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architecture
Crafted
Architectural
Experience
In between projects
that span across continents,
K-Studio’s Dimitris and
Konstantinos Karampatakis
talked about contemporary
design trends.
O ne of the fundamental principles of architecture is Louis
Sullivan’s “form follows function”. According to this maxim,
spaces are designed so as to fulfil the functions they intend to
serve. For K-Studio, the client’s personal expression is added to
this equation. “We are intrigued to see the client in the mood to create some-
thing that expresses them through a process they will enjoy”, says Dimitris
Karampatakis who, alongside his brother Konstantinos and their team, is cur- PRIVATE JOURNAL NO3
rently designing and bringing to life restaurants, hotels and private residences. EFFORTLESS FLOW ΑΤ SCORPIOS, MYKONOS
In collaboration with Scorpios project’s creative director Michael Schickinger and interior designer Annabell Kutucu, K-Studio looked for an holistic
The most challenging part of communicating with clients is establishing trust, approach that would bring every element together harmoniously in a re-invention of the ancient socio-cultural concept of ‘Agora’ or ‘gathering place’.
according to Dimitris – “getting someone who has a specific need or wish to
trust someone else to carry it out”. In order to achieve that goal, K-Studio have >
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