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AYK was founded in 2018 by Andreas Y. Kyriakou. Based in Paphos - Cyprus, we are mainly focused on design methods and procedures for creating a new paradigm and an innovative approach for the architecture of our built environment. Our results are exemplary, outspoken projects that enable our cities and landscapes to develop towards a better future.

The team of AYK has an extensive experience in world-class multi-scale projects. This experience reinforces the aim of the studio for establishing fresh, diverse and innovative solutions to contemporary architecture and urban issues. Our highly collaborative, research-based design method involves clients, stakeholders, and experts from a wide range of fields from early on in the creative process. The local and international network of our collaborators embraces this creative direction, while it pushes the boundaries for designing innovative, unexpected and joyful buildings such as the New Cultural Centre of Mandria (NCCM), a two-detached, pentagonal-shaped volumes that create a space for arts, performances and events, or the Dhanurasana, a meditation space inspired by a bow-pose yogic posture in Portugal.

The products of AYK's unique approach to design vary, ranging from residential buildings of all types and sizes, to urban plans, parks, public squares, publications and exhibitions.

Moreover, AYK works collaboratively with other international architectural studios from Europe and Russia, for projects that are designed or executed in Cyprus. As part of this collaboration, AYK provides services as Local Architect, Architects of Record (AoR) and Project Manager for such projects.

AYK is an award-winning studio. In 2017, AYK won the first prize with the project "meta[β]ole", while it supervised the fabrication process for creating a prototype with digital / parametric design procedures. In 2021, BUILD magazine announced AYK as "Architecture Practice of the Year 2021 - Mediterranean Best Eco-Friendly Luxury Resort Design" for the project "Yeroskipou Tourist Residential Resort".

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Andreas Y. Kyriakou

Andreas Y. Kyriakou
Founder / Principal Architect

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Andreas Y. Kyriakou

Founder / Principal Architect

Dipl. NTUA, MArch AA, ETEK, TEE, RIBA, ARB

Andreas Y. Kyriakou is an architect engineer, researcher, and the founder of AYK Architects. He carries extensive international experience, working on a diverse range of projects including masterplans, commercial towers, retreats and resorts, residential and commercial projects etc.

He holds a Diploma degree from the National Technical University of Athens where he studied with scholarship and graduated with honors. He also holds MArch research degree from London's internationally renowned Architectural Association, School of Architecture, and the Design Research Lab at which he also studied with scholarship.

Andreas gained his experience having been working for some of the most prestigious practices including Foster+Partners in London, in the position of Project Architect and Team Leader.

He is holder of awards, and he has published his work internationally.

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Yiota Gavriel

Yiota Gavriel
Architect

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Yiota Gavriel

Architect

DipArch, BArch, ETEK

Yiota is registered architect, member of the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (ETEK) and footwear designer. After completing her studies in architecture at the University of Nicosia, she pursued her BA (Hons) Cordwainers Footwear from London College of Fashion.

She has gained experience working for a number of local architectural practices, being involved in residential, commercial and hospitality projects.

Yiota joined the AYK Architects in May 2023.

Georgios Ioannou

Georgios Ioannou
Architect

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Georgios Ioannou

Architect

BA(Hons), Master in Architecture and Sustainability, ETEK

Georgios is registered architect, member of the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (ETEK), having worked in several offices both in Cyprus and abroad.

His work focuses on sustainability and the implementation of the human condition into the design process and execution. He has graduated from the University of Brighton (BA Hons Architecture) and K.U. Leuven (Master in Architecture and Sustainability). Since then, he has acquired an extensive experience being involved in residential, commercial, cultural projects and competitions.

Georgios joined the AYK Architects in November 2023.

Vrionis Farfaras

Vrionis Farfaras 
Architectural Assistant

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Vrionis Farfaras

Architectural Assistant

Diploma of Architecture

Vrionis is an architectural assistant. He pursues his professional qualification in architecture under AYK Architects' mentoring and supervision. He holds a Diploma in Architecture from the Dept. of Architecture, School of Engineering of University of Thessaly, Greece.

Vrionis joined the AYK Architects in October 2023.

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