Project Details
project: renovation of existing
residence
location: Anavyssos, Attika, Greece
floor area: 163 m2
status: built
year: 2014
design .
construction: km architecture studio
photos: Apollonas Glykas
press: Kataskeves Ktirion
Recently reconstructed, this two-storey summer residence was deprived of a well-designed character.
Aim of the project is to remodel the open-plan living, dining room and entrance area. Along with that, exterior arrangement should be redefined. The approach seeks to add character to the residence with simple interventions.
The solution adopted for the interior was to separate or unite the functions using furnishing or lighting elements. In the living room (placed at a lower position than dining-room and entrance area), the 50 cm-high step dividing living-and dining room was converted into a bespoke bench. Specific spots were lighted in order to indicate the transition between different areas or highlight special features.
The exterior space was designed creating separate functions ...