Kolonaki Micro Apartment
Set within the dense urban fabric of Kolonaki, this 47 m² apartment reconsiders the spatial potential of a compact Athenian dwelling through a complete internal reconfiguration. The existing apartment was stripped back to its structural shell, with all internal partitions removed to establish a single open volume. The new layout prioritises openness while introducing moments of privacy through carefully positioned built elements rather than permanent divisions.
A series of translucent timber-framed sliding panels defines the relationship between the living and sleeping areas, allowing the apartment to alternate between a single continuous space and a sequence of more enclosed rooms. The low modular sofa occupies the centre of the plan, acting as a spatial mediator without interrupting visual continuity.
A continuous oak joinery volume organises the apartment, integrating the kitchen, wardrobes, workspace, storage and bedroom furniture into a single architectural element. By consolidating these functions within one built intervention, the remaining floor area is left open and adaptable.
The material palette is intentionally restrained. Pale oak joinery is paired with terracotta floor tiles, softly veined marble and exposed concrete beams, balancing warmth with the existing structural character of the apartment. Rather than concealing the original construction, the renovation allows new and existing elements to coexist with equal presence.
