About the studio

The interdisciplinary award winning architecture studio Iraisynn attinom was founded in 2010 and is based in Athens, Greece. Our team consists of experienced architects and engineers with a wide range of skills. The studio has designed and implemented small and large scale projects in both urban and rural areas in Greece, France, Belgium and Cyprus.

We specialize in the sectors of architecture and multimedia.

Our field of activity is architecture, restoration/renovation, interior design, production of audiovisual applications and projects, photorealism and the creation of virtual reality experiences. In recent years, the studio has specialized in hospitality projects, offering a full range of architecture and design services, from feasibility studies, conceptual design and decoration to building permits, construction consulting and interactive virtual reality tours.

Architizer’s online community of 7+ million architects and designers included Iraisynn attinom studio in its list of 196 architecture firms worth following, which is a comprehensive guide for the best architecture firms in the world. Additionally, the international construction and real estate magazine BUILD for their ninth annual Architecture Awards entitled our firm as the Best Hotel & Residential Architecture Design Studio of 2023.

Awards / Honours

Projects of the studio have been awarded and published in numerous national and international media.

The project “Arched residencies in Oia, Santorini” won the jurry award at the A+ Awards 2022 in Hospitality – Unbuild hospitality Category organized by the architecture magazine Architizer. Aditionally, the international architects’ community Archilovers selected the project as one of the Best project in 2022 for its outstanding aesthetics, creativity and functionality It was one of the most ‘loved’ out of the 50,000 projects published in the year 2022. Also, at the construction and real estate international magazine BUILD’s ninth annual Architecture Awards the project has been entitled as the Best Sustainable Hospitality Project of 2023.

The mono*cube, our proposal for the Hospitality Design Competition “Out of the box … in a box” organised by the 100% Hotel Show and the Architectural magazine Archetype, was among the top three. The design proposal of our studio, is a construction that can be used autonomously by the hospitality units and consists of a cubic private space that enhances isolation and relaxation.

Architizer

Arched residencies in Santorini island, Greece
Jury Winner, 10th Annual A+Awards, Unbuilt Hospitality category

Archilovers

Arched residences in Santorini island - Best project in 2022

BUILD

9th Architecture Awards
• Best Hotel & Residential Architecture Design Studio 2023
• Best Sustainable Hospitality Project 2023

Luxury Lifestyle

Best Architect Visualisation and Design 2023

LUXlife Magazine

Best Hospitality Design & Architecture Company 2023

LICC

Arched residencies in Santorini island, Greece, Shortlisted in Build (architecture) in the London International Creative Competition 2023

BIG SEE

so•ma
Renovation of a mid-1980s apartment
Interior Design Award 2024 Winner

Why Work With Us

Our team stays on the cutting edge of technology, art, and architecture to provide high level of service and fine quality work. We have a track record of delivering successful projects, which is important in the highly competitive industry.  We believe in creating long-term partnerships. Our clients appreciate our attention to detail, clear communication, and commitment to their goals. We are looking forward to work together.

Flexibility & Ιnnovation culture

Having a wide skill range helps our team be nimble enough and easily adapt to changes and innovations. We regularly reevaluate and redefine our methods, constantly looking for improvements in every area - from the big guiding ideas and principles that motivate us to the innovative small details that make any project unique. Our involvement with various projects helps cultivate comprehensive thinking and creative problem solving.

Unique customized design & Personalized attention

We believe in building long-term relations and at the same time we are open to new collaborations. We provide more individualized attention through the constant and direct involvement of team members in each project. This leads to better understanding of the client specific needs, more customized design, more personal collaboration and eventually creates a unique final product that reflects the uniqueness of that relationship and incorporates the influences of both parties. In addition, the project team, if agreed, can be involved at all stages of the process. This ensures that the project is completed efficiently, on-time and as designed.

Cost Effectiveness

As a small studio we offer competitive prices for our services. Our involvement with projects of various sizes and budgets has led us to become familiar with a number of cost-saving methods, as we often have to find smart solutions to comply with the budget at hand.

Carbon Footprint

Through the strategic integration of technology, telecommunications, and telematics, our architecture studio effectively minimizes its carbon footprint while optimizing efficiency. This approach enables us to streamline processes, reduce wastage of time and natural and financial resources, thereby fostering a sustainable and resource-efficient operational model.

Technology

The studio gives attention in training and updating, following new developments in the field of architecture, materials technology, construction methods, design and visualization tools.

Why invest in good design

The cost for Architectural design represents a small percentage of construction budget and an even smaller percentage of the money spent during the life cycle of the project. Research shows that an initial investment in design produces a high end value to the investment. Good design and planning help control and reduce construction costs, prevent or resolve problems on time, enhance the aesthetic value and functionality of the building, while improving the user experience, thereby increasing the value of the final project.

Our Services

At Iraisynn attinom Studio, we understand the unique challenges inherent in the design and construction of architectural projects. That’s why we have developed a range of services specifically tailored to our clients’ needs.

Design & Conceptualization

We work together with our clients to develop design concepts that are not only aesthetically pleasing, but functional and sustainable.

3D Photorealistic Images & Virtual Reality Simulations

We use cutting-edge technology to create photorealistic virtual reality environments that allow our clients to experience their project before construction even begins. This enables them to make well-informed design decisions and to avoid costly mistakes.

Technical Support on Construction

Our team offers consulting services on construction and design, detailed design drawings and on-site supervision of the process to ensure that the project is on budget and, according to our clients' specifications and to the principles of art and science.

  • Conceptual design
  • Architectural Study / building permit
  • Eco-friendly design / use of innovative and sustainable materials
  • Interior design / decoration
  • Cost estimation / market research of materials and suppliers
  • 3D photorealistic design / interactive tours for screen and virtual reality
  • Production of video, animation, digital simulations, special visual effects
  • Consulting and technical support / detailed construction drawings
  • Construction supervision on site

Our Team

Margarita Gkika
co-founder / Architect

(Department of Architecture, University of Thessaly) / member of Technical Chamber of Greece since 2006.
Participated in architectural, art and multimedia competitions, seminars and exhibitions: Centre for Mediterranean Architecture, open source 3d design workshop Interspace:Tosmi (Sofia – Bulgaria), International Architectural Competition for a Housing complex in Evia organized by Proteas S.A. (1st prize), 32nd Dramas International short film festival (scenic and costume designer for the movie “Piretos” – E.T.E.K.T. prize). She also participated in the 9th Biennale di Venezia, the 9th Istanbul Biennial and at 7a Sao Paulo bienal de arquitetura. Worked at numerous architectural offices such as KANON, S. and D. Antonakakis’ atelier 66, doxiadis+ ,fluxoffice etc. In 2009 she co-founded the iraisynn.attinom studio.

Klavdios Sklivanitis
co-founder / Infrastructure Engineer

(Department of Infrastructure Engineering, Technological Educational Institute of Thessaly)
Worked in topographic, technical and construction companies. Taught open source operating systems and creative software at Underground Free University. Co-founded “lemonworks”, a studio that specialized in 3d design, animation, digital simulations and visual fx (2004-2009). Participated in the open source multimedia and 3d design workshop Interspace:Tosmi (Sofia – Bulgaria) and at the 32nd Dramas International short film festival (Editor of the movie “Piretos” – E.T.E.K.T. prize). He is a member of the Open Cinema Technology team, apertus.org, of the international art collective “METAGON”, and collaborating visual artist of record labels and art groups. In 2009 he co-founded iraisynn attinom studio. In recent years he has developed internationally recognized 3D design, computer graphics and audio software tools.

Collaborators

Eva Betavatzi

Architect

Effie Gyftaki

Civil Engineer

Nikos Korfiatis

Civil Engineer T.E.

Ioannis Kotsionis

Civil Engineer

Spyros Plessas

Civil Engineer T.E.

Andreas Vagias

Architect