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Framing The City
Kimberley Powell

Framing The City

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“In the beginning, there was... the view,” one might say, echoing the spirit of Hesiod’s famous words.
A singular, breathtaking panorama unfolds—the urban tapestry of Thessaloniki merging with the shimmering expanse of the Thermaic Gulf.

photo_credit Kimberley Powell
Kimberley Powell
photo_credit Kimberley Powell
Kimberley Powell
photo_credit Kimberley Powell
Kimberley Powell

In contrast, a curated landscape of dwarf conifers, blooming native shrubs, and natural stones composes a vivid, intentionally crafted natural scene—an artificial yet harmonious echo of nature.

photo_credit Kimberley Powell
Kimberley Powell
photo_credit Kimberley Powell
Kimberley Powell
photo_credit Kimberley Powell
Kimberley Powell

In medias res - in between - emerges a residence defined by structural and material simplicity, designed to frame and elevate the visual experience of these two (non)limits. A space of continuous visual transitions, it stands at the threshold between nature and culture, where boundaries blur and perspectives shift.

photo_credit Kimberley Powell
Kimberley Powell
photo_credit Kimberley Powell
Kimberley Powell
photo_credit Kimberley Powell
Kimberley Powell

A central box-shaped piece of furniture distinctly defines the spaces in the residence (entrance - reception, living room, kitchen, utility room) without strict geometric limits, clearly shaping the movement of users, while creating targeted “windows” for viewing the (non) limits. An interplay of absence and solid material, combined with a 'non finito' metal grid, forms a

photo_credit Kimberley Powell
Kimberley Powell
photo_credit Kimberley Powell
Kimberley Powell
photo_credit Kimberley Powell
Kimberley Powell

‘'memory wall' in the living room—where travel memories are showcased in full light, evoking a sensory connection to the past and inviting mental wandering. A desk designed for dual use—both as a workspace and a seat—enhances the reading experience by offering a view of the sun setting behind the peaks of Mount Olympus, adding to the aesthetic pleasure of the moment
As users depart, a composition of strategically placed mirror surfaces causes their reflection to subtly vanish—leaving, as the final visual impression, the unique view once more revealed”.

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F70 by Salice
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Mark Table by Moroso
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Nautilus by Cattelan Italia spa

Project data

Project Year
2025
Category
Apartments
Building Area
118 m2
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