Kalloes

This project involved the complete transformation of the interior structure and the one and only façade of the existing envelope of a 100 sq.m. wellness & aesthetics venue. Its construction took place from 2022 to 2023. The core idea was to create two robust curved vertical linear levels, developing parallel to one another, from the frontage to the garden area, running through the entire space.  The first level occupies one side and its surface is cladded with eco-cement, whereas the second level occupies the opposite side and its surface is cladded with natural oak veneer. The two levels are connected by means of vertical fixed and sliding glass panels made of ribbed glass, favoring privacy and underscoring the core idea of alternating light and shadows. The functional modules include three treatment rooms, two of which are located in the storefront and have a waiting area, whereas the third one is next to the garden, adjacent to the open space of the site. In addition, the central reception area, changing rooms and a kitchen are well-arranged.

The new geometry created by the curved surfaces produces a continuous perceptual flow of experiential motion, intensifying the multisensory experience of the space that is enhanced by the alternations of materials. Coarseness of the concrete contrasts with affability and warmth of the natural oak wood, whereas the glass surfaces create an assumed discontinuity between the two materials, articulating the architectural composition. The fragmentary perceptual experience is completed through the creation of special details made of structures such as wooden boudoirs, wooden product display cylinders with bronze surfaces, metallic bronze showcases penetrating into the wooden vertical planes, metal L-shaped bronze wall shelves, round mirrors, specially designed bronze table, wall and floor light fixtures and sculptural lamps suspended from the ceiling, balanced by the uniform solid wood flooring. The overall narrative of the space constitutes a multi-sensory experience, enhancing the sense of well-being by promoting natural materials and the sustainable strategic importance of the project.