Architect Sandra Robles Boesler has stripped away plaster in a Panama City apartment to create a raw aesthetic that is balanced with wood flooring and pastel decor.

The project, [Anonymous] A 003, is located in Panama City's San Francisco neighbourhood, which has undergone a transition in recent years. The project entailed the complete overhaul of a linear, two-storey apartment totalling 344 square metres. Original finishes were removed, including the plaster covering the ceiling.

"The space was totally stripped, returning it to its basic structure, and leaving it totally exposed in its most crude state," said local architect Sandra Robles Boesler. "Once all decorative elements were eliminated from the structure, it became clear the great potential of the space."
Throughout the apartment, Boesler strove to create fluidity and a feeling of "transparency and exposition".

"We can observe this language in the distribution, as well as in the natural and raw materials chosen that embrace the surrounding areas," the architect said.

The ground level contains a kitchen, dining area and a double-height living room. Rooms feature white walls and large windows set within alcoves sheathed in black steel. Dark-coloured shutters mitigate sunlight and provide privacy as needed.

Overhead, the concrete floor slab was left exposed, as were electrical and plumbing components. To add warmth to the space, Boesler added contemporary furniture in paste...