The Ekali residence is more than a home, it’s a story of rebirth. First designed in 1968 by Michalis Fotiades, the house was once a celebrated example of Athenian modernism. Over time, renovations blurred its identity, but architect Panos Nikolaidis has given it new life through a radical reimagining.
Today, the residence unfolds across three levels, balancing practicality with elegance: a basement for support spaces, a ground floor for vibrant social life, and an upper floor for private retreats. Movement through the house is guided by a rhythm of vertical lines, metal, wood, and light, that choreograph the experience from entrance to garden.
Inside, luminous white surfaces create a serene backdrop, punctuated by sculptural black accents and curated furniture that transform the interiors into a gallery-like environment. Stone and wood unify past and present, grounding the house in memory while offering warmth and texture.
With its landscaped garden and turquoise pool, the residence extends living into nature, embodying the Mediterranean ethos of openness and harmony. It is at once nostalgic and contemporary, a modernist palimpsest redefined for today’s lifestyle.
Location: Ekali, Attiki, Greece
Architect: Panos Nikolaidis
Interior design: Panos Nikolaidis
Photography: George Fakaros
Status: Completed
Building area: 1.200m² (12.900ft²)
Plot area: 6.000m²