About

Andreas was born in Piraeus, in 1978. He holds a Diploma in Architecture from the National Technical University of Athens. He co-founded gnb architects with Spyros Boukas since 2007 focusing at residential and hotel projects. In 2014 the company has been developed and expanded in collaboration with Nikos Paouris acquiring today's form, structure and corporate identity. Andreas is also a comic artist. His work has been published in Greece and abroad.

Nikos was born in Athens. He holds a degree in Architecture from the National Technical University of Athens, Greece (2003). After working as a freelance architect for 10 years, he joined as a partner the gnb architects and partners in 2014. As an architect and designer he works in a wide different stages of a project such as the initial design, the concept development and the completion of construction. He divides his time between Athens, Kea and Mykonos, overseeing each project. Nikos is a member in Architectural Councils. He speaks English, French and Spanish.

Spyros was born and lives in Athens. He is a graduate of the School of Architecture at the National Technical University of Athens. After working as a freelance architect for 2 years with Andreas, they founded gnb architects and partners. As a project manager he takes part in all design decisions and works in planning and supervision of the projects to the completion of construction. He divides his time between Athens and Mykonos overseeing each project. He is specialized in the renovation of luxurious residences, hotels and commercial spaces. He speaks English, Italian and German.

Zoi was born and lives in Athens. Although a graduate of the Department of Pedagogy and Primary Education of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, from an early age professionally she was won over by the field of Administration. A lover of organization, consistency and responsibility, she chose to work in positions of secretarial-administrative support and organization of companies and has a long-standing presence in the field from 2000 until today. She has been working at gnb architects since its foundation in 2014 and she is currently Head of the Administrative Support Department (Permits Department | Secretariat | Accounting | Archive).

Architect and Geologist. She lives and works in Athens. She holds a degree in Architecture from the National Technical University of Athens, Greece (2010). She is active in the field of private residencies, office spaces and retail spaces, either as a freelancer or through collaborating with architectural firms in Athens. Prior to her studying architecture, she earned a degree in Geology from the Faculty of Sciences of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece (2002), a factor that drives her research interest towards the notion of tectonics in design and the interaction of topography and architecture.

Apostolos holds a diploma in Architecture by AUTh and has been a member of the gnb team for the past eight years. Through this cooperation he had the opportunity to be a part of or lead design teams for a multitude of projects spanning the full spectrum of architecture work: From concept & schematic design to permitting and technical investment planning and all the way to detailed design and construction support. His main interest nowadays is focused on how contemporary architecture can contribute in a sustainable future by producing buildings and spaces that respect both the human and environmental scale, whether a small island cottage or a multi storey five-star hotel.

Charris holds a diploma in Architecture
from Patras University, Greece. He specializes in architectural design, structural design, construction planning and building permits. His goal is to effectively bridge the functional needs and architectural narratives of space. He enjoys getting involved in the construction process, project planning and management, and is interested in promoting more sustainable building methods with a positive environmental impact. In his free time, he loves drawing sketches and comic characters.

Born and raised in Athens, he graduated from the Department of Civil Engineering of the University of West Attica in 2013 and from the School of Architecture from the National Technical University of Athens in 2018. His participation in architectural competitions and workshops - with distinctions in both - has helped him evolve significantly as an architect, and has also offered him the opportunity to further cultivate his collaborative, organizational and creative skills. Finding the smallest and most immediate manifestation of organized space interesting, he finds pleasure in street photography and furniture making. He speaks English and French.

Vasiliki was born and lives in Athens. She has studied Architecture at University of Thessaly (2011) and continued her postgraduate studies on Architectural Design INSTEAD_Parapoesis (2015) at the same department. Since 2016, she is a PhD candidate in University of Thessaly. Due to her university research, she has participated in teaching Architectural Design to undergraduate students both in University and Workshops. Her projects have been exhibited in a numerous festivals, architectural and art exhibitions and she has also presented her papers at National Conferences. At the same time, she had worked as a freelance architect supervising the construction of industrial projects. She speaks English and French.

Ioanna was born in Tripoli, Greece and studied Architecture at Technical University of Thessaly (2016) and Politecnico di Milano (2019), MSc in “Architecture - Built Environment - Interiors”. During her studies she was a scholarship holder of the Bakalas Foundation. In addition to her studies, Ioanna acquired professional experience in Braga, Portugal where she was introduced to city development and religious architecture. Subsequently, based in Tokyo, Japan, she had the opportunity to work within a different framework of regulations and culture related to office buildings. She participated in competitions and the design of an environmental center in China among other projects. The fields of interest are the urban tissue transformations and the diverse landscape scenarios from which fragments, typologies, and synthetical tools are emerging.

Eleftheria was born and lives in Athens. She is a graduate of the School of Architecture at the Democritus University of Thrace (2009). Even though she concerned of modern architecture, she displays particular interest of Renovation and Restoration of existing buildings. Her professional experience includes architectural projects and interior design, monument renovation and public works, such as schools and ports. She speaks English and French.

Christina is a graduate of the Department of Architecture of the University of Patras (2009) with postgraduate studies at the National Technical University of Athens in the direction "Design – Space – Culture". From the completion of her studies until 2022 she collaborated with architectural offices in Patras in the field of architectural design, supervision and construction of private projects of new and existing residences as well as smaller scale projects, in Western Greece and Crete. She focuses on the relationship between architecture and the city with culture and philosophy. In 2023 she joined the team of gnb architects.

Mando was born and raised in Athens, although she maintains a special connection to her place of origin, Lesvos Island. She graduated from NTUA’s School of Architecture in 2014 and received her Master’s degree in Design and Tourism Development from the Aristotle University of Thessaly in 2017. She has participated in architectural competitions, while she was also called to present her thesis on contemporary hotel design and its spatial qualities at the Democritus University of Thrace’s student research fair in 2015. Since 2016, she has been involved in designing and implementing houses, hospitality and recreational spaces, focusing on the correlation between architecture and interior design. Her main field of interest is the philosophy of hospitality and spatial design. She speaks English and French.

Vicky was born in Nafplio and graduated from the School of Architecture at the University of Patras (2018). She has worked in architectural firms and has deal with the interior design and decoration. Her professional experience includes designing and supervising the construction of private residences and residential complexes, stores and office spaces. Vicky has taken part in voluntary programs and architectural exhibitions and workshops. She speaks English and German.

Nikos is born in Athens. He studied architecture at the Escuela Tecnica Superior de Arquitectura in Seville, Spain (E.T.S.A.S) and continued his studies in lighting design. He has worked on projects of various scales and in the field of construction and project management (PM). He is particularly interested in architecture with a low environmental footprint integrated into its surroundings, which enhances the user's experience and sensations through its form and materiality, with a phenomenological approach. He speaks English and Spanish.

Emmanouela graduated from the Architect Engineering Department of National Technical University of Athens in 2019. During her studies, she participated in the Erasmus Student Exchange at Politecnico di Milano in Italy, where she carried out her dissertation. She has an interest in anthropocentric design, reuse and revitalization of things of the past. Emmanouela has worked at architectural firms in private residences, residential complexes and hospitality projects. She has participated in volunteering programs as well as architectural exhibitions and competitions. She speaks English and French.

Christiana was born and raised in Athens and began studying in the faculty of Photography and Audiovisual Media, University of West Attica. After graduation, she studied in the School of Architecture, University of Patras graduating in 2020 and is currently enrolled in the Master's programme "Research in Architecture: Design, Space, Culture", National Technical University of Athens. She holds distinctions in architectural competitions and has taken part in workshops and academic exhibitions. Her research interest is located in the study of idiomatic and protected environments such as the cycladic landscape along with their adjustment in the needs of a contemporary dwelling, transforming them through new spatial manifestations.

Chara was born in Thessaloniki and she completed her studies at the AUTH School of Architecture in 2021. During her academic years, she contributed to the design of various projects within a team, she participated in architectural competitions and international workshops. Her passion for traveling and exploring new cultures combined with the fact that she likes challenges, led her to Portugal, where she completed her internship in an architectural office. Her professional interest focuses on residential, hospitality, and interior design projects on various scales. The human being, the landscape, and the tradition are some of the most important factors that contribute to the formation of her ideas and are the ones that inspire her to design an ideal space for the user. In her free time, she likes reading philosophical and psychological texts, and this helps her to face any new challenge that arises for her. She speaks English and Italian.

Harris was born and raised in Athens. After graduating from the Department of Architecture Engineering at the University of Thessaly, he began his professional career as a freelance architect, working on projects primarily focused on the Cycladic and Urban landscape. He later graduated from the Department of Architecture at KU Leuven University in Belgium, obtaining a Master of Science degree in "Architectural and Urban Design." His architectural approach focuses on creating sustainable and functional spaces that respect the history and culture of each location. He seeks to combine traditional elements with contemporary architectural principles to create spaces that promote the well-being and harmony of residents in interaction with the environment. He speaks English and German.

Evita holds a degree from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA). Her thesis focused on Japanese architecture, exploring the integration of traditional and modern design principles. Growing up in Athens and Mykonos, she developed a deep appreciation for how cultural and environmental contexts shape architectural design. She is particularly drawn to the role of light, shadow and natural elements in architecture. Evita also enjoys photography.

Sofia was born and raised in Heraklion, Crete. She graduated from the Architectural Engineering department of the University of Patras (2025). During her studies she did an internship in Crete. She is interested in the complexities of parametric design and the relationship of architecture with other forms of art. She speaks English and French.

Maria Alzigkouzi Kominea is an architect engineer, a graduate of the National Technical University of Athens (2023) and a scholarship holder for the MSc in Computational Design and Digital Fabrication program at the University of Nicosia. With an emphasis on composition and innovative design, Maria combines high aesthetics, functionality and harmony in the spaces she designs.
Her path is characterized by passion, dedication and perseverance, values that follow her both in her professional life and in sports. She has been a member of the National Artistic Swimming Team with top honors such as representation with the national team at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, a gold medal in European Championship and 4th place in the World Championship.

Katerina was born and raised in Athens, and lives permanently in Mykonos. She is a graduate of the Department of Planning and Regional Development of Technical University, Volos (2017) with an Advanced Master degree in Urbanism and Strategic Planning (MaUSP) in the Faculty of Architecture of KU Leuven University, Belgium (2017-2019). Since December 2020, she has been working with the team of gnb architects. Her professional experience includes internship in the Technical Service of the Municipality of Mykonos and participation in various European programs, like the HYDROUSA EU Horizon2020 Innovation Action project. She speaks English and German. Her research interest is focused on developing strategies, but also innovative tools and systems, for adapting cities and islands to the new conditions imposed by climate change. She has participated in international and European architectural competitions with group projects aimed at developing urban and architectural interventions to deal with the effects of extreme weather events in Europe and Latin America.

Christos lives in Athens. He has studied in the Technological Educational Institute of Athens. He holds a diploma from KTH University, Sweden (2012) specialized in energy managment and bioclimatic systems and a MSc in environmental engineering from the University of Almeria (UAL), Spain. He is a phd candidate in NTUA in the field of urban and regional planning. He has worked in industrial projects as Submittals Reviewer. He speaks English and Spanish.

Thanasis is a licensed civil engineer, graduate of the Civil Engineering School of the National Technical University of Athens (2005). He works as a freelancer in the field of the design of buildings projects and large infrastructure projects in Greece and abroad. During his career, he obtained a Master's degree (MSc) in “Earthquake Engineering and Earthquake-Resistant Structures”. At gnb architects, he deals with all stages of the project study, with a primary interest in the structural design.

Ioanna is a Civil Engineer, graduated from the School of Civil Engineering of the National Technical University of Athens. In the past, she has worked in the field of residential structural design, as well as in the fields of building permit licensing and supervision of renovations. Her interest is focused in the structural study for the implementation of architecturally modern residential and hotel projects. In her free time, she likes playing strategy board games and dancing flamenco. She speaks English and French.

Nasia was born and lives in Athens. She graduated from the Department of History and Philosophy of Science at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in 2018. Shortly after, she obtained her second degree in Interior Architecture and Design from Middlesex University. Through her studies, she developed both her analytical and creative skills, blending scientific thinking with artistic expression. Throughout her professional career, she has been involved in space design, with a focus on aesthetics and functionality. She is fluent in English and German.

Maria was born and raised in Rhodes.
She studied Business Administration at the University of Macedonia in Thessaloniki, specializing in Marketing & Operations.
During her studies, she moved to Athens for her internship and has been working in the field ever since. As a marketing manager, she focuses on strategically promoting the company’s projects, highlighting its values and vision with authenticity. She believes in the power of organization and precise execution to ensure that every outcome is not only creative but also effective. In her free time, she enjoys all forms of artistic expression, as she believes creativity is the key to inspiration in every aspect of life.

Chara was born and lives in Athens. She holds a diploma in history of science of National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She was a founding member of an organization specialized in mental health of socially vulnerable groups of people. From 2012 until today she has worked as a secretary and assistant accountant. She speaks English, French and Italian.

Mirela lives in Athens. She is a graduate of the School of Public Health of the University of Western Attica (2020). In the past she has worked in a secretarial support position in the health sector and in the promotion of products and services. In her free time she does pilates and reads books. She speaks English.

Rosa was born in 1985 in Yerevan, Armenia and grew up in Thessaloniki. Having obtained her degree as a fashion designer in 2006, she decided to cross over into finance. In 2008, she received the diploma of special computerized accounting operations specialist. She has also worked as an employee of the financial department for 10 consecutive years. In 2020, she joined the gnb architects team as a member of the accounting department. Rosa is a very responsible and patient person. She has a polite approach in her workplace and has a spirit of co-operation. She speaks English and Armenian.

Despoina was born in Albania and moved to Greece after being awarded a scholarship. She decided to stay in Athens because she was captivated by the city's energy and the opportunities it offers. She is a graduate of the Department of Economics at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (EKPA). She has strong skills in communication, organization and teamwork. She speaks English, Albanian and German. In her free time, she enjoys swimming, music and cooking.

Maria was born in Arta, studied in Corfu and has been residing in Athens for the past year. She studied at the Ionian University, at the Department of Archives, Library Science and Museology. She graduated cum laude on November 2018. Maria has been working as an information scientist since studying –working for the University Library, the Corfu Public Library and the General State Archives in Corfu. Since she graduated, she has been working in the private sector. At gnb architects, she is employed as an archivist, working towards the organisation and digitalisation of the company’s archives. In her free time, she likes to dance and has been learning folk greek dances for the past seventeen years.