A 1900s House in Chania by Studio Georgina Andrei was renovated into two individual lofts in the historical coastal area of Chania. A house with sentimental value, in which the aim was to preserve respectfully the aristocratic atmosphere of the times in a contemporary language. The architect created a new open-air staircase in each apartment to bring functionality and light to the ground floor.
The ground level is constituted of the common area, open kitchen, and the addition of a bathroom. The upper level is designed to be an open bedroom, with an exposed sink, giving the feeling of fluidity and continuity. The existing floors were replaced by metallic, the plaster inside was removed to expose the original stone walls and the old wooden windows were replaced by aluminum replicas.
Vermeer’s paintings were Grandma’s favorite. Tiles were Old wooden chests that were found inside the property and were transformed into tables and storage units, as well as other historical objects that were used to underline the importance of memory revival and new beginnings…