The interior and exterior spaces of a 20-year-old residence in Agia Paraskevi, Athens, were studied with the aim of renewing the materiality of key functional areas of the house, such as the kitchen and living room, as well as providing effective shading for the south-facing balconies of the main living level.
In the interior, subtle interventions were chosen, primarily through the design of custom storage furniture, which simultaneously contribute to the partial separation of the unified kitchen–living room space. These two areas, already differentiated by a split-level layout in the original construction, were approached as a cohesive spatial composition with distinct zones.
A path was carved into the living room divider, through design, that is intended to be followed by the family’s cats, who are given complete freedom of movement by the household.
In the same design language, a new entrance piece was created for the apartment, along with modifications to the dining area of the kitchen and the home office where the residents work.
The selection of materials began with colour. The existing solid wood kitchen was painted and lacquered in a pastel tone, while the slender metal frame and other metal components of the new furniture were electrostatically coated in a pink finish. Colourful cabinets and shelves were integrated into the new furniture compositions and the kitchen. For the new countertops, dining surfaces, and kitchen backsplashes, Rosso Alicante marble in a reddish hue was selected.
For the outdoor areas, an aluminium shading system with horizontal and vertical sliding panels was chosen, along with fabric screens in earthy tones.