“Tou Panou”, is a restoration project commissioned to breathe new life into a dilapidated house.
Centrally set in the seaside village of Kardamyli, the property was originally constructed in the 60s; originally, a two-storey building with no internal staircase, 3 bedrooms and four bathrooms. Upon stepping through the entrance, one could feel the heavy, tired presence of the house. There was a labyrinth of wires and pipes running in and around it, rotten floors, crumbling balconies, and scared walls.
Centrally set in the seaside village of Kardamyli, the property was originally constructed in the 60s; originally, a two-storey building with no internal staircase, 3 bedrooms and four bathrooms. Upon stepping through the entrance, one could feel the heavy, tired presence of the house. There was a labyrinth of wires and pipes running in and around it, rotten floors, crumbling balconies, and scared walls.
Our goals were as follows:
• Unite the two levels with a central internal staircase to allow for better flow and circulation around the house.
• Highlight existing elements of the home like the external staircase. Open up spaces and maximize natural light. And most importantly, bring functionality, beauty and life back into the home.
• Remove any unnecessary architectural features, such as perimetrical balconies and external shelters. Define a new entrance and rearrange the spaces that remained.
All the floors, internal walls and networks had to be rebuilt, and a central cooling and heating system was installed. Limewash was chosen for the walls as it’s more breathable and organic. The main entrance is now central and opens up to the internal staircase made of solid oak and concrete. The ground level contains three bedrooms with ensuite as well as a dressing room leading to the master. One bedroom has a separate entrance from the main building making it perfect for guests. The kitchen was relocated to the upper floor with open plan to the living room. An office and bathroom also reside on this level.