Point Supreme converted an unfinished, semibasement space, 56 m~2, in the Ilioupoli neighborhood of Athens into a small apartment. Because of its sunken position and light penetrating only from one side, the space had a magical cave-like feeling - mostly shaded, cool, and breezy - all valuable attributes in the hot Athenian climate. The aim of the renovation was to maintain and enhance these benefits - both experientially and in terms of performance. Original features of the space were preserved, including the steel windows and door and the unfinished concrete surfaces of the columns, beams, and ceiling. A shower niche was added to the small existing toilet, and a new, disproportionately large entrance area emphasizes the ritual of passage between outside and inside, with natural stones and a built-in planter helping to establish continuity with the garden. There are no interior walls. Instead, furniture and functional elements have been strategically placed to make complex circulation paths that exaggerate distances and impose a slower pace, mitigating the apartment's small interior. Visual and spatial filters such as sliding partitions, curtains, and hanging shelves, along with the variety of warm tones, details, and natural textures that reflect and diffuse the light, enhance the illusion of depth within the small but richly layered environment.
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