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kitchen also had a low ceiling
to accommodate the lighting.
But, fortunately the apartment
didn’t appear to require major
structural changes.”
Working with co-designer
Juan Gutierrez, the architect
gutted the interior, replacing
all the flooring with off-white
porcelain tiles that create a
flowing, uncluttered look.
“These tiles also have the
advantage of being highly
reflective, so they bounce the
light around the apartment.
The large tiles are almost like
mirrors on the floor.”
The concrete slab ceilings
and walls were painted in a
similar shade to the floor.
“The white palette creates
a very calm, neutral backdrop,
that doesn’t detract from the
spectacular view,” Charalambous says. “Colour is provided
by the view itself – mainly the
blue of the water and the sky.”
Contrasting textures also
enliven the interior – sleek
acrylic, glass, and smooth
leather are contrasted with
an animal skin rug, upholstered furniture and a textured
wall. This features a white,
Mid-century-sty