Residence in Thessaloniki

Framing the City

The space is comprised of continuous visual transitions, standing at the threshold between nature and culture.

Design Philosophy

“In the beginning, there was… the view,” echoing the words of Hesiod. A singular, breathtaking panorama unfolds -the urban tapestry of Thessaloniki merging with the Thermaic Gulf. In contrast, a landscape of dwarf conifers, blooming native shrubs, and natural stones composes a vivid, crafted natural scene. In medias res -in between- emerges a residence of simplicity, designed to frame the visual experience of these two (non)limits.

Spatial Organization

A central box-shaped piece of furniture defines the residence (entrance, living room, kitchen, utility room) without strict limits, guiding circulation and creating targeted ‘windows’ to view the (non)limits. In parallel, an interplay of absence and solid material, combined with a ‘non finito’ metal grid, forms a ‘memory wall’ in the living room. Here, travel memories are displayed, creating a sensory connection with the past. Finally, a desk with dual use -as workspace and seat- offers views of sunsets over Mount Olympus, enhancing the experience.

Material Palette

Contrasts of absence and materiality, along with the metal grid, create atmosphere. Mirror surfaces add shifting perspectives, making reflections vanish as users leave, returning the view as the final image. The design frames the duality of natural and urban landscapes, embedding the panoramic view as the essence of inhabitation.