1960s Apartment in Pangrati by Constantine Bouras Studio
In a modern Athenian apartment building of the 1960s, a diplomat invited Constantine Bouras Studio to design, construct and curate a 110 sq.m apartment in Pangrati, Athens, Greece with the aim to display the timeless atmosphere of the neighborhood. While the owner’s primary focus was bringing up to date the apartment’s infrastructure, the architects aimed to create an aesthetic result that would seem effortless and seamless, as if the shell has never been touched.
Timeless Atmosphere
In a modern Athenian apartment building of the 1960s, a diplomat invited Constantine Bouras and Evita Fanou to design, construct and curate a 110 sq.m apartment with the aim to display the timeless atmosphere of the Pangrati neighborhood.
Seamless Result
While the owner’s primary focus was bringing up to date the apartment’s infrastructure, the aim of the architects was, besides responding to this, creating an aesthetic result that would seem effortless and seamless, as if the shell has never been touched, making any intervention appear virtually invisible.
Infrastructural Update
The renovation achieved indeed a state-of-the-art level of infrastructural update, while at the same time the final design outcome honored the apartment’s heritage. The existing parquet floors in the main living areas and bedrooms, the terrazzo floors in the secondary areas, the decorated doors, the plaster ceilings details are all elements that were maintained and restored.
Metal And Glass Partition
Removing the solid wall between the dining room and the kitchen was a key move of the design. The new metal-and-glass partition which now separates the two spaces creates a luminous effect and augments the perception of the visually unified space. The mirrored kitchen backsplash multiplies the volume, while the hues of the new kitchen cabinets is echoing the palette of the existing terrazzo, creating a subtle unity.
Bathroom Aesthetics
In the master bathroom, the finishes and color selection were inspired by the aesthetics of a swimming pool. At the same time, the clean design lines of the mirror, counter and shower cabin were combined with the vintage porcelain bathroom accessories that were salvaged during the demolition. In the bedrooms, the original closets were updated, maintaining the authentic atmosphere of the apartment. Vintage furniture of the owner was mixed with contemporary light fixtures from Artemide, blending personal memories with contemporary design.
Photography by Alina Lefa
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