how we work

Starting our practice, quite some time ago, based on the conventional notions of architectural study and supervision, we soon discovered the difficulties and complexities in materializing a project. However interesting and fascinating the various phases of an architectural study, with all the drawings, 3d representations, and various models, these are still tools for a final result. The whole process that includes the study, decision making and implementation of a project is complex, affected by many variables. Through the years it became evident that besides good intentions and hard work, the quality of the cooperation achieved, combined with the mutual understanding of all parties involved was critical to a project’s success. Thus our effort to build a professional relationship based on mutual trust became a priority in our cooperation with the owner – employer

This cooperation can commence with advice concerning the acquisition of a plot, a building or an apartment and usually ends after the completion of the project and its utilization. The range of the issues to be addressed in relation to the needs of the project determine the way and the extent of our engagement.

Drawing from our experience in the projects that we had the opportunity to address we believe that we have we have developed our skills mainly in family houses, vacation houses, housing complexes, apartment renovations, office spaces, hotels and industries.

Nasos Antachopoulos interview

“idees & lyseis gia to spiti” magazine/July 2004

The house that one decides to buy or construct for himself is first of all a living space. It is the space where one raises his children, rests, entertains himself and friends and sometimes it is his workspace. It would be worthy to try and imagine himself with his dear ones in this space in everyday functions and see if what is proposed to him suits his needs, his wishes or his dreams. A good home is primarily a good space for life and a good arrangement of furniture or a successful exhibition of valued objects follows. Instead of trying to find a space for his dining table more meaningful may be to make sure that there is a space where he can dine with ease and pleasure. If this happens then probably the table has found its place.

To make successful choices, I think one has to rely on values that can live through time. Light, shade, the vital outdoor space of a house, the preservation of privacy in our personal space, texture of materials, scale are always more important than forms or solutions that are considered trendy or in accordance with contemporary styles.Careful detailing is critical, but it cannot determine whether the final result meets the purposes for which it was created.

It is therefore important for the future owner to understand his desires and try to fulfill them in the simplest and most efficient way.