Limassol Seafront Duplex, Cyprus

Limassol Residential – A bespoke two floor apartment overlooking the Mediterranean sea, where well-being aligns with design and where comfort and nature meet. The main challenge faced by Otomi Studio for this project was to transform this vast volume into a more intimate environment for a family of 3. By referring to essential materials such as timber and stone, and having a panoramic sea view, the aim was  to convey the sense of isolation in nature.

Upon entering, one sees the custom made spiral staircase, made of hammered bronze railing on the outer side and Pirarucu fish skin inspired timber on the inner side. The installation is enhanced by a custom made blown glass chandelier. The side wall is made of teak timber in a form of sea waves. This scenography is about the flow of nature, a vortex motion of a whirlpool, fishes swimming down the stream, the movement of a python around its prey.

The kitchen is integrated into the dining and living open space, with a mix of natural walnut for the storage cabinet doors and dark structure oak for the kitchen appliance doors. This kitchen provides maximised functionality of internal storage and integration of kitchen appliances. The extendable dining table, coupled with free-form chandelier, shows the transforming power of open space. The living and dining room is united by custom made linear low wall storage drawers with marble top. The dining and living room is connected to the veranda through a sliding glass door, generating a feeling of spaciousness and clarity. When you pass this boundary, an intimate space is created that provides a refuge and contact with nature. Solid teak furniture, iroko ceiling with starry sky lighting layout and wall finish from clay tiles.