Andreas VARDAS
Biography
ABOUT
Andreas Vardas studied architecture in Birmingham and London, most notably under Peter Cook of Archigram fame. He earned his degree from the Bartlett School of Architecture, UCL, in 1993 and founded Vardastudio in 1997. He went on to produce numerous inspirational designs and competitions through collaborations with other architects, as Vardastudio grew to one of the most well-known on the island.
AWARDS
- 2013 Republic of Cyprus President’s award, Commendation for Fameline Properties Headquarters 2010 Republic of Cyprus President’s award, Commendation for Western Pedestrian Promenade
SHORT DESCRIPTION ABOUT THE OFFICE
Vardastudio’s design agenda is focused on two points: a clear architectural response to the site and the client’s brief, and simplicity in form. Each project is tackled in a unique way, and becomes a direct response to its environmental conditions; an integral part of the landscape. The studio’s work includes a number of individual houses, housing developments, as well as public buildings and competitions. The practice has earned many awards in competitions as well as the Republic of Cyprus President’s award.
AWARDS OF THE OFFICE
2013 Republic of Cyprus President’s award, Commendation for Fameline Properties Headquarters 2010 Republic of Cyprus President’s award, Commendation for Western Pedestrian Promenade
PROJECTS TO BE PRESENTED DURING THE EVENT
Project #1: Mulberry
Start year: 05.06.2022
This is a three-story residential block in Kato Pafos. It provides 12 two-bedroom units, a roof garden, and a communal pool. Each unit enjoys its own covered veranda. Built from reinforced concrete, this building makes an exhibition of the material with different configurations and textures of fairface concrete, accentuated by the use of joints and shadow gaps.
Project #2: M Boutique hotel
Start year: 21.03.2022
The project is the renovation and extension of a small hotel located in the heart of Kato Pafos. Its 120 rooms benefit from small patios or balconies that open on to the communal pool area. An extra floor was added to the main building to create a high-end restaurant. The design accentuates the character of the hotel with its multiple blocks around a courtyard and pool. Green is used extensively to improve the environment and enhance the atmosphere.
Project #3:Residence for Ivi and Zenonas
Start year: 14.02.2020
This family residence is located in Episkopi, a community in the Limassol district, in an area with unobstructed sea views. The residence provides a large open plan space at the ground floor with the living room, dining room, kitchen, and a study. The first floor provides the couple’s master bedroom and en-suite bathroom, two additional rooms with a shared bathroom, a utility room. The materials used inside and outside are simple and honest: fair face concrete, soft grey floor in the interior and deck floor on the exterior. Touches of black colors and wooden surfaces on furniture contrast with stark white surfaces and give a modem character.