We’re so pleased to see yet another work of ours 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.
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.
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 […]
‘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 […]
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!
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.
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 […]
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!
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.
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.
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 […]
Summer vibes are in the air, with CondeNast Traveller including some of our all-time favourite projects in their guide with The best Greek Island hotels for 2022.
Works are underway for the revival of the historic 50’s development of Asteria, along with Grivalia Hospitality, Papatheocharis group, AUDO, A6A and Muza Lab. The new One&Only Aesthesis is coming soon to create a unique destination for the Athenian Riviera.
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.
Casa Coya, 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!
As the season opening approaches, Kalesma is all set to receive its guests. A new peek into the hotel through the lens of Salva Lopez is coming soon..
NOS Hotel & Villas is the newest arrival at the discrete intimacy of Sifnos island. Perched on a unique location over Faros, the tranquil ambience of this hideaway awaits.
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!
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘Kalesma’ 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!
We were very happy to share the story of the abandoned wine factory of Dexamenes and its adaptive reuse in the latest episode of the “Astiko Topio” series. You can watch it here!
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.
Kalesma 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.
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!
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!
Inspired by the sculptural folk architecture of the Cyclades, reflecting on the cutting edge technology of air travel, we are thrilled to reveal the new AEGEAN Airlines Business Lounge in “Makedonia” International Airport, aligned with the new era of the airline for even more innovative and upgraded services for its passengers.
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.
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..
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.
Elle Decor is invited to Mykonos in this summer’s issue that hosts Kalesma, the modern interpretation of a traditional village we designed along with Studio Bonarchi in interior design & styling.
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!
“Possibly the house with the greatest sunsets of the Cyclades”, Villa Mandra is featured in the July-August 2021 issue of Arquitectura & Diseño.
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.
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 […]
“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!
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 […]
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 […]
One of our favorite artists, Joanna Burtenshaw, has just presented her latest work in Dexamenes. “Out of thin air” will be on display until 30th September 2021.
‘Kalesma’ has been selected by the editorial team of Architectural Digest among the year’s best new openings, and we couldn’t be any prouder! The hotel was designed in collaboration with Studio Bonarchi in interior design and styling.
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’.
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.
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..
Our work was recently featured on NR Magazine in a beautifully curated interview.
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!
We are very excited to share a glimpse of a new Villa in Sea Dunes we have designed for Costa Navarino. Tune in for more!
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..
“Meaningful luxury in a converted wine factory” is the headline for the Dezeen video interview where we were hosted, following Dexamenes named Ultimate Winner of AHEAD Global Awards 2021.
We were recently given the “Digital Step” grant for digital upgrade, from the European Support Framework.
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!
Special thanks to Dezeen for sharing the news of Dexamenes’ victory in the AHEAD Global Ultimate Accolade as well as the Creative Conversion Award!
Before the end of 2021, we were invited by Design Hotels to reflect upon the future of travelling in the following year. Great to see some cautiously optimistic views from an inspiring community of adventurers!
Seeing off 2020 with a big thank you to EstLiving for including our founders Dimitris & Konstantinos Karampatakis in their Top 10 international designers list for this year! We are so proud to be in such good company and for the acknowledgement of our studio’s work.
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 […]
Very excited to announce that Domes Zeen has won this year’s award for Best Resort by AHEAD Europe!
E-architect has hosted Plane House on their database of so many other amazing global projects, and we couldn’t be any more proud!
We recently had the joy to share our story so far with The Greek Foundation. Many thanks for the feature!
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!
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!
It is a great honor to see some of our most recent hospitality projects included in the list of Wallpaper* about design-led hotels and their contribution to the Greek revival!
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!
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!
We are over the moon to be longlisted with Vora in the Dezeen Awards 2020, in the Hotel and Short-stay Interiors Category!
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!
Exciting news for Villa Mandra, which has made it onto the Dezeen Awards 2020 Architectural Longlist, in the Rural House category!
Construction works are in full swing in Samos, where the new Metaxa experiential Academy rises among a 100 year old vineyard! Coming soon..
Thrilled to have Dexamenes selected as Popular Choice Winner in the Hotels & Resorts category of 2020 A+Awards!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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..
‘FORM FOLLOWS EMOTION’ is the the phrase that captures the essence of being in Villa Mandra, featured this week on Yatzer, Dezeen, Designboom..
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…
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!
New photos of Casa Cook Chania by GEORG ROSKE AND NIK SCHULTE. Click on the image to see them!
A new experiential academy for METAXA brand has broken ground among a 100 year old vineyard. Stay tuned..
Check out the latest Athens Wallpaper* City Guide, that features a series of projects we have worked on!
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..
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..
We are thrilled to have Canaves Oia Epitome awarded for Best Suite in 100% Hotel Design Awards 2019!
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!
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!
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!
We are thrilled to share that Navarino Bay Hotel in Costa Navarino has broken ground! Stay tuned..
Dexamenes has won in the AHEAD Europe 2019 Awards in the category for Best Suite!
Very happy to see Casa Cook Chania hosted in a beautiful feature on Ignant.
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.
Very excited to announce that Dexamenes is a finalist in this years’ AHEAD Awards Europe, in the Hotel Conversion and Suite categories!
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.
Dexamenes is featured in the Design Hotels blog article about historical conversions
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.
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 […]
We are thrilled to announce the opening of Casa Cook Chania in Crete. See this article by Yellowtrace for more details…
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…
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…
We’re thrilled to announce that Dexamenes has won the Best New Architecture in an Existing Building award, at the DOMES 10Year Awards!
We are thrilled to announce that Vora Villas took second place in the Best Resort category of the AHEAD Global Awards 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!
Happy New Year from k-studio! Work on phase II of the Dexamenes Seaside Hotel has begun…
It’s great to see Dexamenes in the Conde Nast Traveller list of Top Holiday Destinations for 2019!
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.
We are proud to see Barbouni featured in this beautiful presentation by Inventions Insider.
We have been selected to design the new Kaplankaya Bay project, an extension of the Six Senses Kaplankaya resort.
We are thrilled to announce that Vora Villas has been named Best Resort In Europe at the AHEAD Awards 2018!
Our Barbouni design is back in the press as a video of the animated roof movement went viral over social media this summer!
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.
We are very happy to hear that our Casa Cook Chania proposals, done in collaboration with Lambs & Lions, have received planning permission!
We are very happy to announce that Vora Villas has been shortlisted in the Resort category of the AHEAD Awards 2018!
We’re happy to announce the launch of our latest hotel project in Mykonos: Branco. Click on the image above to see more…
The Canaves Oia Epitome, Santorini has opened for it’s first season. Click on this page to take a closer look.
We are very excited to present our latest collaboration with Lambs & Lions in the design of Casa Cook Chania
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…
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.
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.
Nearing completion: Four villas, carefully designed to retain privacy whilst maximising the spectacular views from the heights of Santorini. To be launched this summer.
A sneak preview of a project currently underway in the studio. Location and more information to be revealed soon!
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 […]
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…!
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.
We have just completed the design of a new-build, private summer house in Pylos, on the south-eastern coast of the Greek mainland.
We have completed the preliminary design of the full refurbishment of a hotel in the mountainous region of the Greek Peloponnese.
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.
We have been busy in the studio over the holiday period launching our latest project Café Del Mar in Phuket, Thailand!
Great news! Capanna has been shortlisted for the 2012 Restaurant and Bar Design Awards!
Thanks to Restaurant & Bar Design Awards for featuring our project Barbouni!
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!
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!
We are very proud to announce that the Restaurant & Bar Design Awards have announced their shortlist, and OPSO made it!
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.
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.
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.
