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MPNYC brings pink travertine and green marble reflections to koumkan hotel bar in athens
- MPNYC architects Andreas Kostopoulos and James McNally have completed Koumkan, a lounge bar and restaurant within the Semiramis Hotel in Athens, Greece.
- The project reconnects the iconic hotel, originally designed by Karim Rashid, with its artful roots and the evolving cultural and culinary trends of the city.
- Visitors move through a series of environments, beginning with a serene rose-tinted foyer and culminating in the kaleidoscopic mirrors of the Grande Salle.
- Materials like Tinos green marble and pastel pink travertine establish the foundation of the interior design.
- The interiors feature curated art pieces and bespoke furnishings reflecting owner, entrepreneur, and art patron Dakis Joannou’s commitment to showcasing emerging talent.
- The Grand Salle serves as the heart of Koumkan, hosting a cocktail bar, restaurant, and lounge under a kaleidoscopic mirrored atrium.
- The color palette contrasts subtle fleshy tones with rich textures inspired by American artist William Streng’s abstract paintings.
- The grotto-like space offers diners a unique vantage point—eye level with swimmers.
- The artwork includes furniture designer Ellie Joannou’s sculptural black chairs, mirror designs by Olga Migliaressi Pocha and ceramics by Elina Vassilakis and Alexandra Dore, among others.
- The project focuses on combining art, design, and architecture to take center stage.
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