Interview with Taka + Partners
Taka + Partners is a multi-awarded architectural and design practice, based in Thessaloniki, Greece. The practice was founded in 2006 by Aspasia Taka, MSc Architect AUTH | NTUA.
Interview about Serenity Suites Hospitality Complex Design Interview
Design Legend Interview
2 September 2020
I hold a degree in architecture from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece) and the department of architecture, University of Florence (Italy). I also hold a master’s degree from the National Technical University of Athens in the field of “Research in Architecture: Architectural Design - Space – Culture”.
Design is everywhere as a core element of objects, buildings and attitude. Needless to say, that design serves everyday tasks and has a great impact on our lives. Good design creates emotions and improves quality of life. It is all about aesthetics and function after all!
By providing solutions to problems and introducing simplicity in life for industries, businesses and people. Good practices influence people, communicate ideas and lead the way for change.
Innovation and sustainability.
Colour, materiality and ambient reflect one’s mood and create opportunities for living in a space. They consist great tools for bringing to life a concept. Smart materials and technology contribute to intelligent surroundings. However, good design is always fundamental.
TAKA + PARTNERS is about team-working. Diversity in team members captures all aspects of design. Team-working is an on-going and evolutionary process with creative results. There is a saying “if you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together”. I couldn’t agree more!
Blue for colour, New York for place, fish soup for food and Spring for season.
As an architect I do hope for a more sustainable world for all of us. Technology is evolving rapidly and will offer whole new aspects of life. But we, as human-beings should keep our driving force and values.
Designer Interview
12 May 2020
I hold a degree in architecture from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece) and department of architecture, University of Florence (Italy). I also hold a master’s degree from the National Technical University of Athens in the field of “Research in Architecture: Architectural Design - Space – Culture”.
TAKA + PARTNERS is a multi-awarded architectural and design practice. The studio was founded by me back in 2006 under the name ASPASIA TAKA architects. Our Middle East department was established in 2013 in Dubai. Since then the studio and team has grown up end evolved. The studio was rebranded to TAKA + PARTNERS and moved in a 400 sqm brand new office in 2020.
TAKA + PARTNERS 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. Diversity in design and team members is what characterizes TAKA + PARTNERS the most.
Wellbeing is a key element in my design. The concept of wellbeing, euphoria and emotional health are in accordance with the principles of human – centered design. It is about feelings and ease in a unique spatial experience.
Please visit our website: www.takaandpartners.com and feel free to contact us at: studio@takaandpartners.com