V I I I B E was established by Dionysios Kakoulis, Grigoris Ktistis and Marcos Panayides, architects with academic and professional backgrounds in Greece, Cyprus, Spain, Netherlands and Italy.
We understand architectural composition as an experimental process, and we approach it with research by design. This methodology is applied consistently across projects of varying scales, with the overarching goal of attaining a comprehensive understanding of the intricate urban phenomenon and its ongoing evolution. We intend to operate with respect to both the individual and the society as a whole.
Place is the starting point of each project and a significant source of inspiration. Through extensive analysis of the context, we understand and emphasize its specific characteristics. The concept is shaped to enrich the dialogue between the place and the user, while the order of the content assures a unique experience in it.
Grigoris Ktistis was born in Cyprus. He completed his studies in architecture at the University of Patras in Greece (Integrated Master's in architecture). Additionally, he participated in the Resilient Cities program at the Rotterdam School of Built Environment in Netherlands. He obtained his master’s degree in advanced studies in architecture at Escola Tècnica Superior d’Arquitectura de Barcelona (UPC-ETSAB) in Spain. Grigoris has worked as an architect in international architectural firms such as " Katerina Valsamaki Architects " in Athens and " Mangera Yvars Architects " in Barcelona. He has contributed to key projects in Cyprus, Greece, Spain, and Saudi Arabia
Dionysios Kakoulis was born in Athens, Greece. He completed his studies in architecture at the University of Patras in Greece (Integrated Master's in architecture) and has participated in the Master's program of Politecnico di Milano, on Architecture and Urban Design. He worked as an architect in various international architectural firms based in Athens and Barcelona. Starting from “Micromega” in Greece and continuing with “Mangera Yvars Architects“, “Atelier Entropic” and “Riccardo Bofill Taller de Architectura” in Barcelona. He has contributed to key projects in Greece, Cyprus, Spain, Switzerland, and Saudi Arabia
Marcos Panayides was born in Nicosia, Cyprus. He studied architecture at the University of Patras (Integrated Master's degree) and went on to proceed his academic studies at the UPC ETSAB - Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya- Escola Tècnica Superior d'Arquitectura de Barcelona (Master's degree- Advanced studies in Contemporary Architecture). He participated in the international workshop "Italian rationalism in Como". He has collaborated with offices based in Barcelona, such as "Arriola&Fiol Arquitectes" and "MAMA landscape and architectural designs". He has contributed to projects in Cyprus, Greece, Spain and Saudi Arabia both as an Architect and a Landscape Architect
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