Kifisia Project12 by BLOCK722 team
Kifisia Project12 is a boutique residential development located in Athens, Greece, designed by Block722 team.
Description
Block722 was called upon to re-imagine and complete the construction of an existing concrete shell in Athens in order to transform it into two design-led, duplex homes. The boutique, high-end residential development occupies a narrow fronted, deep plot at the heart of Kifissia, a northern suburb that is famous for its leafy surrounds and urbane lifestyle.
The two units have been designed with great attention to detail, reflecting Block722?s signature approach, which blends natural materials, a sense of balance, and refined luxury. One of the apartments occupies the raised and lower ground levels, spilling out into a long, landscaped rear garden. The second one sits on the two upper floors, expanding onto a roof terrace at the top and offering long views of the neighborhood and the Athenian cityscape beyond. A garage is located on the lower front side of the property. Working with the existing structure, the architects composed a geometric front and rear façade using a calculated grid of opaque and transparent sections, timber elements, and textured dark plaster. The timber structure cleverly doubles as veranda railings. The plastered surfaces were specially created by expert craftspeople to mirror the interior?s key colors and materials.
Inside, the palette includes travertine stone (for outdoor areas and bespoke fixtures, such ...
Source:
homeadore
URL:
https://homeadore.com/category/architecture/
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