Maria Ghiata founded architectural practice ‘architects unfolding’, in October 2009, located in Aghia Paraskevi, Athens, Greece. The architectural practice’s portfolio ranges from architectural design and construction of buildings (such as houses) to fully detailed interior design of buildings (houses, apartments, offices, shops). There are two parameters that our architectural practice takes into account during the design process: our aim to create a contemporary architectural space that serves the people rather than our architectural ego, and the idea that whatever we do, we try to respect the environment by following the basic bioclimatic design rules.
Through the use of materials, the interconnection of spaces, the sensitivity to the surrounding, the detailed approach of how light enters the building, our architectural practice aims towards a more ‘humane’ built environment. Our buildings reflect a continuous effort in allowing the user to feel comfortable and ‘at home’.
The truly ‘contemporary’ architecture works as our basic tool, in order to exploit every building, enclosed or open space through a fresh architectural approach. All the works of our architectural practice comprise of a wide range of projects including the design and construction of buildings, parks, squares (landscapes design), the refurbishment of existing spaces, always by paying attention at the aesthetics on one hand, and bioclimatic design on the other.
