Private Residence in Politeia

The charming aura of the past is the only element preserved in the extensive renovation of a 1967 residence. Stone walls, a tile roof, and large floor-to-ceiling openings composed the image of the ground floor house in the Politeia region before the renovation. The influences from the modern architecture of the period, combined with elements that resemble a "farmhouse" or country house, are evident. The new residence should retain the subtle charm of the past. As a tribute to the great masters of modern Greek architecture, a completely modern home was designed, capable of meeting all the functional needs of its residents while creating a peaceful and warm refuge from the tension of everyday life. The stone walls are redesigned in new engravings in order to approach the abstract geometry and purity that characterizes the work of Aris Konstantinidis. The interiors are rearranged to reflect the personal residence of I. Despotopoulos. In the daily life of the residents, the "privacy barrier" is lifted and allows the creation of a unified field, where private and public spaces are linked in a functional and visual continuity. The respect for the past and the Athenian urban tradition, the warmth of the materials, and the clarity of the design form the vision of a contemporary residence.