Linearity in the Design of an Apartment in Kifisia
Linearity in the Design of an Apartment in Kifisia sits in Athens, Greece, by iy SYNAPSIS ARCHITECTS. Conceived for contemporary living, the apartment aligns rooms along a clear corridor, balancing warm materials with crisp detailing. The plan guides movement with ease and gives each room a calm, purposeful role without breaking the flow.
Light tracks a long corridor and pulls you forward. Thresholds are quiet, and rooms open in an assured order that feels both deliberate and relaxed.
This is an apartment in Athens by iy SYNAPSIS ARCHITECTS, organized around a strong axial spine that sets the day’s rhythm. The throughline is plan and sequence: linear geometry ties living, dining, and kitchen together, while private rooms hold steady at the edges.
Follow The Corridor
The corridor acts as the backbone, calibrating movement and sightlines from entry to the heart of the home. Doors and openings align to sustain continuity, so transitions read crisp and legible. Natural light gathers at its end, turning circulation into a gentle cue rather than a pause.
Living Core And Hearth
At the center, the living room leans minimalist with warm wooden flooring underfoot. A discreet fireplace anchors gatherings without noise, while a long bookshelf with indirect lighting deepens the wall and adds a soft glow after dusk. Furniture scales to the room’s length, keeping pathways clear for easy conversation.
Kitchen Brightened By Marble
Turn off the spine and the kitchen opens bright and exacting. White surfaces, marble, and walnut wood create a balanced mix of cool and warm—ergonomic to work at, calm to live with. Storage lines the perimeter, so counters stay open and tasks move cleanly from prep to plate.
Dining As Connector
The dining area sits central, its imposing wooden table acting like a social hinge between rooms. Sightlines run past its edges to the living room and kitchen, encouraging quick exchanges and longer meals alike. It’s the point where the home breathes out, then draws you back along the route.
Bedrooms In Quiet Order
Private rooms favor simplicity and calm, with built-in wardrobes tightening the plan. A serene palette keeps attention on light and texture, not clutter, which supports a steady daily rhythm. The children’s room adds playful elements and natural materials to spark creativity without breaking the home’s line.
Refined Baths, Natural Finish
Bathrooms continue the script with clean lines and precise detailing. Natural finishes set a measured tone, and joints read neat, which reinforces the apartment’s ordered feel (and makes upkeep easy). Every surface choice supports the same goal: clarity in use and calm in effect.
Back at the corridor, the home’s logic is clear and reassuring. Light shifts through the day, catching wood grain and the edge of marble, and the line holds steady. Nothing shouts; the plan does the work.
Photography courtesy of iy SYNAPSIS ARCHITECTS
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