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The '60s saw the emergence of some iconic design, from miniskirts to the E-Type Jaguar. In architecture, concrete dominated the world of apartments, but the simple shapes of the exteriors belied the complexity of some of the interiors.
Originally built in the '60s, the apartment shown here was organised literally back-to-front for today's requirements. Living areas, master bedroom and kitchen were all kept away from the sun and the view, which were being enjoyed by some of the less frequently used service areas.
So the remaking of this interior began with the removal of as much of the old as possible. This included some of the internal structure, says Dino Raccanello of interior designers Arclinea Design.
"It was a complicated interior with a number of small spaces. The redesign simplified the space, making it more naturalistic, creating open living areas with access to the north-facing balcony and the view," he says.
"Walls were removed and new beams were put in place. Only the bathroom stayed where it was, its location fixed by the apartment building's service core."
Kitchen, dining and living areas are now all part of a single, open-plan room. The master bedroom was also moved to the light side of the apartment. It is separated from the living areas by an opaque-glass sliding panel.
Storage was one of the biggest issues facing the owners before the redesign of their apartment. This shortage meant they had many day-to-day items in constant view.
With clean and simple lines being the cornerstone of the new design, this had to change so plenty of storage was included. There are tall birch cabinets in the main room, but their simple forms keep them discreet. The same can be said of the extensive kitchen unit, which despite its many cupboards looks like one unified feature.
White is the base colour for the interior dŽcor, with highlights coming from the occasional touch of limestone on tabletops and the light-toned birch used for the parquet floor and kitchen bar. The same timber is used for the bedhead in the master bedroom, and the seats of the two kitchen stools, keeping the colour scheme consistent throughout.
"The materials and colours were chosen to reflect the beach-resort feel of the area," says Raccanello.
"We wanted to provide a neutral canvas for the view and create a light and airy feel. But we also wanted to relate the interior to the apartment's original period."
To achieve this, the apartment was refurnished from scratch, with a small quantity of new pieces. These include the round Knoll side and dining tables, the slope-armed Qudos chairs and a number of Fritz Hansen Series 7 dining chairs. All were chosen because they are representative of the '60s-style aesthetic with which the designer wanted to imbue the apartment.
The Fritz Hansen chairs are upholstered in a green fabric. This creates a link with the apartments outdoor area by reflecting the colour of the plants around the balcony.
The bathroom received the simple white treatment too. The small room has only a narrow shelf for storage rather than a large and space-absorbing vanity unit.
Ambient lighting completes the look of the interior at night. Standard lamps are the primary source, with downlights only used in work areas such as the kitchen.
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