learn more about us & our philosophy
about us
At SUNIONIAN, we are a full-service team of architects, civil engineers, and interior designers dedicated to bringing world-class architecture to Greece’s most majestic islands. Whether it’s a cliffside villa in Zante, a heritage-inspired retreat in Lefkada, or a minimalist sanctuary in Kefalonia, we manage your project from the first sketch to the final interior detail. We navigate the complexities of island engineering so you don’t have to, blending modern luxury with a deep respect for Ionian tradition. We don't just build for the landscape—we build with it.
our philosophy
At SUNIONIAN, we do not believe in plunking a generic design onto a piece of land. To build in Kefalonia, Ithaca, Zante, and Lefkada is to respect the micro-climates, the complex topography, and the intense seismic profiles of the Western Aegean.
Our philosophy is anchored in three core truths:
Structural Rigor as the Canvas
We view strict engineering not as a limitation, but as the very framework that allows for bold, enduring architectural expression.
Warm Minimalism & Raw Materiality
Our aesthetic is defined by an authentic connection to the local environment. We design with a palette of raw materials—like local fieldstone, native oak, and smooth microcement—that age beautifully against the elements.
Unified Execution, Zero Disconnect
We bridge the gap between architectural vision, engineering logic, and construction reality. With everything under one unified team, the design's original intent survives the grit of the job site, ensuring a seamless transition from blueprint to living home.
RENOVATIONS, EXTENSIONS & UPGRATES
historic restorationsstructural modernization
spatial transformation
CIVIL & STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
due diligence & auditsstructural integrity
diagnostic autopsies
our values
We perform by dismantling the traditional silos of the building process. By keeping architecture, civil engineering, and interior design under a single, synchronized team, we eliminate friction and protect your project's original intent. We manage every phase under one roof—ensuring absolute structural rigor, regulatory compliance, and a seamless transition from blueprint to living home.
Aesthetic Authenticity
We design in active dialogue with the land. Our aesthetic embraces warm minimalism, biophilic flow, and the honest use of raw, natural earth materials—like local fieldstone, native oak, and tactile microcement.
Integrity
We believe that exceptional architecture is meaningless without structural precision. In the complex geological and seismic landscape of the Ionian, our civil engineers work hand-in-hand with our architects from day one.
Transparency & Ethos
We build trust from afar through absolute transparency, rigorous risk mitigation, and a refusal to compromise on strict construction and regulatory standards.
Pragmatic Creativity
We don't view creativity as just an abstract concept; we view it as our primary tool for problem-solving. Building on complex, steep Ionian terrains requires inventive spatial thinking, a masterful understanding of natural light, and clever integration of indoor and outdoor environments.
our team
Fivos Damoulianos
Technical Director, Civil Engineer, MSc NTUA
Per Anton Risan
Design Director, Architect, BA UCL
Maria Vikatou
Project Manager, MSc NKUA
Elvira Stratioti
Architectural Drafter & 3D Visualiser, Industrial Design Engineer, MSc UOWM
Angeliki Vasilatou
Admin Support & Designer, IEK
Ilias Delis
Civil Engineer, MSc NTUA