Several walls were demolished in order to take advantage of the apartment’s eastern orientation and unify the adjacent spaces. A new, wide opening is created between the dining area and the kitchen, connected by a long solid, white countertop used for cooking, dining, and social interaction.

Multi-functional structures

A series of customized furniture were designed to address the need for storage, while becoming seamlessly integrated with the aesthetics of the space. Ribbed wooden cupboards, white skirting, the bedroom’s distinct headboard and the kitchen door’s white minimal metal frame with ribbed glass material composition, follow classical references that are reinterpreted into contemporary designs.

Material Palette

The material selection was based on the existing palette found in the apartment. Oak herringbone flooring, white marble tiling as well as pink and white terrazzo are used to give the space a cohesive, modern aesthetic. The material finishes were also used to restore the cracks and gaps following the extensive demolition of the walls. Alongside the natural materials, pale color accents used on furniture, lighting fixtures and wall edges highlight specific corners within the space.