Move Quickly, Live Slowly – A vision for Astana
“Move Quickly, Live Slowly” reimagines Astana as a resilient, people-first capital. Through blue-green infrastructure, retrofitted streets, and restored lakes, we balance fast-paced urban growth with slow, healthy living. Two strategic masterplans—Mynzhyldyk Alley and Turan—showcase year-round public spaces, walkable corridors, and a harmonious relationship between city and nature.
Ayvalık Stone House
Ayvalık Stone Houses is a vacation residence located within an olive garden at one of the highest points in Ayvalık, Balıkesir. The project serves as both a retreat for the Fırtına family and a community space that offers experiences such as Olive Oil workshops, nature trekking paths, and arts and crafts workshops, connecting visitors to […]
Vila RJ
The RJ residence is located in a natural environment of southern Tirana, near the village of Qeha. The steep and well-articulated natural landscape, with an admirable greenery typical of rural Tirana, is the main strength of the context where the villa is built.
THE HEADQUARTER OF “CREDINS BANK”
The RJ residence is located in a natural environment of southern Tirana, near the village of Qeha. The steep and well-articulated natural landscape, with an admirable greenery typical of rural Tirana, is the main strength of the context where the villa is built.
National Star Observatory of Cyprus
Kyriakos Tsolakis Architects reimagined a modest brief for Cyprus’ first star observatory as an act of civic optimism. Set in a remote, declining village, the €1.39M project embeds telescopes, public spaces, and an astro-marina in a form shaped by steep terrain. More than a research facility, it is a landmark for education and inclusion. Connecting […]
EMBASSY OF PEACE
Conceptually, the building has been treated as a “House of Peace”, where the primary and simple form of the building has undergone a sculptural process of cuts and clefts to give it a contemporary and dynamic appearance. These features include a large panoramic roof terrace, as well as an Impressive main entrance to the building. […]
Urban Barn
The building program defines a main house with an office.The building mass is divided into three different volumes that slide slightly on the corten wall that defines the entrance of the building. This triple distinction reflects the different functions of the building, forming three prisms that define the 2 main bedrooms on the first floor […]
Descent
The experience of the descent itself, as well as its spatial expression, was the central focus of the design approach for this residential complex. The steep slope of the site allowed the residences to either embed into the terrain or to ascend above it and eventually dive into the earth to meet the sunset at […]
Veil
In Patissia, a 1951 corner building has been revamped with a careful addition of three floors. The design merges old and new, adding contemporary elements while honoring the original character. Setbacks and outdoor spaces maintain balance and lightness. Traditional materials blend with modern details, creating a renewal that respects the past and responds to the […]
Integrated learning and social hub- Valahia University Library
Rising in a context marked by social and educational vulnerability, the new library for Valahia University becomes a beacon of opportunity and growth. Centered around a sunlit courtyard, it fosters both focus and dialogue. A veil of U-glass filters light like memory—soft, layered, essential. Balancing economy with emotion, the project becomes not just a shelter […]