The Apartment in Hilton sits on Chatzigianni Meksi Street in the heart of Athens. It is near the Hilton hotel complex, the Athens Concert Hall, and Evagelismos Hospital. Built in the 1930s, this Athenian block of flats now functions as both a residence and a gallery for temporary exhibitions.
After almost 90 years, the apartment now has a dual role. It serves both as a modern home and as a gallery for temporary exhibits. While the traditional floor plan featured small, static rooms, the designers transformed it into a unified, open space. This change creates an airy environment with dynamic visual vistas.
Visitors now walk through the apartment-gallery and encounter various photographic displays. The design frames these displays and offers an immersive experience. By reconfiguring the circulation paths, the designers increased flexibility and revealed new views of the space. As a result, visitors can experience the art from different perspectives.
In addition, the design uses a mix of materials to highlight three-dimensional spatial frames. For instance, oak flooring and marble surfaces complement each other. Additionally, a combination of white and dark elements creates visual contrast. The wooden floor panels align with the central marble island in the kitchen. Meanwhile, timber wall finishes define the food preparation area. Neutral wall colors provide the perfect backdrop for the photographs.
To enhance the gallery experience and the overall aesthetic, the designers selected lighting fixtures and mechanical equipment carefully. Custom lighting tracks on the white ceilings showcase the photographs and guide visitors through the space. The design also preserved historical features, such as the wooden entrance closet and the double sliding door between the living rooms. These features remind us of the apartment’s past.
Completed in October 2019, the project involved a one-year construction period. This phase included the complete refurbishment of the apartment, designing custom-made furniture, and creating a bespoke lighting study for the photographic exhibits.
Covering 160 square meters, the apartment features flexible spaces that function both as living areas and as galleries for exhibitions.
The material choices create a tranquil, calming atmosphere that fits the spatial arrangement. The width of the wooden floor panels mirrors the language of the central marble island. Timber wall finishes mark the perimeter of the food preparation area. Neutral wall colors offer an ideal backdrop for the photographs. Lighting tracks on the white ceilings follow the linear circulation through the rooms. They showcase the art according to specific lighting needs. The wooden entrance closet and the double sliding door between the living rooms remain as ‘memory tokens’ of the apartment’s past.
The Apartment in Hilton sits on Chatzigianni Meksi Street in the heart of Athens. It is near the Hilton hotel complex, the Athens Concert Hall, and Evagelismos Hospital. Built in the 1930s, this Athenian block of flats now functions as both a residence and a gallery for temporary exhibitions.
After almost 90 years, the apartment now has a dual role. It serves both as a modern home and as a gallery for temporary exhibits. While the traditional floor plan featured small, static rooms, the designers transformed it into a unified, open space. This change creates an airy environment with dynamic visual vistas.
Visitors now walk through the apartment-gallery and encounter various photographic displays. The design frames these displays and offers an immersive experience. By reconfiguring the circulation paths, the designers increased flexibility and revealed new views of the space. As a result, visitors can experience the art from different perspectives.
In addition, the design uses a mix of materials to highlight three-dimensional spatial frames. For instance, oak flooring and marble surfaces complement each other. Additionally, a combination of white and dark elements creates visual contrast. The wooden floor panels align with the central marble island in the kitchen. Meanwhile, timber wall finishes define the food preparation area. Neutral wall colors provide the perfect backdrop for the photographs.
To enhance the gallery experience and the overall aesthetic, the designers selected lighting fixtures and mechanical equipment carefully. Custom lighting tracks on the white ceilings showcase the photographs and guide visitors through the space. The design also preserved historical features, such as the wooden entrance closet and the double sliding door between the living rooms. These features remind us of the apartment’s past.
Completed in October 2019, the project involved a one-year construction period. This phase included the complete refurbishment of the apartment, designing custom-made furniture, and creating a bespoke lighting study for the photographic exhibits.
Covering 160 square meters, the apartment features flexible spaces that function both as living areas and as galleries for exhibitions.
The material choices create a tranquil, calming atmosphere that fits the spatial arrangement. The width of the wooden floor panels mirrors the language of the central marble island. Timber wall finishes mark the perimeter of the food preparation area. Neutral wall colors offer an ideal backdrop for the photographs. Lighting tracks on the white ceilings follow the linear circulation through the rooms. They showcase the art according to specific lighting needs. The wooden entrance closet and the double sliding door between the living rooms remain as ‘memory tokens’ of the apartment’s past.
