Focus Greece
Editorial: Embracing Context and Soul Across architecture and design, this selection from Greece listens to place and answers with clarity. In cities and
Glass Reinvented: Yiannis Ghikas on Soda Tables for Miniforms
About Soda Tables Soda tables are Yiannis Ghikas's the latest collaboration with the Italian brand Miniforms, named after one of the three main ingredients of glass, the material out of
Bridging Art and Function: How Sotiris Lazou Designed the Solida 012 Chair for al2
3 Questions for Sotiris Lazou Design Studio Q: The chair feels both sculptural and soft. Where did the idea begin, and what was the first insight that set the
From Sketch to Street: NOOS Electric Scooter by Matadog Design
3 Questions for Matadog Design Q: How did the initial brief for NOOS translate into the final concept? A: Designing the first Greek electric vehicle was a major responsibility
Urban Soul Project on Redefining Santorini Hospitality with Neema Maison Finikia’s Fashion-Forward Architecture
3 Questions for Urban Soul Project Team Q: How does your design integrate architecture, fashion, and nature to create a unique hospitality experience? A: At Neema Maison, our guiding principle
The Slot House in Tinos: Harmonizing Minimal Architecture with Cycladic Landscape and Sunlit Living
3 Questions for Katerina Valsamaki Q: The house is described as a "slot in the hill," deeply nesting into the earth. What inspired this design gesture and how does it
Transforming Industrial History Into Modern Retail: Frabala Store’s Thoughtful Renovation in Pagrati
3 Questions for the So Far Studio Q: How did you approach redesigning a space with such a layered history without erasing its past identities? A: The key was
Material Led Retail in Athens: Boubas Butcher Shop by KLab Architecture
3 Questions for KLAB Architecture Sometimes, materials seem to choose themselves. Q: How did the idea that materials seem to choose themselves influence your material palette for the
Moden Café in Pagrati: How Design Shapes Community and Calm in Modern Athens
About Moden Café Located in the neighbourhood of Pagrati in central Athens, Moden Café occupies a ground-floor space within a 1970s building. Named after the original pastry workshop just a
Troias Apartment Transformation: Architects Explain Their Minimal Intervention Strategy
3 Questions for Yiorgos Katsanos and Stefania Tsigkouni The design for Troias Apartment began with an attitude of listening — to the building, its materials, and its time. Q: