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MICROLIVING AT GYZI
On the fourth floor of a modernist apartment building in Athens, a 21 sq.m. existing apartment is redesigned in response to the constraints of its extremely limited footprint. The project seeks to maximize functionality and spatial quality, providing the dwelling with characteristics typically associated with a much larger residence.
The design strategy focuses on the integration of interior and exterior space, extending domestic functions outdoors and leveraging the mild Athens climate for most of the year. In this context, and as a reference to the building’s architectural memory, the apartment’s façade is redefined through extensive glazing, allowing for visual and functional continuity between inside and outside. This primary gesture effectively expands the usable living area and enhances everyday inhabitation.
The interior layout is organized as a flexible open plan with a clearly defined sleeping zone, separated by a sliding blackout curtain that runs along the length of the openings and the bed. Functionality is achieved through a series of custom elements, including a bed with integrated storage, an open wardrobe system, and a compact kitchen that transitions into the living space. A mobile multi-functional unit, constructed from a metal frame and red-toned marble, operates alternately as a kitchen counter, dining table, and workspace.
Material choices respond to the small scale of the apartment, employing perforated metal sheets for cabinetry and shelving, alongside light-colored lacquered plywood. White and light-toned wall finishes, combined with large mirrored surfaces, enhance brightness and amplify the perception of space. Chromatic accents within the interior derive from the dominant color gesture of the building’s façade, while the partial exposure of the reinforced concrete structure recalls another key element of the building’s original identity.
The design strategy focuses on the integration of interior and exterior space, extending domestic functions outdoors and leveraging the mild Athens climate for most of the year. In this context, and as a reference to the building’s architectural memory, the apartment’s façade is redefined through extensive glazing, allowing for visual and functional continuity between inside and outside. This primary gesture effectively expands the usable living area and enhances everyday inhabitation.
The interior layout is organized as a flexible open plan with a clearly defined sleeping zone, separated by a sliding blackout curtain that runs along the length of the openings and the bed. Functionality is achieved through a series of custom elements, including a bed with integrated storage, an open wardrobe system, and a compact kitchen that transitions into the living space. A mobile multi-functional unit, constructed from a metal frame and red-toned marble, operates alternately as a kitchen counter, dining table, and workspace.
Material choices respond to the small scale of the apartment, employing perforated metal sheets for cabinetry and shelving, alongside light-colored lacquered plywood. White and light-toned wall finishes, combined with large mirrored surfaces, enhance brightness and amplify the perception of space. Chromatic accents within the interior derive from the dominant color gesture of the building’s façade, while the partial exposure of the reinforced concrete structure recalls another key element of the building’s original identity.
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