about EKKY
EKKY Studio is an architectural practice based in Nicosia, Cyprus. It was founded in 2009 by architects Kenzo Yamashita and Elina Kriticou with the philosophy of designing sustainable and engaging Architecture focused on people, culture and tradition.
Focal to its philosophy is to maximize the potential of each project they undertake in all relevant dimensions - environmental, social and economic - with Bioclimatic solutions being fundamental to their approach. With the use of diagrams, 3d models, animation, images and physical models, they provide a realistic experience of the design proposal at an early stage thus gaining the customers’ confidence and consensus. With starting point a thorough understanding of context, history, and brief and a subsequent holistic interpretation of every stage involved, they propose robust design solution, using traditional and new materials combined in harmony.
Since its creation, EKKY Studio has accumulated substantial and diverge expertise, undertaking a variety of projects ranging from big scale, complex ones to smaller scale with private clients. Empowered by a team of innovative skilled architects of rich and variant background, it delivers a fresh approach to architectural design.
philosophy
Analysis and Brief
We start each project with a thorough understanding of context, history, and brief. We believe that each project should be responsive to its users and environment.
Collaboration
EKKY studio was founded on the notion of collaboration. We believe that collaboration drives creative solutions and fosters a team-based approach which enables the achievement of high quality results.
Technology and Culture
Our work is informed by technological and cultural dimensions, with both a local and global perspective. We intend to be up to date in art and design evolution and new technologies. We propose robust design solutions, using both traditional and new materials.
Aesthetic Clarity
We believe that architecture should be clear, coherent and comprehensible, both in conception and construction. The form and materials of our designs reinforce the idea behind the concept: less is more. The beauty of our architecture relies on the dialogue between spaces, the relation between indoors and outdoors, the materials and the atmosphere they create.
Bioclimatic Analysis and Sustainability
We believe that architecture should establish a relationship with and adapt to the surrounding environment, protecting and enhancing it as far as possible. We study each case by paying attention to the location, orientation, vegetation, natural lighting and ventilation, maximizing the potential of each project.
Client Feedback
With the use of drawings, diagrams, photorealistic representations, 3d models and physical models, we achieve a realistic experience of the design proposal at an early stage. In this way, our clients are able to visualize the end-product and take faster and better decisions.
Meet The Team
Elina Kritikou
Lead Architect & Founder
Kenzo Yamashita
Lead Architect & Founder
Marina Georgiou
Associate Architect
Aimilios Kourafas
Project Architect
Petros Stavrakis
Project Architect
Alexis Mavros
Project Architect
Lia Hartoutsiou
Project Architect
Aram Ahmed
Project Architect
Anthi Saranti
Office Manager
Sophia Theologou
Project Architect
Stefanos Theodorou
Project Architect
external collaborators
Manuela Ianni
Architect
David Abondano
Architect
Rodolfo Reis
Architect
CG Architect
Theodoros Giannopoulos
Always part of EKKY Studio Team:
Ourania Apserou, Irene Evgeniou, William Modejar, Alexandros Kkoufou, Andria Charilaou, Andrea Margadji, Katerina Pavlou, Rafaela Aristodemou, Eleutheria Koufou, Maria Souroula, Marcos Saseides, Maria Souroula, Maria Taramounta, Antonis Kypridemos, Marios Kypridemos, Anna Hatzimitsi