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ABOUT US

“Our proposals merge through a creative narrative while translating information provided by the context, conditions and program.
We occupy space through design, culture and tradition.”

WHO WE ARE

An Architectural Design Studio based in Nicosia, Cyprus, PAFITI ARCHITECTS is a proud product of a family based design studio that has been operating since 1982, catering to a diverse and notable portfolio of Residential, Commercial, Urban and Governmental projects.

Proud of our design history and architectural heritage, with over 40 years of notable experience and a prominent reputation, today, PAFITI ARCHITECTS rebrands and continues to build on this success with OUR solid passion and commitment to design, quality and excellence.

Building on the above, and with regional architectural experience within Dubaiand Abu Dhabi(UAE), United Kingdom, Greece and Cyprus, PAFITI ARCHITECTS now adds innovative and modern architectural methodologies, concepts and designs to meet today’s modern architectural styles, trends and transformations, enhancing the firm’s diachronic credibility, trusted efficiency and its reputable and tailored service delivery.

OUR PHILOSOPHY: TAILORED MAXIMIZATION

We view every project as a creation that comes to life by breathing its own unique identity, style and character, which makes us look at architecture as an intellectual, personal and sentimental storyline, always incorporating the natural, personal, urban and cultural context.

Our philosophy and core objective is to ensure optimal maximization of our client’s project and potential. This is a critical point prompting us to always start with the end in mind, so we may effectively breakdown the project needs, unique requirements, estimated phases, available resources, possible alternatives, all-in-all covering all aspects of the project and providing the client with accurate, calculated, and realistic feedback on the project details, requirements, process, and expected deliverable.

WHAT WE DO

ARCHITECTURE

INTERIOR DESIGN

CONSULTANCY

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

PAFITI ARCHITECTS caters to a vast portfolio of Commercial and Residential projects, enhanced by a diversity of creative projects of varying types, scale, program, typology and methodology, while applying a versatile, adaptable and bespoke approach that provides a spatial, physical and visual experience.

A holistic approach that reflects a harmonious progression and ongoing evolution of our projects and our overall work. It is our contextual approach that enables us to tailor and deliver a comprehensive experience across the spatial qualities within every project scope, detail and element.

HOW WE DO IT: A CONTEXTUAL APPROACH

ANALYSIS AND BRIEF

We ensure that each project is accurately expressed and responsive to its use, users and environment.

AESTHETIC AND PRECISION

Equipped with a vast and diverse multicultural background, we embrace the importance of cultural and locational importance, and accordingly promote and suggest “unique” elements for our designs. We believe architecture is another medium of communication, and we tend to have a clear dialogue between form and function, from concept to construction.

CLIENT EXPERIENCE

We use all means of communication such as diagrams, drawings, 3D modeling, mood boards and photorealistic images to communicate our ideas. We use clear visuals from the first stages in order for our clients to have clear understanding and help them visualize the end result and make faster and better decisions.

Our Team

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KYPROS PAPHITIS

Lead Architect & Founder

Kypros Paphitis is an Architect who graduated from Sofia, Bulgaria in the 70’s.

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His speaks fluently 3 languages and has over 40 years of experience. The “BAUHOUSE” movement has been a fundamental inspiration though his work. Achieving a career in private sector and over 35 years in the Government sector of Urban Design, Planning and Development.

A. President of the Department’s committee for changes and claims of construction contracts and tendering procedures for suppliers of good, material and services.

B. Designing and Supervising as Project Manager in several government’s projects for Housing (over 300 housing units)

C. Since 2017 he has been Lead Architect for the PAFITI ARCHITECTS.

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YIANNIS PAPHITIS

Lead Architect & Founder

Yiannis Paphitis, founder of PAFITI ARCHITECTS, is a graduate of Lincoln University, UK.

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After his academic studies in UK, his passion for Architecture leads him to enrich his skills and knowledge in construction. He pursued work and professional practice in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, working for leading companies and worked for Prestigious and High-end projects.

Since setting up his own practice, his philosophy is to create sustainable design solutions with high quality, innovative ideas, for the user and the surrounding contextual space.

Since 2017 he has been Lead Architect for the PAFITI ARCHITECTS, with projects in Cyprus, Greece and Dubai (UAE).

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MARINA ANTONIOY

Junior architect

Marina Antoniou, is a young architect, graduated in 2018 from University of Cyprus.

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She had the opportunity to participate in wide range of projects such as : MX 160, Villa Navalea etc.

She joined PAFITI ARCHITECTS in 2018 as an intern, and through the practice she acquired a work placement in Germany.

Marina Antoniou, is a young architect, graduated in 2018 with Bachelor of Science in Architecture in University of Cyprus and one year later, she received her Diploma in Architecture Engineering in University of Cyprus too. She studied as an exchange student in Coruna, Spain and worked as an intern in Malta.

Marina joined PAFITI ARCHITECTS in 2019 as an intern, until 2020, when she acquired a work placement in Germany.

During her practice, she had the opportunity to participate in wide range of projects such as : MX 160, Villa Navalea etc.

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THEODORA TSATSOU

Junior architect

Theodora Tsatsu, is a young architect, graduated in 2020 from University of Cyprus.

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She is experienced in Architecture and highly motivated for bespoke design details and furniture design. She worked on construction drawings and detail fabrication drawings.

She joined PAFITI ARCHITECTS in 2020 as an intern.

Theodora Tsatsou completed her studies as an Architect Engineer in 2020, graduating the Department of Architecture of University of Cyprus. Throughout her studies she attend UniversidadeTecnica De Lisboa – Instituto Superior Tecnico, in 2018. She worked at award-winning architectural practices in Cyprus, where she was involved in projects of different scales. She took part in various international competitions in the United Kingdom, Italy, Portugal, Cyprus, Greece, Africa and Slovenia. Theodora also involved in several architecture workshops, and worked on fine art, furniture design and scenography projects.

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GEORGE ARISTIDES

3D Visual artist – external partner

CGI ARTIST

Following his studies in Interior Architecture at the University of Brighton in 2008-2011.

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He has gained experience in the interior design industry in Cyprus before moving to UK to concentrate on the broader aspects of Architectural Visualization. He is established in the field of architectural visualization.

He is a certified instructor and a creative CGI lighting artist.

George has a strong technical background, highly evolved experience and insight into architectural visualization across a broad spectrum of projects that made him a valuable member of the team on various projects.

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RAFAELA PERICLEOUS

Junior Architect

Inspiring, motivational, and proactive Architecture Engineer with a talent for thinking outside the box and coming up with innovative ideas and designs.

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Graduated with excellent (Grade: A) in Architecture Engineering from Frederick University in Cyprus, her studies have provided her with a broad proficiency in the use of architectural methods, software packages, and techniques.

Alongside this, she has developed sound communication skills while delivering presentations to large audiences at the university. She had experience working in the industry in a major multinational firm as an architectural designer, which has helped her develop technical capabilities in architecture.

She has consistently proven her ability to meet deadlines and achieve project objectives, solve mission-critical problems and prioritize crucial tasks while maintaining the high standards expected of her role. Rafaela joined PAFITI ARCHITECTS in 2021 as an intern.

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