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Join our Team

We are always on the lookout for new members that will enrich the dynamic of our team, bringing on board new qualities and perspectives to our work, and will grow as professionals on our side! Go through the active job postings and follow the instructions to apply, if you would like to become part of […]

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“Right Here – Right Now” w/ Athinagoras Kostakos

Throwback to our conversation with Athinagoras Kostakos, where we contemplated the significance of contextuality and seasonality in building and cooking, exploring what means to build and cook the right thing at the right place and the right time.

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Manna Winner of Greek Hotel of the Year

We are proud to see the acclaim of Manna by the Greek Hotel of the Year, with 5 gold awards in the categories New Hotel/Resort, Design Hotel, Historic Hotel, Most Scenic Location and Hideaway Resort, framing its first semester of operation, and sealing the challenge of breaking ground in alpine hospitality in Greece.

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Engel & Völkers Coffee Chronicles

The team of GG Magazine by Engel & Völkers has visited Giorgos Karampelas for an interview that seeks to approach the meaning of home-making and connecting to one’s place, focusing on Greek locations & creatives. You can watch the full video here.

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The ultimate source of inspiration: Travelling

Travelling for site visits is our favourite means of research, in order to discover first hand the diverse cultural contexts, ways of living and understand local heritage. In one of our recent travels to Morocco, we came across a unique fortified granary building typology, the Agadir, one of the world’s most ancient banking systems, that […]

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The Peloponnese among world’s 20 most captivating destinations

Departures Magazine has included the Peloponnese region among the 20 destinations worth visiting in 2024. Manna & Mandarin Oriental Costa Navarino have been highlighted as the newest additions to the hospitality scene that brings this area of our homeland next to some of the world’s most breathtaking locations.

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K-Studio 100% Architect of the year Pavilion

Among the highlights of 2023 is the pavilion we had the chance to put together for the 100% Hotel Show Expo, where awarded as “Architects of the year” we got to revisit some of our projects in an instinctive, playful and limitless context of building with sand.

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Revisiting Grove House

Grove House is immersed in an undulating landscape, amidst olive groves, fruit orchards and vineyards. The stone built smaller-scale volumes, peppered and stitched onto the sloped terrain, create a dynamic variety of positive and negative spaces, each with their own particular relationship to their surroundings, and diverse spatial conditions that streamline daily life.

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Vitra Campus Visit

El Greco Gallery & Doma organized a memorable visit to the emblematic Vitra Campus. Architecture, production and forward thinking in workplace & home design all meet under the unique ethos of a timeless brand. We are grateful for the hospitality & this unique experience!

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Noema Nominated for Archdaily 2024 Building of the Year Awards

In the heart of winter, we are impelled to imagine being in Nōema, a starlit courtyard in the town of Mykonos, thanks to the news that it has been nominated for the 2024 Archdaily Building of the Year Awards. Nōema is one of our most celebrated collaborations with the Berlin-based design studio Lambs and Lions. […]

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Manna featured on Dezeen

Dezeen has included Manna in this week’s selection of projects, with a generous review of its story and transformation.

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The Greek Foundation Athens Travel Guide

We are happy to see one of our earliest collaborations with Claus Brechenmacher & Reiner Baumann for Perianth Hotel featured in the first edition of The Greek Foundation’s Travel Guides, dedicated to the city of Athens. Congratulations for another beautiful edition! Can’t wait to get our hands on one of the copies!

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Liknon winner of GRAIL Awards

This week, the ceremony of the first edition of GRAIL Awards for Greek architecture was celebrated. Liknon won in the category of Public Interest Architecture, and was also awarded with the Gold Architecture Distinction. Photography: Aphroditi Houlaki

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Dezeen Reel for Liknon

The editors of Dezeen have created a beautiful video presentation of Liknon, to complement the article published earlier this year.

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Visit to Tribù HQ

Throwback to last December, when our FF&E team was invited to the Tribù Headquarters in the beautiful city of Bilzen. Besides seeing the latest collections of beautifully crafted outdoors furniture, and being taught some of their intricate manufacturing techniques, the hosts organized a curated tour at the Axel Vervoort Gallery.

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Liknon Shortlisted in EU Mies Awards

Liknon is a vessel of storytelling for the winemaking heritage of METAXA in the island of Samos. We are proud to see this story travel far, with the project being chosen as one of the 40 shortlisted projects for the EUmies Awards 2024. We are grateful for this acknowledgement and for all the trust that […]

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Liknon Among 2024 CDA Nominees

This week we will be attending the CDA Award 2024 in Paris, in order to celebrate Liknon making it to the Nominees in the Best Commercial & Cultural Project in Architecture. We look forward to joining an incredible group of creative leaders from around the world,  honoring Frida Escobedo with the esteemed Le Prix Charlotte […]

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Manna Hotel, a soothing stay in Arcadia

According to the well-travelled editors of Wallpaper*, Manna is very much a place to hunker down, especially come winter when the landscape is often blanketed in snow. We are overwhelmed by the warm reception of this project both by guests and press, and cannot think of a better place to travel mentally on a cold […]

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A firm step into 2024

As the land frosts up and the cold air is scented with wood-smoke, we look back at the past year and anticipate what the next will bring, we wish everyone the chance to rest, reflect, recharge and reboot! Beautiful photo of MANNA Arcadia by Stavros Habakis.

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from K-Studio

K-Studio wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Enjoy our DIY Christmas card – download the image, print it, create your own decoration by following the video instructions, and share the festive spirit. May your holiday season be filled with joy and creativity!

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K-Studio @ The Architect Show 2023

A look back at The Architect Show 2023, where Dimitris & Konstantinos Karampatakis, K-Studio founding partners, were invited to participate in two equally interesting panels, along with other leading professionals of the greek design scene. Special thanks to Archisearch & the Design Ambassador for the invitation & support.

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Diving into new Waters

Time, experience and valuable partners have given us the necessary push to embark on a new journey around the seas of leisure. Keep tuned as we unveil our latest endeavour in the creation of a new residential brand, rooted in location. We cannot wait to reveal more about this adventure during 2024!

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Manna steps into winter

We are proud to present a full tour in the warm embrace of Manna, the hideaway in the arcadic mountains that is already hosting the first visitors of the season. Ana Santl captured its corners and serene surroundings under the light of a fall morning..

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Manna & Dexamenes among Design Hotels top Destinations for 2024

In pursuit of meaningful travel, that trigger our senses and understanding of the world around us, Design Hotels has included the Peloponnese region among the top 7 destinations for 2024. Manna & Dexamenes were selected by their editorial team as highlights for a memorable escape.

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Bespoke items for upcoming project

Objects bring tempo and rhythm to the experience of space. We have teamed up with a talented group of makers in order to deliver uniquely crafted items that will complement the story of the Ibizan finca renovation we have been working on, and will soon be ready to continue its journey through time.

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K-Studio participates in The Architect Show 2023

Save the date for The Architect Show 2023! Our founding partners, Dimitris and Konstantinos Karampatakis will be participating in two of the panels of the talk series under the theme of: Futurespective | Sustainable Practices & New Models of Living, on 8th & 9th December 2023. Special thanks to Archisearch & the Design Ambassador for […]

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K-Studio makes it to The A+ List

Architizer has presented the fifth edition of the A+List, our definitive directory of 210 high-quality architecture and design firms to Watch in 2024, and we are beyond excited to find ourselves in it!

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W COSTA NAVARINO NAMED BEST RESORT IN AHEAD EUROPE 2023

W Costa Navarino received the Award for Best Resort in the AHEAD Europe ceremony that was celebrated last Friday, in London. Being  the brand’s first outpost in Greece, it is a collaborative effort alongside Tombazis & Associates Architects, MKV Design, Interior Design laboratorium & K-Studio.

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O&O Aesthesis

One & Only Aesthesis  has officially opened its doors to mark the beginning of a new chapter in the history of the Athenian Riviera. It is an urban resort nestled in a wooded cove, 20 minutes drive from the centre of Athens, in the heart of the Athenian Riviera. The development stretches over 25 hectares […]

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K-Studio is the 100% Hotel Architect of the Year 2023

The annual expo of 100% Hotel Design Show has recognized our work with the honorary award of Architect of the Year. We will be attending this year’s expo on 18-20 November with our very own pavilion, celebrating our portfolio of projects in the hospitality sector, while on Saturday 18th November George Karampelas, Creative Director of […]

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Rosewood Blue Palace embraces Mediterranean Living

Described as “..the creation of an elevated oasis on the Greek islands”, Rosewood Blue Palace is introduced, marking the thoughtful growth of the brand and its entrance into Greece. The captivating legacy of Crete and timeless natural beauty, along with the Sense of Place® philosophy have informed the re-imagining of the celebrated property, and we […]

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Cultural Sensitivity, identity & sense of place at COATING FORUM 2023

Coating Forum 2023 successfully took place last week in Megaron, the Athens Concert Hall. Our studio was represented by Michalis Skitsas, Creative Director of our team, in a panel that tackled the topics of Cultural Sensitivity, Identity & Sense of Place. We are thankful to the Design Ambassador & the organizing committee for the invitation!

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Dezeen features Liknon

This week, Liknon was featured in Dezeen, along with an interview with Dimitris Karampatakis on the design of “a visitors center buried in a 100-year-old vineyard”. It was also announced that the project is shortlisted in this year’s Dezeen Awards, in the category of Cultural projects. We cannot wait to attend the awards ceremony this […]

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Liknon Nominated in EU Mies Awards

We are deeply honoured to have Liknon nominated for the European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe Awards 2024. You can consult the full list of nominations, Jury and info about the awards. Look forward to the next steps of the process!

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What’s your perspective 2023 series hosts Dimitris Karampatakis

We were recently invited to take part in the YouTube series What’s Your Perspective? and discuss the challenges of designing Liknon & the Aegean Business Lounge, along with our story so far. It has been an absolute pleasure to share our vision & principles with a community of young professionals from all over the world!

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Liknon Shortlisted at Dezeen Awards 2023

We are thrilled to see Liknon, the brand home for Metaxa, make it onto the Dezeen Awards 2023 architecture shortlist, in the category of Culture Architecture. It is an extraordinary honor to find our studio work among such remarkable architecture projects from all over the world. We look forward to the winners’ reveal later this fall!

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Villa Mandra included in 50 iconic homes of est magazine

We are very proud to celebrate EstLiving’s milestone of 50 issues of est magazine, with Villa Mandra recognised as one of 50 iconic homes ever featured on the magazine. 50 Iconic Homes series runs across three features on estliving.com this week, including an edit of est magazine’s most defining projects through the years, as determined by the editorial […]

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Liknon winner of The International Architecture Award® for 2023

Exciting news for Liknon, the brand home of Metaxa, which has won the International Architecture Award® for 2023 by the Chicago Atheneum. It will also be part of the winners exhibition “The City and the World” in the Contemporary Space Athens, which is expected to open on September 8th 2023 through October 1st.

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K-Studio joins The Lobby Conference

This September, we will be joining some of the most important decisionmakers from the European hospitality industry, in a conversation about Purposeful Travel. We are grateful to Design Hotels for inviting us, and simply cannot wait to travel to Copenhagen for such an exciting meetup!

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Barbouni blends in the dunes of Costa Navarino

Costa Navarino has featured Barbouni, one of our earliest works on the messinian coast, explaining how its inclusive design approach towards natural elements has made it a timeless landmark and a social media sensation.

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Manna Arcadia has opened its doors

The first guests have already crossed the threshold of Manna to experience the enchanting embrace of the revived relic and the fir forest surrounding it. Breeding a strong sense of community in the gathering spaces and preserving the impression of the lost sanatorium where healing took place in isolation, Manna aspires to establish itself as […]

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Aegean Lounge Shortlisted at INSIDE Festival 2023

The Aegean Business Lounge at the Athens International Airport has been shortlisted at the World festival of Interiors INSIDE 2023 in the Bars & Restaurants Category. We are looking forward to presenting it to the Jury this December in Singapore!

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Mandarin Oriental Costa Navarino opening approaching

The countdown for the opening of Mandarin Oriental Costa Navarino has began. Nestled on the southwest coast of the Peloponnese, one of the most unspoiled and breathtaking landscapes in the Mediterranean, this beachfront resort will offer a unique experience of unparalleled Greek beauty along with the legendary service for which the brand is renowned. We […]

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Liknon wins DOMa Award for Greek Architecture

Previously this month, Liknon was named winner in DOMa Awards for Greek Architecture, for Best Completed project, as well as in DNA Paris for Cultural Architecture. We could not be any more proud of the warm reception the project is having!

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A first glimpse into Manna

We have recently had the chance to capture a first glimpse into Manna, the revived sanatorium in the depths of the arcadic woods, through the lens of Ana Santl. The hotel is expected to open its doors and resume its life as a modern sanctuary in the following months. Tune in for more insights, soon…

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LIKNON winner of Architecture +Stone Award

The jury of Architizer’s A+ Awards has distinguished LIKNON in the category Architecture +Stone, and we could not be any more proud! LIKNON is the brand house for Metaxa, that complements the productive landscape of stonewall-held terraces on a hundred year old vineyard.

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NOS opens its doors for the season

The first warm rays of light have started to wash the scattered volumes of NOS that populate the back of the peninsula of Fasolou in Sifnos, in order to form a composition that pays tribute to the traditional villages of the island that have inspired and informed this project. NOS has opened its doors for the […]

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NOEMA returns in Mykonos town

It is not summer unless the cyclades say so, and Noema‘s opening for its 3rd season looks like a definite sign.. We collaborated with Lambs and Lions Berlin to craft a unique venue for the center of Mykonos town, on the footprint of an ancient patio.

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Private residence on a remote island

A private island within the Corinthian gulf is the site of one of the residential projects our team is currently working on. Feeling challenged by the extaordinary location and the immense responsibility, we can’t wait to reveal more of the project’s development!

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House in the Alps

We have been invited to work on a private residence in the Swiss Alps, in Crans Montana. The breathtaking scenery, unlike any other place we have worked before, is a great inspiration and an opportunity to explore local building techniques and morphologies. Stay tuned for more info…

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Unearth : NAM Extension Competition Entry

We are delighted to have our joint submission with KENGO KUMA & ASSOCIATES in the competition for the National Archaeological Museum expansion in Athens, published on DesignBoom. It has been an absolute pleasure to collaborate with a team of exquisite standards for a project so close to home, and envision a positive future for our city.

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One&Only Aesthesis

One&Only Aesthesis will soon be opening its doors, bridging a 60-year gap for Asteria, and reviving a site of immense value in natural beauty & architectural heritage in the Athenian Riviera. It features one of the most extensive certified timber structures in Greece, and was developed along with A6A, AUDO and Muza Lab under the […]

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Kalesma wins AHEAD Global Award for Best Suite

We were thrilled to receive the news that Kalesma won the AHEAD Global Award for Best Suite! The panel praised the “rustic-modern design” as “a feast of organic interiors”, creating a sense of “simple perfection”. To see Kalesma reach such a recognition is a great honour and an inspiration, for us and our collaborators, Studio […]

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Villas in the Olive Grove

The Villas in the Olive Grove, a new development for Costa Navarino Residences, will soon be breaking ground in the messinian landscape. Tune in for more insights..

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Vora & Dexamenes featured in ESAIL Lab publication

ESAIL Lab has just released a publication that focuses on the transformation of Dexamenes & Vora, as part of their “Rethinking Space” series. We are immensely grateful for the interest, the impeccable collaboration and the tireless survey from the members of their team, who have managed to follow the thread of the story of the […]

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Liknon featured on Divisare

The experiential museum for the Metaxa brand, LIKNON, is featured on Divisare. Special thanks to the editorial team, for hosting our work among such an inspiring selection of projects!

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K-Studio at 3d Athens meetup

We were recently invited to participate in 3D Athens, a series of monthly meetups that aim to bring together professionals from various creative industries, like architects, interior designers, and visualisers, to discuss ideas, projects, and new developments in a friendly and relaxed environment. The meeting was held in a new space, Metaphor Athens, as an […]

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Ellinikon Beach Villas

It is an absolute joy to share that we are one of the selected offices to work on the development of the Ellinikon Beach Villas. Placed on the beachside of the Ellinikon, one of Europe’s largest regeneration projects, the villas enjoy a combination of seclusion and privacy with the urban lifestyle of the Athenian riviera.

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Aegean Airlines Intra Schengen Business Lounge Opening

A new Business Lounge for Aegean Airlines in the Athens International Airport Intra Schengen Area is about to open its doors this weekend! The third renovated lounge for the airline embraces the principles of combining the soft, curvilinear volumes of vernacular greek architecture with the cutting edge technology of air travelling. It is an honour […]

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Dexamenes wins International Building Beauty Prize in WAF 2022

It’s been a real thrill to receive the International Building Beauty Prize by Royal Fine Art Commission Trust and Ballymore, in the World Architecture Festival 2022 for Dexamenes. “Sophisticated re-use with an unusual level, rewarding to both the senses and intellect. Responsible but exciting, too. An intelligent realisation of all possibilities. It proves beauty can be […]

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Kalesma winner in Ahead Europe 2023 & 100% HDA 2022

Great news for Kalesma, that received the awards for Best Resort & Best Surrounding Areas in 100% HDA 2022, and Best Suite in AHEAD Europe 2022. We could not be any happier for the journey of this project that keeps going with the team of Studio Bonarchi and Kalesma on our side!

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Introducing Liknon, the Brand house of Metaxa in Samos

Between ancestral vines that grow, ripe and yield their sweet muscat fruit for over a century, lies LIKNON, the home of METAXA Brand in the island of Samos. An open invitation to immerse yourself  in the origins and trace the evolution of the spirit, LIKNON is not a museum as we know it. You can […]

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Gestalten’s Mediterranean Home features Kalesma

A carefully curated edition of Gestalten, dedicated to the Mediterranean Home and its understated beauty, features a project we worked on in collaboration with Studio Bonarchi. Kalesma is the cover of a coffee table book that gathers a most inspiring collection of samples of architecture & interiors from the south of Europe.

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Dexamenes nominated for International Building Beauty Prize in WAF 2022

It is with great pleasure that we received the news for Dexamenes, having been nominated for the Royal Fine Art Commission Trust International Building Beauty Prize (IBBP) sponsored by Ballymore for WAF 2022. Our project reached the shortlist of WAF 2020/21, and was thus considered for this newly celebrated prize. We can’t wait to take […]

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Sleeper Sessions Summary

Regardless of the exciting ventures we have in line for the winter ahead, we cannot help but look back with nostalgia at SLEEPER Sessions, that was held in Mykonos last May. Click on the image for a summary of the amazing days spent in the island, where the crew of SLEEPER Magazine put together a […]

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Gestalten Editions latest releases feature Dexamenes

This Fall, three of Gestalten’s publishing house new releases feature Dexamenes: The Archdaily Guide to Good Architecture, Slow Escapes and Building for Change. Always a pleasure to take part in the inspiring conversation their editors initiate, and an honor to find our work among so many extraordinary samples of contemporary architecture!

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Kalesma makes it to Ahead Europe 2022 Shortlist

We’re so pleased to see our work shortlisted in the AHEAD Awards Europe 2022, distinguished in 3 different categories: Lobby & Public Spaces, Suite and Resort. Kalesma is the lovechild of a most cherished collaboration with Studio Bonarchi in Interior Design & Styling.

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Introducing Liknon

Immersed in a muscat vineyard on the slopes of Mount Ambelos, LIKNON is a journey to the origin of the Metaxa brand. The traditional concept of a museum building dissolves into a walkthough and a sensory exploration on a productive landscape of retaining stonewalls and plateaus, thus connecting further to the terroir of Samos. We […]

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Wallpaper Magazine x W Costa navarino

Wallpaper Magazine has visited W Costa Navarino, where we had the chance to collaborate with Tombazis Architects for the design of the F&B outlet of the latest addition to the high-end hospitality cluster of the Messinian coast.

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Joanna Burtenshaw’s work on display at Kalesma

‘Sing As If Sailing’ is the Ancient Greek-derived title of a collection of works inspired by the raw beauty of the Cycladic landscape and the free-spirited energy that radiates from the island of Delos. Intuitive and spontaneous, this body of work transmits the artist’s journey through layers and textures of nature, light and wind that […]

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Salva Lopez x Kalesma

We recently had the chance to revisit Kalesma and capture its most intimate corners through the lens of Salva Lopez. The project, developed side by side with Studio Bonarchi in interior design and styling, was also featured in the latest issue of SLEEPER Magazine. We can’t wait to share more soon!

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“The Visionaries” by Orama interview Konstantinos Karampatakis

Our studio co-founder Konstantinos Karampatakis was invited at the Visionaries Interview Series, an initiative that brings together a community of forward-thinking members of the construction industry. We are very proud to partner with ORAMA Minimal Frames in order to cater to our projects needs for seamless transitions between inside and outside spaces.

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Revisiting JMK

The airport of Mykonos, beyond an infrastructure building, is a gate and a podium that promotes the place of arrival and deeply connects to the travel destination and the notions of place. The inevitable cycladic light that washes with brilliance and warmth all that stands beneath the sun, the invigorating wind that activates  and gives […]

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Aegean Airlines welcome you to the new Business Lounge of AIA

The new venue of Aegean Airlines was conceived drawing inspiration from the sculptural folk architecture of the cyclades, reflecting on the cutting edge technology of airplanes, and was crowned with a sense of comfort, as originally seen in the air traveling world. We are very proud to share the details of this project!

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K-Studio in conversation with Est Living

We were recently hosted in the interview series of Est Living, where we had the chance to discuss some of the core values of our studio practice, as well as share some insights of our upcoming ventures.

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Revealing Grove House

Immersed in its natural habitat and in keeping with the local vernacular, Grove House is a country house that retains its architectural heritage whilst redefining traditional boundaries between internal and external space.

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SLEEPER Podcast interview with Dimitris Karampatakis

Our studio co-founder Dimitris Karampatakis had a conversation with Sleeper’s Editor-at-Large Guy Dittrich, which you can listen in this podcast episode. It has been a real pleasure to engage in such an inspiring discussion and get the chance to expand on some of the topics that are close to our hearts. Dimitris will also be […]

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K-Studio HQ featured in Open Office

We have opened the doors of our headquarters to welcome Open House Athens for the initiative Open Office, and give a glimpse of our team’s day to day routines. You can watch the full video tour here.

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Corales Villas

Corales Villas, a new exclusive hideaway, gazing over the Adeje golf and the blue Atlantic was developed with Leonardo Omar Arquitectos in Tenerife. We cannot wait to share with you more fromt its seductive blend of style, luxury & comfort!

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Noema opening

After a winter of reflections, musings and culinary experimentation, NŌEMA opens its doors on 6th May for its second season. You can now peek into our latest collaboration with Berlin-based design studio Lambs and Lions  in our project gallery.

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A peek into Aegean Airlines AIA business lounge

We are thrilled to share the news of the opening of the New Aegean Extra Schengen Lounge in the Athens International Airport. Reflecting the new brand identity of the airline, the lounge combines a relaxed ambience inspired from the sculptural folk architecture of the Cyclades and the cutting edge technology of air travel with great […]

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Ibizan Finca Renovation

Construction works are progressing in Ibiza, where we have been working on the renovation of a traditional finca. We can’t wait to reveal more upon its completion!

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Mandarin Oriental Costa Navarino revealed

We are delighted to share the news that Mandarin Oriental is making its debut in Greece with the opening of Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino at Navarino Bay in spring 2023. Perched on an outcrop amidst a breathtaking natural landscape, overlooking the historical bay of Navarino, the beachfront resort will feature uniquely curated assets of the […]

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Dexamenes shortlisted in Mies van der Rohe Award 2022

The exciting journey of Dexamenes continues, with the latest news of the project being chosen as one of the 40 shortlisted project of the European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe Award 2022. Honored to be included among such extraordinary contributions, we are thankful for all those who worked towards making […]

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A Return to the Arcadic Forests for 2022

As the year is coming to a close we look forward to the next with excitement and anticipation! We are delighted to share a preview from our latest project, MANNA located in the ancient fir forests of Arcadia. There, lost for a century, sits an abandoned sanatorium. We were invited us on the journey of […]

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Kálesma Awarded at 100% HDA

‘Kálesma’ received two awards in this year’s 100% Hotel Design Awards, for best Room & Bathroom, and best Lobby/Foyer/Reception. Special thanks to the organizers and jury for acknowledging the joint effort we made with Studio Bonarchi in interior design& styling. We can’t wait to reveal more insights from this cycladic village in 2022!

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Liknon Rises Among an Ancient Vineyard

LIKNON is the new home for METAXA on the greek island of Samos. Located in a 100 year old vineyard, it borrows the dynamic of manmade stonewalls that blend into the valley, to showcase the origins and traditions of Metaxa in high quality goods and winemaking.

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In Conversation with Est Living

With the opportunity of 2021 Archiproducts Design Awards, Est Living invited us to talk about our origins, design now and in the future, as members of the jury panel. We are really looking forward to unveiling this year’s winners!

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Kálesma Featured at Ignant

Kálesma is a dream for design-loving travelers, according to Ignant that hosted a travel feature about the hotel earlier last summer. The project was developed in collaboration with Studio Bonarchi in interior design & styling.

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Gazing at the Atlantic

Beyond our familiar mediterranean sea, we recently travelled to Portugal, to discover the coast of the Atlantic for one of our latest private projects. Looking forward to seeing it take shape!

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Nōema featured on Yatzer

An oasis of understated sophistication and Zen ambience inspired by Cycladic minimalism and vernacular craftsmanship, Nōema is featured this week in Yatzer. A collaboration with Berlin-based design studio Lambs and Lions, more details to be revealed soon..

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OPENING OF “THE CITY AND THE WORLD” EXHIBITION

We are very happy to be part of the exhibition “The city and the world 2021” that open its doors this Friday 10th September, in th European Center in Athens. Our works Villa Mandra and Dexamenes will be on display, as winners of the International Architecture Awards 2021 by the Chicago Atheneum.

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DESIGNBOOM STEPS INTO K-STUDIO HQ

Designboom visited our office space earlier this summer, and we had the chance to discuss about our design philosophy, our story so far, as well the studio’s future.

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K-STUDIO SHORLISTED TWICE AT WAF 2021

Another incredible distinction has arrived for Dexamenes and Villa Mandra, that have been Shortlisted in the WAF 2021, in the categories of Hotel & Leisure and House & Villa (Rural/Nature) respectively. We are really looking forward to being part of this global celebration of design and architecture, among so many reknowned colleagues!

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CASA COYA BREAKS GROUND IN TENERIFE

Construction works are in full swing in Tenerife! Casa Coya will be an exclusive hideaway, gazing over the Adeje golf and the blue Atlantic. Elaborated alongside Leonardo Omar Arquitectos, we are currently working on the design of branded villas, hotel and F&B amenities.

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K-STUDIO x TRAVEL COLOURS CITY GUIDES

The Travel Colours City guides invite you to slow down and feel the authentic soul of a city (and country). This Greece Edition presents an exclusive selection of the best boutique hotels, as well as award-winning architectural holiday homes inspired by the country’s traditional Cycladic architecture and the surrounding landscape. Kalesma and Canaves Oia Epitome are featured among the […]

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Nōema arrives in Mykonos town

Nōema opened in spring 2021 in the whitewashed maze of Mykonos town. As well as a 170–cover restaurant, Nōema has an outdoor bar for intimate live sets, an indoor salon, and a stand-alone concept store, showcasing a signature line by Marios Schwab and Jacopo Ianniello alongside an exclusive collection of Greek and international brands. Nōema […]

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Great Escapes Mediterranean features Dexamenes

“Great Escapes Mediterranean _ The Hotel Book” by Taschen is a book that travels you around our part of the world. Angelika Taschen has hand picked a beautiful selection of places to stay around the Mediterranean that inspire you to travel and explore! We are very proud to see Dexamenes amongst such beautiful places!

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PAST FORWARD

It has been an honor to be invited by the RCA School of Architecture Interior Design Programme at the lecture series ‘Inside/Out’, where we had the chance to talk about our work in ‘Past Forward’.

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Kalesma Feature at Yatzer

Kálesma, marries cycladic heritage with the myconian laid-back glamour, as seen on Yatzer‘s beautiful feature. The hotel is the fruit of a stitchless collaboration with Studio Bonarchi in interior design and styling.

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Dimitris & Konstantinos Karampatakis join the jury of Archiproducts Design Awards

Archiproducts has invited us to be part of this year’s Jury of their Design Awards, among so many creatives and designers that we admire. Now in its sixth edition, the Archiproducts Design Awards celebrate excellence in international design, with a true tribute to creativity, research and innovation. We are really looking forward to going through this […]

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Nōema Opening

A bold appreciation of the cycladic spirit, Nōema is a modern Greek restaurant with a hidden courtyard for music in central Mykonos town. Opening soon..  

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Introducing Kalesma

As the world dreams of opening its doors, we feel the growing call to travel, to explore, to meet. Kalesma invites us to experience the beauty of Mykonos and to connect to the essence of Cycladic life. We are very proud to share our latest hospitality project in collaboration with Studio Bonarchi!

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Exploring the Cretan coasts

One of the latest projects we have been working on, has brought us on a beautiful Mediterranean location on the island of Crete. More info to be revealed soon..

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Dexamenes Nominee at EU Mies Award 22

We are very excited to start off the year sharing the news that Dexamenes is nominated to the European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe Award 2022!    

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Big Win for Dexamenes at AHEAD Global

We are over the moon to announce that Dexamenes has WON both Best Creative Conversion and is the overall WINNER of the Ultimate Accolade Award in AHEAD Awards Global! Described by the judges as a place ‘where every design gesture has a purpose, there is no embellishment just a celebration of the truth’ Special thanks to […]

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HELIOS Shortlisted at AHEAD Europe

Great news for Helios, the poolside restaurant we designed for Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens, that is shortlisted in this years AHEAD Awards Europe in the restaurant category!

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Kalesma nears completion

Construction works are nearing completion in Kálesma, a project in which we have closely collaborated with Studio Bonarchi by Vangelis Bonios in interior design and styling. We are happy to share updates, click on the image for more!

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“In vino veritas” takes us to Bordeaux

During our research for an exciting new project, we were given the chance to visit some of the world’s best wineries in Bordeaux. Looking forward to revealing more details on our collaboration with InVinoVeritas in Évora, Portugal!

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14th August 2020

It’s a great honour to have our team selected in the Dezeen Awards 2020 Emerging Architecture Studio of the year Longlist, among such amazing colleagues!

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11th August 2020

Dexamenes are among the Longlisted Hospitality buildings of the Dezeen Awards 2020, and we couldn’t be any more proud of the journeys this project keeps taking us!

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11th August 2020

Exciting news for Villa Mandra, which has made it onto the Dezeen Awards 2020 Architectural Longlist, in the Rural House category!

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5th August 2020

Thrilled to have Dexamenes selected as Popular Choice Winner in the Hotels & Resorts category of  2020 A+Awards!

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3rd August 2020

Construction works are in full swing in Samos, where the new Metaxa experiential Academy rises among a 100 year old vineyard! Coming soon..

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13th July 2020

We are so proud to share that Scorpios  has topped the Condé Nast Traveller list as the Best Beach Club in the World for Summer 2020!

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10th July 2020

Canaves Oia Epitome has been awarded Best Resort Hotel in Europe and Best Resort Hotel in Greece at the prestigious Travel and Leisure World’s Best Awards 2020!

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29th May 2020

Taverna37 is part of the Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens. It is one of the venues we have designed for this iconic Athenian destination. Coming soon..

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28th May 2020

We were invited  to participate in the podcast series Archisearch Talks: Advise to Young Architects. Tune in to listen to the full interview, clicking here!

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8th May 2020

Helios Restaurant, part of the Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel Athens, has been beautifully captured by the talented Peter Landers. Click on the image for more…

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3rd May 2020

‘FORM FOLLOWS EMOTION’ is the the phrase that captures the essence of being in Villa Mandra, featured this week on Yatzer, Dezeen, Designboom..

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29th April 2020

We were recently hosted in the Design Diaries series of the Design Hotels Blog, and had the chance to share some of our latest news and core values. Many thanks for the beautifully curated piece!

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25th April 2020

Our proposal for the renovation of this historic Sanatorium in Arcadia has been granted building permission. We are so exited to breath new life to this monument!

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9th April 2020

A new experiential academy for METAXA brand has broken ground among a 100 year old vineyard. Stay tuned..

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2nd April 2020

We have just shared one of our latest completed projects, that we couldn’t be any more proud of! Villa Mandra is a holiday house in one of our favourite cycladic islands..

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26th March 2020

Check out the latest Athens Wallpaper* City Guide, that features a series of projects we have worked on!

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4th March 2020

A new hotel is about to change the rules of traditional Mykonian hospitality. We are proud to present to you Kálesma, a project on which we have worked in collaboration with Studio Bonarchi by Vangelis Bonios. Click on the image for more..

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9th February 2020

We are very proud to have three of our projects included in the pages of  the beautiful edition of  New Perspectives, The Design Hotels™ Book, Edition 2020. Dexamenes, Perianth and Vora are all members of the Design Hotels collection!

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10th February 2020

Just arrived in our project gallery, Typeroom is a work & retail space for typographers and graphic designers, in the center of Athens. Click on the image for more!

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4th February 2020

It is a great joy to announce that Perianth has won in the category of Best Suite of the Year in the Greek Hotel of the Year Awards 2020!

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27th January 2020

We are thrilled to share that Navarino Bay Hotel in Costa Navarino has broken ground! Stay tuned..

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20th November 2019

We are thrilled to have Canaves Oia Epitome awarded for Best Suite in 100% Hotel Design Awards 2019!

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29th October 2019

The latest publication by Gestalten ‘The New Mediterranean’ is a beautiful collection of projects from our part of the world. Very proud to be featured in such good company.

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4th October 2019

We are thrilled to hear that Canaves Oia Epitome has won 2 awards in the Travel and Leisure World’s Best Awards 2019, Best Resort in Europe and Best Resort in Greece! It is featured here on their site in their list of the top 100 Hotels in the World.

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10th August 2019

Very excited to announce that Dexamenes is a finalist in this years’ AHEAD Awards Europe, in the Hotel Conversion and Suite categories!

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12th July 2019

We are excited to share our proposals for a new marina and leisure complex on the Aegean coast of Turkey. This is the second k-studio project for Kaplankaya, the first being the Anhinga restaurant, bar and beach club in the neighbouring bay of Civit Koyu.

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28th June 2019

We are thrilled to present our design for the new Mykonos Airport – Click here to watch the film produced by Studio Taf – We worked in collaboration with Betaplan S.A. and the proposals were launched this week by Fraport Greece at a press conference in Mykonos. It has been incredible experience so far and we look forward […]

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15th June 2019

We are thrilled to announce the opening of Casa Cook Chania in Crete. See this article by Yellowtrace for more details…

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10th April 2019

The Typeroom is a design studio and cultural creative hub for the graphic design and typography company Parachute. A project completed last year, we will be adding it to our site soon…

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6th April 2019

This recent article in Greek newspaper Kathimerini celebrates the much anticipated opening of the Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel in Vouliagmeni. We are very proud to be part of the re-birth of this iconic Athenian destination, having designed 2 restaurants within the resort. More details about these projects to follow soon…

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1st February 2019

We are thrilled to announce that Vora Villas took second place in the Best Resort category of the AHEAD Global Awards 2019!

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5th March 2019

We’re thrilled to announce that Dexamenes has won the Best New Architecture in an Existing Building award, at the DOMES 10Year Awards!

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12th January 2019

The Four Seasons Astir Palace Hotel, Athens has announced their opening, planned for early summer 2019. We have designed 2 restaurants within the resort and look forward to sharing the details of them soon!  

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9th January 2019

It’s great to see Dexamenes in the Conde Nast Traveller list of Top Holiday Destinations for 2019!  

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24th November 2018

We were pleased to take part in the Hotel Megatrends Event 2018, where Dimitris Karampatakis gave a presentation of the studio’s work and our approach to design.

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20th November 2018

We are thrilled to announce that Vora Villas has been named Best Resort In Europe at the AHEAD Awards 2018!

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18th September 2018

Our Barbouni design is back in the press as a video of the animated roof movement went viral over social media this summer!

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15th August 2018

We are very happy to announce that Vora Villas has been shortlisted in the Resort category of the AHEAD Awards 2018!

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16th July 2018

The Canaves Oia Epitome, Santorini has opened for it’s first season. Click on this page to take a closer look.

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15th July 2018

We are very happy to hear that our Casa Cook Chania proposals, done in collaboration with Lambs & Lions, have received planning permission!

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15th June 2018

We have been selected to design the new Kaplankaya Bay project, an extension of the Six Senses Kaplankaya resort.

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7th May 2018

We are very excited to present our latest collaboration with Lambs & Lions in the design of Casa Cook Chania

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24th April 2018

We are thrilled to share the news that Navarino Residences has been named Global Winner of the “Best Luxury Development” category, and Local Winner of the “Best Off-Plan Development in Greece” category, in the Homes Overseas Russian Awards.

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30th March 2018

We are thrilled that our Arcadia hotel project has not only received funding from ESPA, but achieved the highest number of points in the process! Looking forward to realising this project, stay tuned…

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2nd March 2018

The Navarino Residences were crowned “Best International Residential Development” for 2017 – 2018 in the 26th annual International Property Awards. Judged by an independent panel of 70 experts, the awards celebrate the highest levels of achievement by companies operating in all sectors of the global property and real estate industry.

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19th February 2018

Queen Bee has opened its doors. An all-day bakehouse-bistro in the heart of Athens inspired by the elegance of the Art Deco building it sits within.

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2nd February, 2018

Nearing completion: Four villas, carefully designed to retain privacy whilst maximising the spectacular views from the heights of Santorini. To be launched this summer.

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18th January 2018

A sneak preview of a project currently underway in the studio. Location and more information to be revealed soon!

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10 January 2018

Our first post of the new year presents our design for the 5* boutique hotel, Canaves Oia Epitome, part of the Canaves Oia Resorts in Santorini. The project is currently under construction and the hotel looks set to open this summer. Stay tuned…!

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22nd December 2017

Our final post of the year is a photo taken from the incredible location of one of 2017’s most exciting new projects. Working for the developers Coya Invest and in collaboration with the local architect Leonardo Omar Arquitectos, we are now working on the detailed design of the interiors of 40+ new branded villas and a […]

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17th November 2017

Building In Paradise: We took part in this year’s 100% Design Hotel conference, presenting and discussing the design and construction processes involved in Scorpios, Anhinga and Cafe Del Mar Phuket.

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19th August 2017

We have completed the preliminary design of the full refurbishment of a hotel in the mountainous region of the Greek Peloponnese.

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15th July 2017

We have just completed the design of a new-build, private summer house in Pylos, on the south-eastern coast of the Greek mainland.

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5th July 2017

We’re happy to announce the launch of our latest hotel project in Mykonos: Branco. Click on the image above to see more…

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14th March 2017

We are very happy to share photos of DOX, our latest completed project in Chicago’s food center. A modern greek eatery inspired by the Mediterranean palette and way of life.

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9th January 2017

We have been busy in the studio over the holiday period launching our latest project Café Del Mar in Phuket, Thailand!

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26th September 2016

We are very proud to announce that our project Plane House is the overall winner in the ‘Best Vacation House’ category of the KTIRIO Magazine 30th Anniversary Awards. Thank you for your vote!

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14th June 2016

We are super excited to announce that Scorpios, our project done in collaboration with Lambs & Lions, has been shortlisted for Best European Restaurant in this year’s Restaurant & Bar Design Awards!

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16th June 2015

We are very proud to announce that the Restaurant & Bar Design Awards have announced their shortlist, and OPSO made it!

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6th January 2015

Designs are underway for the redevelopment of a prominent building in central Athens. The proposals transform this iconic building into a collection of luxury, urban hotel apartments that are designed and intended to provide an intimate, residential experience with unique style in an ideal location.

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25th November 2014

The extension of Rock & Balls is complete and open for business. The restaurant has grown to encompass the neighbouring shop space, allowing for further dining space with a slightly varied identity.

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19th September 2014

We are pleased and honoured to be part of Monocle magazines’ feature about upcoming architectural practices in Greece. In a piece entitled ‘Picking up the Pieces’ by Alicia Kirby, we share our thoughts about the current architectural scene in the wake of economic crisis and where we think things are headed.

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25th June 2013

E-architect has hosted Plane House on their database of so many other amazing global projects, and we couldn’t be any more proud!

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22th August 2012

Great news! Capanna has been shortlisted for the 2012 Restaurant and Bar Design Awards!

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