Address
Chalkis str.
Pylaía, Thessaloniki
55535 Greece
Contact
T. +30 231 042 2140
studio@
takaandpartners.com
TAKA+PARTNERS is a multi-awarded architectural and design practice of architects, interior designers, urban designers, project managers and financial consultants, based in Thessaloniki, Greece. The practice was founded in 2006 by Aspasia Taka, MSc Architect AUTH | NTUA. TAKA+PARTNERS studio in Dubai was established in 2013.
Our practice strives to emerge unique and innovative design in a variety of contexts, locations and scales, from initial concept to turn-key solutions. Our portfolio embodies a variety of projects in the fields of hospitality, residential complexes and apartments, retail, leisure, office buildings, exhibition spaces, landscape design and audiovisual space. We provide integrated architectural and interior design services including furniture and object design, as well.
TAKA + PARTNERS has been awarded by the International Property Awards 2015-2016 in the category “European Hotel Interior”, the International Property Awards 2017-2018 in the category “European Hotel Interior”, the German Design Award 2019 in the category “Interior Hotel Architecture”, the BIGSEE Award 2019 in the category “Interior Design”, the A’ Design Award 2020 in the category “ Hospitality, Recreation, Travel and Tourism Design”, the German Design Award 2020-2021 in the category “ Interior Architecture”, the Silver Interior Award 2021 in the category “Health Care”, the Bronze Aluminium Award 2021 in the category “Best use of Aluminium in Outdoor Landscaping”, the BIGSEE Award 2022 in the category “Interior Design”, the International Environmental Award 2022 with the Green Key, the Gold Interior Award 2022 in the category “Apartment”, the European Travel Award 2022 in the category “Best Eco-Friendly Holiday Accommodations”, the Architectural Projects & Aluminum Constructions Award 2022 in the category “Tourism & Hospitality” and the BIGSEE Award 2023 in the category “Interior Design”.
Aspasia Taka
Founder | Head Architect
MSc Architect AUTH | NTUA
Aspasia received her Degree in Architecture from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and her Master in Architecture Theories from National Technical University of Athens, collaborating at the same time in various research programs. Following up her wide and long-lasting partnerships aside to acclaimed architects, she establishes her own architectural studio (2006) TAKA+PARTNERS, a multi award-winning Architectural Design + Practice Studio, focusing on well-being, sustainability, elevated experiences and happiness.
Klimis Mavridis
Managing Partner
MBA Academia de Studii Economice | ASE
Having extensive experience from International mega projects in Hospitality, Entertainment Cinema sector, Klimis is managing Financial Planning, Budget and Coordination of all project’s direct and indirect executives. His analytical skills and ability to overcome unforeseen obstructions, ensure the delivery of the project on time and within budget.
Maria Avramidou
Partner | Design Director
MSc Architect AUTH | UoE
As a graduate from Aristotle University, with a degree in Architecture, she obtained her Master’s degree in “Advanced Sustainable Design” from the University of Edinburgh. Since then, she has collaborated with various architectural firms in Thessaloniki, while participating and gaining distinctions in numerous architectural competitions and exhibitions. Moreover, she undertook a position in a research program with AUTH Research Committee.
Maria Solidaki
Project Architect
MSc Architect AUTH | HOP
She graduated from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2007 and consequently completed her master’s degree in Environmental Design at Hellenic Open University. She has worked in commercial and residential projects, taking part in architectural implementation studies and construction management.
Natasa Kantidaki
Project Architect
MSc Architect AUTH | ETH
Natasa graduated from the Department of Architecture of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2004), and completed her postgraduate studies at the ETH Zurich (MAS Housing). She has worked on residential as well as competition-winning mixed-use projects and public space design. She joined TAKA+PARTNERS in 2018.
Anna Karatzovali
Project Architect
MSc Architect DUTH
Anna graduated as an Architect Engineer from the Democritus University of Thrace (2016). Since then, she has been working in several architectural offices and also as a freelancer, mainly in residential, commercial and hospitality projects. In 2019, she joined TAKA+PARTNERS team.
Zoe Papadopoulou
Project Architect
MSc Architect UTH
Zoe graduated from the Department of Architecture at the University of Thessaly. During her studies she participated in competitions and in several workshops about parametric design. She joined TAKA+PARTNERS team in 2020.
Niki Kamarianou
Senior Architect
MSc Architect AUTH
She graduated from the School of Architecture of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2003. Since then she has worked in architectural offices with an emphasis on the design of multiplexes and shopping centers. For the last 15 years she has worked for a constuction company that specialises in hotel complexes, office units etc, taking part in architectural implementation studies, preparation of Bill of Quantities (BOQ), and site management. She has joined TAKA+PARTNERS in 2024.
Anna Liapopoulou
Senior Architect
MSc Architect UTH
Anna graduated from the Department of Architecture at the University of Thessaly (2016). She has professional experience in projects combining architecture, interior design and graphic design both in Greece and abroad. She has been involved in the design of commercial and residential projects, trade fairs and indoor entertainment games. She joined TAKA+PARTNERS team in 2024.
Anna Lazaridou
Architect
MSc Architect UOG | KUL
She finished her studies in Architecture in 2001 having received her ΒΑ(Hons) in Architecture -University of Greenwich and her Postgraduate Diploma in Architecture (RIBA II)- Kingston University, followed by long term collaborations with architectural practices during which she worked at residential, educational and hospitality Building design projects, Public space design, as well as projects involving Urban planning.
Georgia Talari
Architect
MSc Architect AUTH
She graduated from the department of Architecture School at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. During her studies she participated in architectural competitions and exhibitions, as well as in workshops and seminars about industrial design. She joined TAKA+PARTNERS team in 2021.
Maria Michalopoulou
Architect
MSc Architect AUTH
Maria graduated from the Department of Architecture at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. During her studies she was perticularly concerned with issues related to sustainable development and enviromental planning. She, also, participated in varius workshops and seminars and her works have published in international architecture magazines. In 2023 she became a member of the TAKA+PARTNERS team.
Maro Fotopoulou
Junior Architect
MSc Architect AUTH | NTUA
Maro graduated from the Department of Architectural Engineering of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and she continued her studies with a Master’s Degree awarded by NTUA in the direction of Environment and Development of Mountainous Areas. In previous professional collaborations she participated in urban design studies, interior design residantial projects, building renovations, project management and supervision. In 2023 she became a member of the TAKA+PARTNERS team.
Eleni Kaimakamidou
Junior Architect
MSc Architect AUTH
Eleni graduated from the Department of Architecture at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. During her studies she participated in workshops and seminars on Sustainable Reconstruction in Urban Areas in Greece and abroad, as well as various exhibitions. After her internship in Barcelona, she joined TAKA+PARTNERS team in 2022.
Alexia Valtadorou
Junior Architect
ΜSc Architect AUTH | UPM - ETH
She graduated from the Department of Architecture at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and continued her studies at the Master of Advanced Studies in Collective Housing & City Planning of UPM – ETH in Madrid. Before joining the team, she was involved in small-scale projects, interior design and architectural competitions. She joined TAKA+PARTNERS in 2023.
Theodora Dinskou
Interior Designer
ΜSc Civil Engineering TEI of Thessaly
theodora.d@takaandpartners.com
Theodora graduated of the Department of Civil Engineering of Technological Education Institute of Thessaly (Larissa 2016) and she continued her studies at the Master of CAD/CAM System and Product Design. She has worked as a freelancer Interior Designer and in architetural offices in residential projects, hospitality and commercial. She also participated in Interior Design seminars and workshops. She joined TAKA+PARTNERS team in 2024.
Elena Tsali
Office Administrator
BBA UOM
Elena graduated from the Department of Business Administration at University of Macedonia. During her studies she attended a variety of seminars on every aspect of an organization and its efficient and effective operation and development. Since then she has been working in the field of Retail. She continued her studies in the department of Interior Architecture and Decoration and Object Design. She joined the TAKA+PARTNERS team in 2023.