This holiday apartment is ideal as a base for exploring the Tri-City. The apartment is located in the centre of Gdańsk, and its interior was designed by architects from the Poznań-based PL.architekci studio.
The apartment in the centre of Gdańsk is a large space with an area of 110 square metres. The investors bought the property with holiday and weekend visits in mind. They had worked with the architects before, so they knew exactly what to expect. The architects decided to make changes to the apartment’s layout. The existing developer’s layout divided the rooms in a traditional way and limited the view of the Motława River. In addition, the living area itself was relatively small and cramped, and the entrance hall was oversized.
The new functional layout involved enlarging the living area. To this end, the architects reduced the size of the main bathroom and moved it, designing a kitchen with a dining area in its place. In addition, to further open up the apartment in terms of view and space, they connected the living area with the master bedroom, which included a work area. The whole was closed off with large sliding doors and heavy, light-blocking curtains.
At first glance, the kitchen area may seem small. However, it is fully equipped with a large refrigerator, dishwasher, oven and microwave. In order to hide the washing machine and dryer from view, a special module was created in the hallway.
From the outset, we wanted to capture the seaside atmosphere and references to Gdańsk on the one hand, and a place full of harmony and tranquillity on the other. The entire colour palette is very natural and subdued. Almost all walls and ceilings have been finished with clay plaster. Its imperfection and organic nature, in contrast to the smooth lacquered MDF, adds nobility and naturalness to the entire interior, describe PL.architekci.
The light (both natural and artificial) seeping through the walls and ceilings emphasises the beauty of the plaster texture. The coffee table (B&B Italia) refers to wicker baskets, while the carpet itself, with its delicate pattern, brings to mind sand on the beach after being washed by the waves. The model of sliding doors to the bedroom with a characteristic lattice refers to the window divisions in Artus Court, while the amber finishes of the lamps (Brokis), Murano glass from the bedside table and the intense colour of the bathtub (Antonio Lupi) are references to amber.
The fact that we are in Gdańsk is reminiscent of the almost century-old painting “Gdańsk Crane” by Karl Sattelmair, which was purchased in one of Gdańsk’s antique shops. Thanks to this, although the apartment is modern and minimalist, it has gained a spirit of the times and authenticity.
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About the studio:
PL.architekci is a design studio based in Poznań. Its founders are Katarzyna Cynka-Bajon and Bartłomiej Bajon. Today, the studio is made up of a team of architects who specialise in designing single-family homes and interiors. For over ten years, the office has been implementing projects that have won recognition and awards in industry competitions.
design: PL.architekci, architects Bartłomiej Bajon, Katarzyna Cynka-Bajon, Agnieszka Jurenko (www.plarchitekci.pl)
photos: Tom Kurek
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