The apartments are designed from the ‘inside-out’, with floor plates configured to ensure privacy while maximizing the perimeter for daylight and views and articulating each residence externally. This approach establishes a strong architectural hierarchy, from the podium base on City Road to the fully glazed upper level penthouses and roof terraces. The selection of materials for the buildings reflects Limassol’s local vernacular render, wood and contemporary elements of concrete to enclose the landscaped courtyard.
By designing a building from the inside-out as much as from the outside-in, VK Apartments instruct a sense of continuity and connection to the widerworld. The starting point for any design solution is to gain an understanding of people’s needs and the way in which a space will be used. The goal is the creation of interiors that are both functional and elegant, while evoking a sense of place and complementing a building’s outward expression.
The entrance exterior foyer is via a soaring four-storey-high atrium. Full-height glazing apartments fill the space with natural light and creates a visual connection with the adjacent views, and three tiers of residential levels step back to create a sequence of staggered terraces. The apartments are open-plan and the majority are naturally lit and visible, helping to improve communication between the interior and the exterior promoting a sense of community.