In an in-depth interview with iefimerida, our founder, Ourania Pikramenou, analyzes how our architectural studio is redefining modern habitation and the city's visual identity.

As eloquently highlighted in the article, at the core of our practice lies a firm belief: "architecture must embrace life with gentle strength". For us, this is the ultimate expression of Architectural Empathy. Whether it's through luxury residential design and facade regeneration in Exarcheia, or the revitalization of rural landscapes, we introduce a pure, authentic vision of Mediterranean architecture.

With a profound commitment to sustainability, we do not merely focus on aesthetics; we engineer flexible buildings that breathe. We aim to deliver a truly timeless design that elevates the barefoot living experience and harmoniously connects people with the public realm.

Read the full interview and explore our vision for the urban and natural landscape.

We are thrilled to share Archisearch’s extensive new feature on our latest project: the renovation of the 5-star boutique hotel "San Antonio" in Imerovigli, Santorini.

Carved directly into the caldera's vertical front, the project fully captures our philosophy of Architectural Empathy. As the publication notes, our architectural studio applied "a gentle approach that highlights existing qualities, leaving room for the meeting of architecture, landscape, light, and materiality."

By bringing the intimacy and meticulous detail of our luxury residential design and bespoke interior design into the hospitality sector, we celebrate authentic Mediterranean architecture. Guided by sustainability and sustainable architecture principles, we transformed the constraints of the traditional cave structure into spatial advantages. From the initial concept to rigorous project management, we engineer flexible buildings that deliver a truly timeless design, elevating the sensory experience of barefoot living.

Read the full feature on Archisearch and explore our spatial narrative.

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Our founder, Ourania Pikramenou, represents our architectural studio at this year’s premier ESO conference. As highlighted in the extensive Archisearch feature regarding our participation, we never treat sustainability as an additional requirement or an afterthought; rather, it constitutes the fundamental design principle of every project we undertake.

Acting authentically as ambassadors of Architectural Empathy, we believe that genuine Mediterranean architecture must engage in a constant, living dialogue with people, light, and the surrounding landscape. On the ESO stage, we will explore how this approach our signature "soft minimalism" translates theory into spatial reality.

A focal point of the presentation will be our under-construction project, "The Interwoven City: Exarcheia Adaptive Habitat". Through this innovative venture, we redefine modern luxury residential design and hybrid living. By engineering flexible buildings that adapt organically to the evolving needs of their users, we deliver a truly timeless design to the urban fabric.

Read the full feature on Archisearch and discover how design becomes a profound dialogue between Earth, Technology, and Humanity.

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We are extremely proud that NewMoney features our architectural studio and our latest project, "The Interwoven City", among the top architectural works upgrading the modern aesthetic of Exarcheia, Athens.

As the article beautifully highlights regarding our work: it proposes "an architecture that does not seek to impose itself, but to integrate, contributing to the creation of a modernized city that is more resilient, human, and timeless." This precisely defines the core of our Architectural Empathy.

Drawing inspiration from Mediterranean architecture and prioritizing sustainability, our luxury residential design for "The Interwoven City" gives rise to flexible buildings that listen to the urban pulse. Our constant goal is to deliver a truly timeless design, deeply rooted in spatial memory yet looking toward the future.

Read the full feature on NewMoney and discover how we design the dialogue with a changing city.

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We are thrilled to share Archisearch's extensive feature on our architectural studio's latest project, "The Interwoven City". Located in the heart of Exarcheia, this project perfectly encapsulates our vision for the modern urban habitat.

As highlighted in the publication, our project advocates for "an architecture that does not erase, but regenerates". For us, sustainable architecture and sustainability "is not a style, but a way of thinking". Operating through the lens of Architectural Empathy and drawing from the rich principles of Mediterranean architecture, we approach luxury residential design with a profound respect for spatial memory.

We do not merely design shells; we engineer flexible buildings built for endurance. By delivering a truly timeless design, we ensure that the building will evolve alongside its users, preventing it from becoming a future ruin.

Read the full feature on Archisearch and explore our approach to adaptive living.

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The dynamic presence of Deplot Architects continues! The Director of Architecture of our architectural studio, Athanasia Batali, attended the 6th Architecture and Tourism Conference at the iconic Grand Arsenal in Chania, an important event co-organized by Design Ambassador and the Center of Mediterranean Architecture (CAM).

Focusing on this year's theme, "Humans and Algorithms", and exploring how "hospitality functions as a living ecosystem", our participation brought the core values of Architectural Empathy to the forefront. In modern tourism, true sustainability and authentic Mediterranean architecture are the only responses to the homogenization of destinations.

By implementing the principles of sustainable architecture, we engineer flexible buildings for the hospitality sector. Our ultimate goal? To deliver an authentic, timeless design that connects the guest with the soul of the landscape, turning barefoot living into a spatial reality.

Read more about the conference themes in the Archisearch feature.  

Deplot Architects took the stage at the 2nd Hotel Experience Conference at the Technopolis of Athens! Our founder, Ourania Pikramenou, represented our architectural studio as a keynote speaker, engaging in the premier dialogue regarding the future of hospitality.

As highlighted in Archisearch's comprehensive review of the event, modern hospitality design must transcend aesthetics to forge experiential connections. Our answer to this challenge is Architectural Empathy. By embracing the profound ethos of Mediterranean architecture, we infuse hospitality spaces with the genuine warmth found in our luxury residential design.

Driven by absolute sustainability, we don't just design hotels; we engineer flexible buildings that champion barefoot living, delivering a truly timeless design that resonates with the landscape.

Explore the Speakers Roster and read the full Archisearch Feature about the conference.

The city is our canvas, and our neighborhood is our starting point. We are thrilled to be featured in LiFO’s special urban edition, "Five architectural firms guide us through their neighborhoods".

As the article beautifully highlights, while our architectural studio "orchestrates environments of serenity on Aegean slopes and in the olive groves of Messinia," we consciously choose the vibrant center of Exarcheia as our headquarters. It is precisely here "where architecture intersects with public space, historical memory, and social life."

This constant interaction lies at the very heart of Architectural Empathy. Drawing vital stimuli from the urban pulse, we elevate our luxury residential design and redefine authentic Mediterranean architecture. Guided by sustainability, we engineer flexible buildings that bring the serenity of barefoot living into the heart of the city, delivering a truly timeless design.

Read the full interview and Ourania Pikramenou's neighborhood tour on LiFO.

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Our new project, "Earthitect 2" in Crete, is beautifully featured in Mononews.

As the article eloquently highlights, this residential complex "conveys an interesting perspective on what future habitation could look like... marrying the qualities of a single-family home with an apartment building, while allowing nature to penetrate the urban fabric."

As an architectural studio deeply dedicated to the principles of Architectural Empathy, we believe that modern luxury residential design must break conventional molds. In Earthitect 2, authentic Mediterranean architecture merges with absolute sustainability and sustainable architecture. We engineer flexible buildings that respect the natural landscape, delivering a truly timeless design. This is our vision for an urban barefoot living experience that redefines privacy and community.

Read the full feature on Mononews and discover the future of living.

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Another milestone for us! Newmoney featured our architectural studio in their extensive tribute, "Impressive residences in cities of the Greek province", highlighting our "Earthitect 2" project in Crete.

As the publication beautifully notes, the project stands as "a model of 'soft luxury' that brings back quality and measure to the Mediterranean habitation of tomorrow". For us, this encapsulates the true essence of Architectural Empathy. Through bespoke luxury residential design and meticulous interior design, we elevate authentic Mediterranean architecture.

Driven by an unwavering commitment to sustainability and sustainable architecture – minimizing the building's environmental footprint, as the article emphasizes – we engineer flexible buildings. From the initial concept down to rigorous project management, we deliver a truly timeless design that celebrates the barefoot living experience.

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