Project posted by design and structures

Apartment refurbishment in Athens

Location
Year
2014
view of the dining area & the fireplace
view of the dining area & the fireplace
detail of wooden partition between kitchen & dining
detail of wooden partition between kitchen & dining
view of the fireplace
view of the fireplace
open kitchen area
open kitchen area
bathroom
bathroom
bedroom
bedroom
bathroom
bathroom

Details

Square Feet
750
Bedrooms
1
Partial Baths
1

Credits

Architect
Takis Yalelis
Photographer
Takis Yalelis

From design and structures

Upon entering this renovated apartment, you find yourself in a new world. Not only was the style modernized, but also fundamental mechanical elements, such as thermal insulation was upgraded as well.
In its former state, the kitchen had no natural lighting or ventilation so this was the first room to be addressed and be given life. This was easily done by removing the surrounding walls and placing a large skylight in the center of the space, in order to obtain light and visual contact with the living room. The wooden partition between the kitchen and the living area controls how these two spaces interact, while the same floor tile is used throughout for visual continuity. The fireplace provides all spaces with comfortable warmth through channels, while appropriate furniture choices give a rejuvenating touch to this new space.