SIENNA HOUSE

A contemporary revival of an Ekali residence

This private residence is in the Paleo Psychiko area of Athens on a plot of 785m². It covers a total of 540 m² in three levels. The elevated ground floor features living and kitchen areas, while the bedrooms occupy the upper floor. The lower ground level comprises a playroom and guest house. The project is a reconstruction and extension of an existing older residential building. The requirement of the owners was to maintain the outline and the contour of the older building and create there a modern house that will meet their functional and aesthetic needs.

The other major aspect of the design is the green back yard, overlooked by an extensive elevated terrace, lined with the same tiles as the living room and kitchen, from which it is also directly accessible. The rear façade features a large glazed opening uniting interior and exterior spaces. This effect is accentuated by the existence of a large skylight on a double volume above the living room.

All bedrooms in the top floor have been designed with a minimalist approach. Built-in furniture prevails, the surfaces being natural wood and white lacquer.

Architectural Design: KKMK Architects

Design team: Karagianni Katerina, Karamali Marina, Michalis Kokkinis

Architecural Design: KKMK Architects
Design team: Karagianni Katerina, Karamali Marina, Chiotakis Dimitris
Lighting Design: Partheniou Katerina
Photography: Billy Zoupas
Construction: Doriki Techniki