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 ur-bane 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 neighbourhood 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 colours and materials.
Inside, the palette includes travertine stone (for outdoor areas and bespoke fixtures, such as the rooftop’s jacuzzi); marble (for the front steps and bathroom sinks); and warm woods (for floors, cladding, window frames and cabi-netry). Meticulously designed features such as the bathroom mirrors and sinks, were custom-made for the project. The front border fence is also bespoke, a robust metal construction that at the same time feels as tactile and malleable as wood.
Gardens on the front and rear of the property are matched by large verandas upstairs and the expansive roof gar-den at the top. The outdoors is brought inside through generous, floor-to-ceiling openings, while lighting design en-sures even areas that are deeper within the floorplate, such as the kitchen, feel naturally lit.
2019
2020
Project name: Kifisia Project 12
Type: Residential
Project address: 12 Ag. Theodoron, Kifisia 145 62, Greece
Project area: Interior 365 sq.m. και exterior 280 sq.m.
Predominantly used materials: Wood, marble
Architecture: BLOCK722 architects
Lighting &Landscape Design: MALO DEVELOPMENT
Client: MALO DEVELOPMENT
Construction Management: MALO DEVELOPMENT
Site Supervision: MALO DEVELOPMENT
Structural & MEP Engineering &Consultant: MALO DEVELOPMENT
Material-Wood, Marble, Special Wall Techniques, and constructions: MALO DEVELOPMENT
Construction Period: 05/2019-12/2020
© FOR PHOTOS: Vangelis Paterakis
© IMAGE EDITING: Maria Siorba
© BLOCK722 ARCHITECTS
LOCATION: ATHENS, GREECE
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FURNITURE BY:
MODA BAGNO & INTERNI STORES
SITE TABLE:
POLS POTTEN
SOFA:
HORM
COFFEE TABLE:
BAXTER model: LOREN
COFFEE TABLE:
BAXTER model: CALIX
CERAMICS:
ATELIER VIERKANT
CUSHIONS
POMAX
COFFEE TABLE:
SIMLA
ARMCHAIR:
GOMMAIRE
ARMCHAIR:
GUBI model: PACHA
TABLE TROLLEY:
MORE FURNITURE
CARPET:
CC TAPIS
BED:
DALL’AGNESE
FINE ART BY:
PANTELIS CHANDRIS
Photographer: Vangelis Paterakis
Image editor: Maria Siorba
Location: Athens, Greece
Architecture: BLOCK722
Interior and Styling: BLOCK722
Lighting &Landscape Design: MALO DEVELOPMENT
Client: MALO DEVELOPMENT
Construction Management: MALO DEVELOPMENT
Site Supervision: MALO DEVELOPMENT
Structural & MEP Engineering &Consultant: MALO DEVELOPMENT
Material-Wood, Marble, Special Wall Techniques, and constructions: MALO DEVELOPMENT
Block722 design team:
Sotiris Tsergas, Katja Margaritoglou, Vasiliki Moustafatzi, Elena Milidaki, Sofia Stefanopoulou, Danai Lazaridi, Aristea Topizopoulou, Eirini Liapikou
Art works: Pantelis Chandris
Furniture: Moda Bagno & Interni Stores
