Architect Turns Small Dark Athens Apartment into Bright, Contemporary Home, 42sqm/452sqft

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Nestled in the heart of Athens’ lively Exarcheia neighbourhood, this once dark and disjointed ground-floor 1960s apartment has been transformed by architect and illustrator Federica Scalise into an easy, contemporary space that feels calm, functional and full of natural light. A generous open-plan kitchen, dining, and living zone now anchors daily life, finished with cream cabinetry, Portuguese pink marble benchtops, and circular cut-out handles. To prioritise living space, the bedroom is a cosy sleeping alcove on a raised red platform, with layered storage and a tiny office that can disappear behind a pale blue curtain wall when needed. Along the main façade, glass brick partitions now pull daylight deep into the plan while maintaining privacy.Painted green window and door frames nod to the home’s original shutters, while a mirrored entry closet bounces brightness deeper inside the home. A simple plant-filled patio extends the living space outdoors, adding an extra zone for entertaining, working, or simply soaking up the Athenian light.

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Ep 251
Project Name: Carmen Apartment
Architect: http://federicascalise.com
Renter: https://www.instagram.com/_takisdimitriadis

Produced by New Mac Video Agency
Creator: Colin Chee
Producer: Lindsay Barnard
Director: https://www.instagram.com/namtran.me
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Music: Artlist.io
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