Interior Design

MAIN HOUSE (A)/ UPPER GROUND FLOOR

Concept Design: ATELIER FRANCOIS CATROUX

Final Design: VIKELAS ARCHITECTS x DNE ARCHITECTS

Photography: SPYROS HOUND PHOTOGRAPHY

DNE Design Team

Danae Maniadaki, Irini Giotopoulou,

Dimitra Foniadaki, Georgia Andreaki

Interior Design of the Former Royal Palaces in Paleo Psychiko

Based on François Catroux's Concept design, the collaboration between Vikelas Architects and DNE Architects transforms the ground floor space of Building A in the Former Royal Palaces in Paleo Psychiko. Building A is prominently situated on Diamantidou Street and spans three levels.

Detailed treatment was implemented to the floors, ceilings, and finishes to create interior spaces that evoke the architectural and decorative features of the neoclassical building, without unnecessary ornamental elements. Additionally, great emphasis was placed on the careful and discreet integration of all HVAC and lighting systems into the structure.

The aim of the study is to restore and enhance the upper ground floor, with the purpose of accommodating social areas within the private residence. This specific section includes the entrance with a patterned marble surface, a gallery designed to display unique artworks, an elegant dining room enclosed with parchment modules, a powder room featuring fluted marble cladding and custom sinks, as well as a connecting space between the preserved building and the new extension. This connecting space houses the main living room with a fireplace, along with a library/boiserie that has its own comfortable seating area in front of the fireplace.

Materials: Marble and wood surfaces constitute the focal point of the space's aesthetics. The incorporation of wood and marble in various patterns and finishes throughout the rooms creates a visually balanced ensemble, utilizing a color palette that includes off-white, earthy oak, and some black accents. The wooden surfaces that dominate the spaces are accentuated by their treatment, both on the vertical surfaces and on the doors with paneling, as well as with custom decorative patterns around the ceilings.

Ceilings: The ceilings feature decorative patterns that have been designed with respect to the morphological elements of the original residence, with a degree of processing that corresponds to the scale and uniqueness of each space.

Entrance/Staircase: Adjacent to the main entrance, the walls are clad with marble that bears embossed patterns on both sides, welcoming visitors into the interior of the residence, particularly into the vestibule with the central staircase. The marble floor is predominantly off-white, with black accents in the double outline of the entrance and in smaller rhombuses on the central entrance and in the vestibule. The grand vestibule is surrounded by marble cladding in a canvas texture on the walls and white ceilings with intricate perimeter patterns, bathed in natural light entering from the skylight above the wooden entrance door. The flows are distributed towards the central marble staircase, with smooth curvature on the first steps and a solid balustrade with marble cladding, guiding users to the private apartments on the upper floor with their imposing double height, as well as to the dining or living areas and the library through the connecting neck, but primarily to the art gallery that opens directly opposite.

Gallery: The gallery space is accessible from the residence entrance and connects to the dining area and the connecting hallway. It is adorned with wood on the vertical surfaces, where full paneling sections display artworks from the client's collection. Custom-made clasps were constructed for the openings, designed to open and close flush with the paneling and featuring a pattern created from the same wood that covers all the walls and fixtures, filtering incoming natural light. The curved ceiling of the gallery, divided into three sections by monochromatic decorative plasterwork, is illuminated with scattered optical fibers resembling a starry sky. It is framed by a decorative border that describes the hidden lighting towards the dome, with a pattern made of smaller and larger square wooden modules. Special consideration has been given to the integration of electrical and mechanical installations to make them visually inconspicuous and fully integrated into the interior surfaces. The floor is described by white marble, while the largest area inside is occupied by the herringbone patterned wooden floor of European oak in Versailles motif.

Dining Area: The dining area, accessible from the entrance vestibule and the gallery, is covered with parchment paneling to accommodate the large table and the full-length mirror from the client's personal collection. Between the two full-height openings, there are two decorative recesses that define the interior perimeter of the dining area and create a niche for the custom console with bronze trims and an ebony surface. The functionality is supported by the adjacent pantry service, with a concealed access door fully integrated into the vestibule's paneling pattern. The perimeter floor is white marble, while the interior floor features a fishbone pattern made of European oak.

Connecting Hallway: The new transitional space connects the elevated section of Building A's upper floor with its extension and specifically serves as a pivotal point between the gallery and the main living room. Wood with paneling dominates the vertical surfaces, unfolding onto the perimeter of the white ceiling. At the junction of the two materials, a discreet gap is incorporated, offering climatic comfort. Here, we also find the clasps at the opening towards the outdoor space of the residence. The white marble floor is internally defined by two black marble frames, accentuating the scale of the space, which hosts artworks from the client's magnificent collection.

Guest Powder Room: Guests are served by the impressive powder room, featuring fluted marble surfaces in the vestibule, and both full-height doors with paneling leading to the double enclosures with custom sinks and toilets. The marble floor describes the space with a black frame and a checkerboard pattern of white and black marble within it. The plain white ceiling, also found in all the enclosures, is surrounded by intricate white decorative plasterwork.

LUXURIOUS APARTMENT IN VRILISSIA

Interior Design: DNE ARCHITECTS

Photography: IRINI GIOTOPOULOU

DNE Design Team

Danae Maniadaki, Irini Giotopoulou,

Dimitra Foniadaki, Georgia Andreaki

Simplicity, clean lines and discreet luxury. This residence on the top floor of a luxury apartment building in Vrilissia stands out for its minimal color palette and the warm atmosphere created by the materials, furniture and fabrics used. This is a residence with an open space kitchen, living room and dining room, all in one, three bedrooms and a guest bedroom downstairs.

A key feature of this residence is the energy-efficient fireplace, whose base is made of travertine marble. The same material is used on the back of the sofa along the entire wall. The oak floor, the off white, beige tones and the special lighting, like the one in the living room, create a minimal yet luxurious effect. Next to the dining room, a space of tranquility and escape is the open-air patio, with retractable shade and thoughtful outdoor furniture.

At attic’s master bedroom where the off-white tones dominate, the flow is circular around the free-standing closet which carries a flush mount TV while it separates the bed area from the wardrobe area. Made of off-white lacquer and subtle black matte knobs the closet hides an entry to the en suite bathroom evoking a sense of surprise. In the bathroom, travertine has been used both on the walls and on the sink, and the use of wood completes the luxurious but at the same time minimal image of the room.

Interior Design: DNE ARCHITECTS

DNE Design Team

Danae Maniadaki, Irini Giotopoulou,

Dimitra Foniadaki, Georgia Andreaki

Photography: Irini Giotopoulou

Traditional house in Astypalaia

Situated beneath Astypalaia's Castle in Greece, this traditional house, re-designed by DNE Architects, blends tradition with functionality. With a focus on accessibility and storage, minimalistic structures seamlessly merge with the existing shell.

The interiors feature a subtle interplay of grey and red hues, echoing Astypalaia's red windmills. The original pieces from the house’s past have been preserved and sit comfortably alongside iconic modern design items, creating a space that feels both timeless and current.

DNE Design Team:
Irini Giotopoulou, Danae Maniadaki

Dimitra Foniadaki, Georgia Andreaki

Photography:

DNE Architects

Nestled within the captivating Mani Peninsula, Porto Vitilo Boutique Hotel undergoes a transformation, unveiling its newly renovated guest rooms, redesigned by DNE architects. With meticulous attention to detail, these rejuvenated spaces exude an aura of tranquility, understated elegance, and a genuine reflection of the local culture.

Positioned in the enchanting Neo Oitilo, the hotel occupies an extraordinary location, offering unparalleled vistas of the majestic mountainscape and the mesmerizing sea of Mani. The comprehensive renovation of the guest room interiors showcases a harmonious blend of soothing hues derived from natural, locally-sourced materials, paying homage to the region's rich architectural heritage, indigenous materials, and distinctive traditional patterns.

Drawing inspiration from the serene landscape and the untamed beauty of the surrounding sea, the redesigned rooms into sanctuaries of relaxation, allowing guests to immerse themselves in an atmosphere of pure bliss. The minimalist approach adopted by the design team, coupled with the thoughtfully curated selection of furnishings and accents, evokes a sense of spacious luxury, inviting guests to unwind and indulge in an ambiance that epitomizes refined simplicity.

Each element of the newly revamped guest rooms has been meticulously chosen to harmonize with the hotel's overall aesthetic and to enhance the overall guest experience. From the carefully crafted furniture that blends seamlessly with the organic textures of the space, to the handpicked artwork adorning the walls, every detail has been thoughtfully considered to create a cohesive and inviting environment.

The color palette, inspired by the hotel's surroundings, envelops the rooms in a soothing embrace, exuding a sense of calmness and serenity. Soft, earthy tones echo the natural beauty of the landscape.

In conclusion, the spaces have been reinvented to encapsulate a serene ambiance, understated elegance, and a genuine sense of place. By celebrating the local heritage and embracing the beauty of the natural surroundings, the renovated rooms offer a haven of relaxation and refined luxury, inviting guests to embark on a truly unforgettable experience in the heart of the mesmerizing Mani Peninsula.

Reinstating this imposing Piraeus office building to its former glory, we designed the new wall fixtures with floor to ceiling wooden surfaces outlined with linear brass details. We selected statement furniture pieces, soft leathers in cognac & tabac tones as well as rich marbles to create an iconic look reminiscent of the shipping magnate's offices of the 70's.

DNE Design Team

Irini Giotopoulou, Danae Maniadaki

Ioanna Mitropoulou

Architecture by Vikelas Architects

Interior Design DNE Arhitects

DNE Design Team

Danae Maniadaki, Irini Giotopoulou,

Ioanna Mitropoulou

A collaboration with Vikelas Architects

DNE Design Team

Danae Maniadaki, Irini Giotopoulou,

Ioanna Mitropoulou, Georgia Andreaki

Lighting Design: Matina Maglara

Photography: Gavriil Papadiotis

The intervention concerns the transition areas from River West to the new open mall.

The transition area to and from the extension is located inside the existing Commercial River West, at an unfavorable point, as it concerns a zone of auxiliary uses and for this purpose it was designed in a position that is not visible from the commercial atrium.

According to the new design data, this point, will now turn into the new passage from which the public will pass to the open mall and vice versa. For this purpose, the transition zone of the 2 levels is redesigned in order to reverse its introverted character, to become a point of interest and to transfer visitors from the introverted atrium of River West to the extroverted New area of River West Open.

The main axes of the intervention intertwine the modern design approach of the transition zone with a contemporary architectural vocabulary and at the same time the preservation of the identity of the existing space of River West towards the part of the extension.

The Transition Zone should be clearly distinguishable from all areas of the existing mall, but at the same time maintain a common script with the space in which it is located, for this reason the dominant two-tone white with black details, which currently exist in the existing space, is preserved and a new approach is carried out with a more abstract design line to make the space modern and at the same time easily identified from all the levels.

DNE Design Team:

Irini Giotopoulou, Danae Maniadaki

Ioanna Mitropoulou, Dimitra Foniadaki, Georgia Andreaki

Construction: BNK

Photography: DNE Architects

Located in the heart of Chora, in Astypalaia, Tholari is a handcrafted residence, carved into its hillside location. The design was based on minimal intervention to the structure, using a soothing palette of natural, local materials that celebrate the traditional architecture of the island. Smooth surfaces and rich timbers balance the raw hardness of the structure and create a cave of elegant minimalism and serenity.

The project aims to create a sense of the temporal meeting of the new with the old, passing from the exterior to the interior, where a continuous play between the traditional and the modern, the light and the shadow, the organic and the geometrical is unfolding.

The form of the traditional structure retains the archetypal feel of the dome, creating a sense of intimacy and security afforded by a dwelling, which is being redefined with a contemporary vocabulary that highlights its authenticity.

The vault is characterized by its powerful modulation of light and its sense of lightness. The openings of the building are kept at the depth of the dome, washing the whole space with light, drawing the visitors towards the entrance, and the living room. The remaining armored space is turned inward and perceived as private, creating a warm entryway.

To emphasize the geometric simplicity of the project, all circulation is linear and unfolds starting from the entrance and then turns parallel to the central axis of the dome, ending at the upper level of the loft. Throughout the length of the ground floor, the persistent geometry of the dome connects all living spaces, emphasizing their connectivity, creating a sectional continuity throughout the residence, allowing natural light to penetrate the deep building

ASTYPALAIA

DNE Interior Design Team

Danae Maniadaki, Irini Giotopoulou,

Ioanna Mitropoulou, Georgia Andreaki, Dimitra Foniadaki

Interiors designed to celebrate the architectural tradition of the island as well as the inherent energy of our client, the hotel stands on a unique hillside location overlooking the Chora of Astypalaia.

An immersive island living experience with respect to the uniqueness of the site, this 3 residence boutique hotel has its indoors and outdoors designed to the last detail. A soothing palette of light beiges, greys and light timbers balance the breathtaking views of the Aegean sea.

DNE Design Team

Danae Maniadaki, Irini Giotopoulou,

Ioanna Mitropoulou, Georgia Andreaki

Dimitra Foniadaki

Located at a dreamy seafront location, Kyma is a brand new destination in Kos aiming to redefine the resort hotel experience. Open yet intimate, effortlessly sophisticated, each corner is designed to create cosy moments of serene ambience overlooking the swimming pool. The bedrooms, inspired by the earthy, warm grey hues of the sand, have a neutral palette of natural materials, soft and warm to the touch, inviting all guest to relax and indulge.

A project we have been working on, over the past year. Construction begins & soon we will share more information.

DNE Design Team

Irini Giotopoulou, Danae Maniadaki

Ioanna Mitropoulou

DNE Design Team

Danae Maniadaki, Irini Giotopoulou,

Georgia Andreaki, Dimitra Foniadaki

This project is about a family hotel rooms’ renovation, originally built and designed by K. Kyriakides in the seventies.

With respect to its traditional shell, we did the minimum interventions, using “a box in a box” approach. The main room area was refreshed with the use of white, and the key architectural intervention was the “capsule” designed to include the kitchen, wardrobe and bathroom.

DNE Design Team

Danae Maniadaki, Irini Giotopoulou,

Ioanna Mitropoulou

A residence located in one of the most sought after locations in Athens for a client that leads a global existence and has a taste for craftmanship & intricate details.

The ultimate palette of luxurius materials drifting into everyday living, creating a very personal living experience. The marble cladded entrance with the Λ monogram in aged brass, sets the tone for a journey of lavish discoveries.