In a 1970s apartment located in Pefki, a complete renovation and spatial reorganization were carried out to accommodate two dental practices with shared auxiliary spaces.
At the entrance of the apartment, at the center of the floor plan, are the reception and waiting areas. The waiting area provides direct access to the first practice, while a corridor next to the reception leads to the bathroom, the sterilization room, and the second practice at the rear of the apartment.
Both practices share the same layout, consisting of an examination area and an office area designed as a unified space. The two areas can be connected or separated by a translucent glass sliding door, allowing flexibility in the daily operation of the practice and facilitating the patient’s transition between examination and consultation spaces.
The practice located on the front façade of the apartment is north-facing and directly connected to the waiting area. A separate room with specialized equipment is accessed through the office area. The second practice, located on the rear façade, is south-facing and has a more private character, as it is accessed indirectly through the corridor. Its office area, slightly larger in size, also includes access to a private WC.
Color constitutes a central design element throughout the project. The intention was to create spaces with a distinct identity and a welcoming atmosphere that differs from the typical character of medical environments. In the first practice, the ceilings of both rooms were painted in a deep green tone, while in the second practice the ceilings, the main wall, the library composition, and the cabinetry were finished in dark blue.
The reception area and corridor are visually unified through the application of different colors on both walls and ceilings, as well as through a continuous linear lighting element. Starting from the entrance, the lighting defines the reception area and continues along the corridor, highlighting its full length.
In the bathroom, large-format grey tiles were applied to the floor and to the wall surfaces behind the sanitary fixtures, while the remaining surfaces, including the ceiling, were painted in a vivid terracotta shade.
White was used on the remaining vertical surfaces throughout the project, including the frames, while large-format grey floor tiles establish a continuous material base across all spaces.
The built-in wooden cabinetry in the rear practice follows the color palette of the surrounding walls, while the cabinetry in the front practice is finished in grey. The custom-made reception desk at the entrance and the storage units in the bathroom are clad in walnut veneer, introducing a warmer material expression within the overall composition. Countertops and sinks in both practices and the bathroom were constructed in seamless white Corian, creating a clean and continuous surface.
The lighting design combines linear and spot lighting elements, highlighting both the contemporary character required in healthcare environments and a more intimate and approachable atmosphere.