My first encounter with urban design came during my undergraduate studies, through a project that challenged us to reimagine our university campus. Working at a scale where spatial decisions were directly tied to social and civic values sparked a lasting interest in the urban realm.
I’ve always been fascinated by cities. From Athens to Marseille, London, Paris and Thessaloniki, each move has brought a renewed excitement for how a city engages with its natural setting, reflects the cultural and social values of its people, and comes alive through the smells, sounds and stories woven into its streets.
During the two years living and working in the south of France, I became involved in my first urban-scale projects, focusing on the regeneration of industrial areas and housing estates. What motivates me most is the opportunity to work with the existing fabric—to identify untapped potential and support places that could thrive with care and attention. The act of engaging with what is already there has always felt meaningful to me.
This interest led me to London, where I completed a master’s in Housing and Urbanism at the Architectural Association. There, I explored the relationship between design, space qualities and the different elements that shape our everyday environments. Researching train station areas and typological hybrid buildings that could thrive in them, I developed a critical approach that moves between scales and disciplines.