A&M Architects

28/05/2026

The importance of reuse in modern architecture is not only environmental but also deeply cultural and structural.
In Karpathos, a house built in 1960 incorporated timber elements salvaged from a demolished building dating back to 1867. Due to the limited infrastructure of the island at the time and the absence of proper road access between villages, the only way to transport these materials was by sea. Window frames and structural timber were carried by boat and, at times, pulled from the water onto land in order to be reused.
More than 60 years later, these elements remain in use, offering a quiet but powerful testament to the durability embedded in practices of care, adaptation, and continuity.
Deeply Rooted revisits this kind of local intelligence not as nostalgia, but as a lens for contemporary design, where reuse is not exception but method.

28/05/2026

Sunset Groves West featured by KTIRIO Τεχνικό Περιοδικό among the residential developments shaping the evolving identity of The Ellinikon.
With contemporary living, Mediterranean openness, and a strong connection to landscape at its core, the project reflects the ongoing exploration of architecture that balances urban energy with everyday wellbeing.

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Τα οικιστικά συγκροτήματα Skyline Havens και Sunset Groves West, βρίσκονται στο The Ellinikon και είναι σχεδιασμένα από διακεκριμένους Έλληνες αρχιτέκτονες. Ο σύγχρονος σχεδιασμός του...

26/05/2026

Aperi 1955 project in Karpathos is featured in newmoney.gr as part of a story exploring the role of local craftsmanship in shaping meaningful places. A reminder that the most enduring architecture is often born from dialogue, between past and present, design and making.

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“Οι παλιοί δεν έχτιζαν για να επιβληθούν, αλλά για να χωρέσουν”, μας θυμίζει ένας τεχνίτης των A&M architects. Το καλντερίμι στα Μπασουκέικα της

19/05/2026

Architecture as a catalyst for wellbeing.
Our project is featured in "All About Home 2026" section of protothema.gr, exploring how design can cultivate a deeper sense of longevity.

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Από την αθηναϊκή κομψότητα του Art Deco έως την κυκλαδίτικη λιτότητα και τη μεσογειακή γαλήνη, κάθε χώρος αφηγείται μια ιστορία αρμονίας, φωτός και διαχρονικής αισθητ....

08/05/2026

Mr. Kostas is a carpenter and woodcarver, one of the last craftsmen on the island who continues the traditional art of Karpathian wood carving. A craft deeply connected to the Karpathiko. The Karpathiko is a dedicated room within the traditional house, a space of memory functioning as a family museum. Dowries, textiles, and personal heirlooms are preserved there, framed by carved "soufades", wooden interiors, and handcrafted details that narrate each family’s story.
Here, wood carving is not decoration; it is an essential expression of local architectural identity. As this knowledge becomes increasingly rare, craftsmen like Mr. Kostas play a vital role in safeguarding a living tradition.
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Ο κύριος Κώστας είναι ξυλουργός και ξυλογλύπτης, ένας από τους τελευταίους τεχνίτες στο νησί που συνεχίζουν την παραδοσιακή τέχνη της καρπαθιακής ξυλογλυπτικής. Μια τέχνη άρρηκτα συνδεδεμένη με το Καρπάθικο. Το Καρπάθικο αποτελεί ένα ξεχωριστό δωμάτιο του σπιτιού, έναν χώρο-μνήμης που λειτουργεί σαν οικογενειακό μουσείο. Εκεί φυλάσσονται προικιά, υφαντά και αντικείμενα ζωής, πλαισιωμένα από σκαλιστούς σουφάδες, ξύλινες επενδύσεις και λεπτομέρειες που αφηγούνται την ιστορία κάθε οικογένειας.
Η παραδοσιακή ξυλουργική αποτελεί αναπόσπαστο κομμάτι της τοπικής αρχιτεκτονικής ταυτότητας. Σήμερα, καθώς η γνώση αυτή γίνεται ολοένα και πιο σπάνια, η δουλειά ανθρώπων όπως ο κύριος Κώστας μετατρέπεται σε πράξη διατήρησης μιας ζωντανής παράδοσης.

🎥 by AYLO

05/05/2026

An onsite visit that brings everything into perspective.
At the heart of the Ellinikon development, within the emerging neighborhood of Little Athens, Sunset Groves and Sunset Groves West are steadily taking shape.
Designed as part of a new urban living experience along the Athenian Riviera, these projects are designed to combine contemporary architecture with generous green spaces, natural light, and a strong connection to their surroundings, just minutes from the coastline and the city center.
During our recent site visit with Lamda Development, we had the opportunity to walk through the progress firsthand. Construction is advancing smoothly, and it’s rewarding to see the vision gradually becoming reality.
Little Athens is set to become a vibrant residential hub and Sunset Groves is right at its core.

Explore both projects here: https://am-architects.com/project/sunset-groves-residence-collection/
& here: https://am-architects.com/project/sunset-groves-west/

01/05/2026

Deeply Rooted: Το Καρπάθικο

Designing into tradition.

In Karpathos, the Karpathiko is more than a room.�It is the heart of the house, a space shaped by memory, ritual, and everyday life, where generations gathered, welcomed, celebrated, and preserved identity through architecture itself.
Today, this long-standing spatial tradition continues to evolve. Through careful renovation and at times even within newly built homes, the Karpathiko is incorporated, not as nostalgia, but as continuity.

🎥 Studio

30/04/2026

Developed as our annual campaign for 2026, “There Is Now” explores presence as both a design concept and a lived experience. Conceived and designed internally by the A&M Graphics team, the campaign extends beyond communication into a cohesive visual ecosystem that connects film, spatial intervention, printed matter and object design.

At its core lies a perpetual calendar created as the campaign’s gift, not intended to measure time, but to notice it. Designed to be used across years, the object invites its owner to return to the same dates repeatedly, transforming everyday moments into an evolving archive of presence.

The visual language unfolds across multiple applications: the calendar itself, its packaging, printed posters and the broader graphic identity developed for the campaign. Typography operates as structure rather than decoration, with fragments of the message Between what was and what will be, there is now appearing gradually across surfaces, echoing the campaign’s central idea of time unfolding rather than being consumed.

29/04/2026

Architecture begins with relationships.
In our recent conversation with designboom, we discuss how we approach design as an integrated, multidisciplinary process to shape environments that evolve with people, culture, and context.

Discover the full interview: https://www.designboom.com/architecture/am-architects-connection-people-place-interview/

a&m architects replaces signature styles with an integrated design process to ensure human-centric intent survives the reality of construction.

17/04/2026

At the KTIRIO Τεχνικό Περιοδικό Anniversary Conference held at the Megaron Athens Concert Hall, A&M Architects had the privilege of reflecting on four decades of evolution and contribution to the built environment.
The highlight of our participation was twofold: our CEO, Michael Mavroleon, took the stage to share the journey and transformation of our practice over the years, discussing how design philosophy adapts to a changing world.
The weekend concluded on a high note during the honorary awards ceremony on Sunday, April 5th. We are deeply honored to have been recognized among Greece's leading architectural firms, receiving a unique award, a masterpiece created by the renowned sculptor Costas Varotsos.

A heartfelt thank you to KTIRIO Magazine for 40 years of dedication to our industry and for organizing an event that unites the architectural community.