Our philosophy lies on
UNIQUE APPROACH.
Each project is treated as a distinct response to its users and context. By carefully interpreting program, site, and cultural conditions, the design process generates tailored solutions that respect both people and environment. This approach aligns with a broader architectural understanding that meaningful spaces emerge from the relationship between context, user needs, and design clarity
DESIGN PROCESS
The studio follows a continuous and collaborative process from concept to construction. Emphasis is placed on dialogue with the client, ensuring that each stage of the project evolves with precision and attention to detail. The outcome is shaped not only by the final design, but by the quality and consistency of the process itself
DESIGN PROCESS
The studio follows a continuous and collaborative process from concept to construction. Emphasis is placed on dialogue with the client, ensuring that each stage of the project evolves with precision and attention to detail. The outcome is shaped not only by the final design, but by the quality and consistency of the process itself
THEORETICAL APPROACH THROUGH ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Practice is complemented by ongoing academic research. The studio explores the relationship between user and space through publications, workshops, and international collaborations. This dual approach strengthens the design methodology, merging practical experience with theoretical inquiry—an approach widely recognized as essential for creating socially and spatially responsive architecture
Demi Maniaki
Demi Maniaki holds a Diploma in Architecture from the National Technical University of Athens and a Master’s Degree in Architecture from the Bartlett School of Architecture in London.She has collaborated in Barcelona with EMBT (EMBT Architects – Enric Miralles & Benedetta Tagliabue), as well as MYAA Architects, contributing to large-scale projects in Barcelona, London, and Qatar.Since 2010, she is co-founder of Man.Ga Architects Studio based in Greece.
Carolos Galanos
Born in Paris, Carolos Galanos graduated from École d’Architecture Paris-Malaquais and holds a PhD from the Architectural Design Department of the Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura, UPC Barcelona.Following collaborations in France and Spain, he is co-founder of Man.Ga Architects Studio in Greece. He is a member of the Greek section of the UIA (International Union of Architects) and currently teaches at the School of Architecture, University of Ioannina.His academic and theoretical work focuses on urban design, architectural theory, and spatial practices, and has been published through texts, articles, and e-publications in Greece, France, Spain, and internationally.