Skevi Farazi

Specialized in Interior Design.

Skevi Farazi

About Skevi Farazi

Skevi Farazi has launched S_FARarchitecture in 2001 with the aim to explore the limits of architecture between different platforms of expression and creativity. Public and residential buildings, interior and open spaces, exhibition and furniture design are all developed thoroughly from conception to final proposal and realisation. Skevi has been a lecturer at the Department of Architecture and Interior Design of University of Nicosia (Cyprus). She was involved in the organisation of several exhibitions and architectural events and took part in workshops, symposia and presentations about architecture, theatre and museology. Since 2014 she has moved to London where she practises architecture in various sectors.

  • Winner of the A' Design Award.
  • Specialized in Interior Design.
  • Original Design.
  • Creative, Diligent and Innovative.
  • All Designs
  • Interior
On Stage Theatre Museum Exhibition

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Interview with Skevi Farazi

Could you please tell us more about your art and design background? What made you become an artist/designer? Have you always wanted to be a designer?
Since my childhood I remember myself being curious observing others’ houses and the little details and settings that form their lives. My love for Maths -in a way a structured and methodical thinking- and arts made me soon realise that I wanted to study architecture. Studying Architecture in a different country and thus in Greece was a constant inspiration which was enriched with my travels in various other countries, bringing me closer to different cultural and artistic expressions.
Can you tell us more about your company / design studio?
S_FARarchitecture aims to explore the limits of architecture between different platforms of expression and creativity. Public and residential buildings, interior and open spaces, exhibition and furniture design are all developed thoroughly from conception to final proposal and realisation, either individually or within collaborations.
What kinds of works do you like designing most?
I love the challenge of exploring different aspects of design, but I’m always charmed by museum and exhibition design.
What is your most favorite design, could you please tell more about it?
‘On Stage’, the permanent exhibition of Cyprus Theatre museum, is my most favourite design which reflects my love for theatre. It was a great experience which allowed me to express -design-wise- in different ways and media and create a narrative space that engages the spectator in awe.
What was the first thing you designed for a company?
The first main project of my career happened to be a competition won for a Town Hall with Gallery spaces in a rural town. It was a great experience in collaboration which formed my further steps in design.
Which aspects of a design do you focus more during designing?
While designing and specially in difficult decisions I always refer back to the main idea. A thorough research helps enforcing the core of the idea and gives an orientation for the final outcome.
What kind of emotions do you feel when you design?
Creative, satisfaction, joy, serenity, positive, inspired, focused, motivated
What kind of emotions do you feel when your designs are realized?
Creative, satisfaction, joy, assured, encouraged, enthusiastic, grateful, positive, motivated
What makes a design successful?
A design is successful when it has fulfilled the designer’s aspiration and it’s broadly accepted by its users.
When judging a design as good or bad, which aspects do you consider first?
The balance of its aesthetics and how authentic and sincere it is to its purpose, function, environment.
From your point of view, what are the responsibilities of a designer for society and environment?
A designer needs to enrich with his designs the society either by educating with his proposal and /or contributing to the well-being of the user. And always with respect to the environment.
Where does the design inspiration for your works come from? How do you feed your creativity? What are your sources of inspirations?
Inspiration is inextricably related with the location the space or the environment that frame the design. It is a very tiny moment which brings in balance all aspects of the project; the vision the idea, the purpose.
Where do you live? Do you feel the cultural heritage of your country affects your designs? What are the pros and cons during designing as a result of living in your country?
Most of my projects were developed while living in Cyprus. My studies in Greece and my Mediterranean heritage have been indeed critical in the way I perceive the space and its expression specially under the natural light. Living though in a small country limits the spectrum of the inspiration one can get from other forms of cultural expression. On the other hand, it does give one the chance of being closer to the nature and be inspired from it.
What are your suggestions to companies for working with a designer? How can companies select a good designer?
My first and foremost suggestion for any client is to trust their designer and their work. A choice through recommendations of other clients or from an accredited design platform /publication can usually lead to a successful candidate.
Can you talk a little about your design process?
A design starts from a thorough research around the several aspects of the project, a good filtering of client’s aspiration and setting clearly the goals and vision of the design. There is always the magic moment of the inspiration which allows the design to develop until everything comes into a balance. And then it’s just a matter of detailing and completion.
What are 5 of your favorite design items at home?
A sofa of an authentic English 1970ies design A set of Bronze cutlery from Izabel Lam An Alvar Aalto Savoy vase A ring by Krama - a friend jewellery designer Terracotta cups from Cypriot ceramists
Could you please share some pearls of wisdom for young designers? What are your suggestions to young, up and coming designers?
Be fearless with the unknown paths and tasks Be authentic Allow the unexpected and accept the diversity Be detached from your creation
What was your most important job experience?
Kallinikio Town Hall of Athienou – It was the first project I won in a competition soon after my graduation and worked on until its completion. It was the main project on which I built up my experience and knowledge.
Who are some of your clients?
Ministry of Education and Culture, Municipalities, Theatre Organisation

Designer of the Day Interview with Skevi Farazi

Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?
When I finished my studies in NTUA -Athens I returned to Cyprus where I was lucky to have won a competition for a public building, a Town Hall with Gallery spaces in a rural town. This was a great experience in a teamwork, which formed my further steps in design. I was initially in association with Yiorgos Hadjichristou and then formed my practice S_FARarchitecture in 2001. A diverse portfolio of public and residential buildings, interior and open spaces, exhibition and furniture design were all developed thoroughly from conception to final proposal and realisation, either individually or within collaborations. In parallel I have been a lecturer at the Department of Architecture and Interior Design of University of Nicosia [Cyprus] and have been involved in the organisation of several exhibitions and architectural events. I also took part in workshops, symposia and presentations about architecture, theatre and museology.
How did you become a designer?
Since my childhood I remember myself being curious observing others’ houses and the little details and settings that form their lives. My love for Maths -in a way a structured and methodical thinking- and arts made me soon realise that I wanted to study architecture.
What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?
One of the most important aspects during designing is the development and refinement of the main idea which will define the aesthetic balance and form a base reference for each further decision. A thorough research around the subject or thematic of the design will give an orientation for the final outcome. I always rely on hand sketches or physical models when developing the main concept and design.
Which emotions do you feel when designing?
I find the development of the concept idea the most creative and inspired phase of designing. Then comes the serenity which will make the designer being focused and motivated for the rest of the journey until the final pleasure of a finished project. That will lead to the satisfaction and joy and -if the project has succeeded to its aspiration- to an overall fulfilment!
What are your advices to designers who are at the beginning of their career?
My advice to the young designers is to be fearless with the unknown paths and tasks, be always authentic, allow the unexpected and accept the diversity in the design expression.
You are truly successful as a designer, what do you suggest to fellow designers, artists and architects?
I would suggest to anyone who believes they have succeeded with their designs, to be detached from their creation so they can allow to themselves to develop and progress further with their design expression.
How do you know if a product or project is well designed? How do you define good design?
I believe a good design is characterised by an aesthetic balance and how authentic and sincere it is to its purpose, function and its own environment.
What positive experiences you had when you attend the A’ Design Award?
Design awards have been significant contributions to my career, highlighting not only the awarded project but my overall work as a designer. Any participation to a competition will push me to the limits of my design skills to achieve the best outcome. This can only be a positive experience. I feel honoured to have been selected as the Designer of the Day!

Extended Interview with Skevi Farazi

Could you please tell us about your experience as a designer, artist, architect or creator?
I studied architecture in Athens, and then returned to Cyprus where I got the chance to create a diverse portfolio with projects such as public and residential buildings, interior and open spaces, exhibition and furniture design; all developed thoroughly either individually or within collaborations.
How did you become a designer?
My need to be creative and express in space led me to be an architect and my drive for a constant development urged me to explore the limits of architecture between different platforms of expression and creativity.
What are your priorities, technique and style when designing?
I had the desire to be an architect since my childhood when for hours I was trying to visualise how the space could have been differently designed.
Which emotions do you feel when designing?
Throughout my experience I had the chance to develop a variety of projects from public and residential buildings, interior and open spaces, exhibition and furniture design. I would love to design a bit more of cultural spaces -buildings and interior exhibition spaces- or maybe to pursue in fashion design!
What is your growth path? What are your future plans? What is your dream design project?
A great designer is the one who can achieve the balance in his design, high quality in detail, be imaginative and constantly progress keeping the bar high.
You are truly successful as a designer, what do you suggest to fellow designers, artists and architects?
A good design can offer a quality of life that even if it is a building or a small object it can give a value at the everyday life and wellbeing; moments to appreciate and be grateful for.
How do you know if a product or project is well designed? How do you define good design?
Having a vision, adhere with the core idea and be persistent to detail.
Who is your favourite designer?
‘On Stage’, the permanent exhibition of Cyprus Theatre museum, is my most favourite design which also reflects my love for theatre. It created a narrative space which evolves gradually in an experiential approach where boundaries of spectating and ‘acting’ are intertwined. The design was expressed in different ways and media and managed to engage the spectator in awe.
Would you tell us a bit about your lifestyle and culture?
As designers we constantly need to explore the different ways of expression and be updated of what’s going on in all cultural scenes
What are your philanthropic contributions to society as a designer, artist and architect?
Design is defined by the additional aspects which characterise a product, further than its functionality.
What positive experiences you had when you attend the A’ Design Award?
It is a personal journey inspired by the collective knowledge and creative expression

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