On Granary Island, in the heart of Gdansk's Old Town, is the Granaria apartment building, and in it, on the top floor, an apartment designed by Studio Inbalance. Created by Hanna Brzozowska, the interior is characterized by plenty of natural light, space and fine materials.
The owners wanted to create a timeless interior
Photo: Tom Kurek © Studio Inbalance
The fifty-square-meter apartment was to be used for short-term rentals. The investors set several criteria for Hanna Brzozowska, architect of Studio Inbalance. The interior was to have its own unique character, while at the same time maintaining a kind of universality - given that it will have many, different residents.
Luxafers are one of the leitmotifs of the apartment
Photo: Tom Kurek © Studio Inbalance
It was very important for the owners to use good quality materials and create a timeless interior at the same time in line with trends. The work began with the demolition of walls, in this way the architect opened up the space, letting in daylight through the large windows. She also introduced plain white walls, light wood flooring, mirrors, a glazed wall in the bedroom and luxaffers.
A minimalist hallway leads to the kitchen
Photo: Tom Kurek © Studio Inbalance
The minimalist hallway leads to a cream kitchen with a curved, decorative island made of quartz conglomerate, which is the focal point of this space. The whiteness of the kitchen was juxtaposed with a chequered veneer and a terra cotta-colored refrigerator cabinet, alluding to the tiles seen from behind the window. The division between the kitchen-dining area and the lounge space is emphasized by the black wooden table adjacent to the island. This piece of furniture, like others in the apartment, was designed and custom-made.
The kitchen with terracotta accents
Photo: Tom Kurek © Studio Inbalance
The living area is filled with sunshine, and the balcony visible from the living room and the minimalist white facade of the building are integral to the apartment. It is to it that all the vertical, geometric divisions appearing in the interior refer. From the living room we can also see a fragment of the bedroom, which is separated by white glazing. The wall behind the bed has been delicately sculpted with light concrete plaster, and the whole is warmed by brown built-ins, a veneered closet and flowing curtains. Upholstered modules mimic the milling decorating the furniture, which also appears on the dresser.
A bedroom with foxholes and glazing
Photo: Tom Kurek © Studio Inbalance
The original layout of the bathroom was changed, so that, despite the small area, the room is very spacious and functional. The interior is dominated by white and its creamy shades and brick color accents. The shower cubicle is made of the same profiles that divide the bedroom and living room, and foxholes are used.
The interior of the bathroom in creamy colors
Photo: Tom Kurek © Studio Inbalance
The materials used in the interior of the apartment include Silestone Yukon quartz conglomerate (kitchen) and Silestone Miami White (bathroom) from Cosentino, and the radiators are Tulpa and Irys models from Vasco.
