{"id":30513,"date":"2026-07-16T11:31:42","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T09:31:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.listonegiordano.com\/one\/kolonaki-refinement-rivelare-il-lusso-discreto-di-un-appartamento-ateniese\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T16:07:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T14:07:25","slug":"kolonaki-refinement-spacious-apartment-athens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.listonegiordano.com\/one\/en\/architecture\/kolonaki-refinement-spacious-apartment-athens\/","title":{"rendered":"Kolonaki Refinement: revealing the quiet luxury of an athenian apartment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The philosophy behind the transformation of Kolonaki Refinement<\/strong>, a spacious apartment in the heart of Athens, was to reinterpret an existing residence and transform it into a refined urban retreat, where architectural precision, material authenticity, and Mediterranean light coexist in a quiet balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The intervention by Erez Ezra<\/a> and Naima Architects<\/strong> takes shape through an act of subtraction. Superfluous elements were removed to reveal the apartment\u2019s essential spatial qualities, allowing the architecture to breathe once again. The resulting interiors convey a sense of openness and calm, where every line, construction detail, and surface has been carefully studied to create an atmosphere of refined simplicity.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Materiality plays a central role in defining the identity of the home. Exposed concrete introduces a restrained, almost sculptural presence, while bespoke timber joinery balances its rigor with warmth and tactile richness. Together, these materials establish a dialogue between solidity and comfort, permanence and intimacy. Their natural textures are enhanced by a restrained colour palette that never competes with natural light but instead amplifies its changing nuances throughout the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Kolonaki<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Light itself becomes an architectural material. As the hours pass, the Athenian sun animates the concrete surfaces, highlights the grain of handcrafted wood, and establishes the quiet rhythm of the interiors. The result is a space that feels both minimalist and deeply welcoming, where simplicity is achieved not through austerity, but through a careful process of refinement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LEGGI ANCHE:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n