Kolonaki Duplex with Penthouse Renovation transforms a three-storey private dwelling located in the neighborhood of Kolonaki in the city centre of Athens. Comprising the two upper floors and terrace of an apartment building constructed in the 80s, the project focuses on an energy efficiency upgrade. The interior design balances the existing tonality of the dark marble floor with dark aluminum frames, metallic blinds, and wooden elements. The wide spaces of the interior interplay with the openings, providing a visual openness and a connection through panoramic views of the city.

This compact Exarchia apartment is reimagined through precise, subtle interventions. A steel partition opens the space and fills it with natural light, while new materials bring a fresh identity. Flexible custom elements adapt to daily life, creating a home that balances openness and functionality while preserving the character of the original Athenian apartment.

New Municipal Market of Agia Marina, is our award-winning proposal that earned our office an Honorable Mention in the Public Architectural Ideas Competition organized by the Municipality of Ioannina. Titled “Architectural Ideas Competition for the Design of the New Agia Marina Municipal Market and Its Integration into the Urban Landscape,” the project was developed in collaboration with Miltiadis Katsaros, Architect and Professor at the School of Architecture, NTUA (M2K Architects I.K.E.).

This concept design for a Kypseli apartment renovation envisions a vibrant one-bedroom space designed specifically for a young artist passionate about theatre, cinema, and music. The interior centres around the fireplace as a focal point, creating distinct zones for living, dining, and entertaining. Custom furniture and built-in elements maximise space and enhance the connection between the interior and the balcony, offering a seamless flow for gatherings and creative expression.

The XT97 extension involves a penthouse addition to an existing building in the center of Athens, recognized as one of the most notable examples of modernist housing from the 1930s and possibly an early precursor to Brutalism. Restoring the building and adding an extension presented a complex challenge, not only from an architectural and construction perspective but also in terms of its cultural and social significance.

The extant building, nested in the city centre of Athens, is one of the finest examples of interwar modern housing in Greece – and potentially an early precursor to brutalism, imposed by topological factors in Greece. That was – considering his work – one of the main concerns of the architect Aggelos Siagas. Namely, incorporating the principles of modernism, in an effective way, in 1930s Athens. The initial design by Siagas stipulated two independent maisonettes, adjacent not only vertically, but also horizontally. This solution of Athenian housing, alongside many innovations in the design, constitute the particularity and genius of the building. In the forthcoming years, the initial design was abandoned and more conservative approaches were employed, changing not only the interior, but also the facade of the building.

A film – documentary during the restoration of XT97, an interwar modernist building and an early brutalism precursor, nested in the city centre of Athens. The initial design by Angelos Siagas stipulated two independent maisonettes, adjacent not only vertically, but also horizontally. In the forthcoming years, this concept was abandoned. Lara Vartzioti found the extant building and began the restoration process in 2021. The film shows how during this time, various originally hidden details of the building were discovered. Many of the design decisions were made on site, as a  result of collaboration with the construction crew. The construction process demonstrated in the documentary, in synergy with the crew team’s knowledge and the architect’s intentions, has led to the retention of many details of the original building, the structure and the shell, along with the transformation of the interior into flexible spaces that can be adapted for different uses, in direct contrast to the strict floor plans of the original Siagas’ designs. From the original building, the slabs of the existing reinforced concrete load-bearing structure were retained and reinforced with plates. During this process, the cross-section of the columns and beams was increased, while the third floor slab was demolished and reconstructed, as it had suffered irreparable damage. The video captures these moments, creating a narrative of how this nearly demolished shell got alive, remembering its original form.

These pictures capture the essence of the building’s original condition, as it was found, while showing the process of its restoration.

In a rural town Ioannina, lying in a valley of the Greek Alps of Epirus, the dwelling is located in the suburb with picturesque character. The stone house falls into the traditional typology of Greek rural houses, with only one level and very simple layout. The presence of the stone is dominant between the very few materials used, like wood on the roof and concrete on the floor.

While working on the competition for the renovation of The Circus Hostel, we wanted to bring together a contemporary minimalist approach to design with the playful atmosphere of a circus. We got inspired by the existing infrastructure of the hostel, as well as the forms, the curtains and the hanging elements of the tents of the circuses. Curtains, hanging lights, as well as minimalist furniture in black and white come together to create a cool yet cozy vibe for the rooms of The Circus Hostel in Berlin. The colors respect and enhance the existing color palette used in the hostel. This way we created an atmosphere that is cool and cozy, urban and dreamy simultaneously.