The missing room. Αpartment renovation in Lycabettus, Athens – Greece. The apartment is located on Marasli Street, on the foothills of Lycabettus Hill, enjoying a spectacular and unrestricted view of the city. The apartment was the result of multiple conversions to the original 55m2 apartment, through the last 30 years. The existing 75m2 featured a bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and living room.

There was not a decided blueprint for the renovation. Due to its particular location, which encompasses a high demand for temporary accommodation from a tourist perspective, as well as the proximity to the city centre with its high density of workplaces and office buildings, made the apartment ideal for a wide range of different potential inhabitants.

The project therefore focused on multiple living scenarios, with the aim to fit different identities, needs and habits. The main idea was the addition of a second, 'flexible' room that could serve the function as a bedroom, dining room or sometimes as an office. Hence, an expanded spatial zone was created with the capability of changing boundaries and furnishing.

The materials that have been used are soft and dissimilar from the rest of the frame. The sliding panels that define the perimeter of the construction are selectively covered with mirrors, allowing reflections and duplications, both indoors and outdoors.

In everyday life, the city permeates the living room area. At the same time, during the summer months, the activities expand to the balcony area, hovering above the city. The inside and outside interweave in a sense of suburban urbanity.