Office & Philosophy
The architectural office of Stavros Michaelides, based in Limassol, strives to design everything in such a way, so that the users can have a better quality of life. At the core of our thinking lies the human being and their experience within space.
We believe that quality of life is shaped by spaces that offer comfort, safety, and inner calm. Spaces that do not impose themselves, but rather accompany the user, allowing them to truly inhabit them.
Each project is a unique process of exploration. Nothing is designed without meaning; every line, every opening, and every material emerges from careful observation, dialogue, and a deep understanding of real needs.
The first meeting on the project site is decisive. It is there, through discussion and dialogue, that the vision is formed. We listen, observe, and interpret, aiming to compose solutions that balance function, aesthetics, and emotion.
With the help of the most advanced design methods BIM (Building Information Modelling), the idea is transformed with precision into space, maintaining its coherence from the initial concept through to implementation.
Whether it is a home, a medical practice, or a residential complex, our design goes beyond the limits of the building itself. We treat each project as part of a larger whole—the neighbourhood, the village, the city—with respect for place and time.

Stavros Michaelides, Founder
Stavros Michaelides has obtained his bachelors degree at Technical University of Braunschweig (TU Braunschweig) in Northern Germany and holds a master’s degree from RWTH Aachen University.
From 2016 until his return to Cyprus in 2020, he worked in leading architectural practices in Germany, including Lederer Ragnarsdóttir Oei, Kadawittfeldarchitektur, and Heinle, Wischer und Partner. Projects that significantly shaped his architectural thinking during this period include the Stuttgart Library (Lederer Ragnarsdóttir Oei) and the Lidl headquarters in Bad Wimpfen (Kadawittfeldarchitektur).
After returning to Cyprus, he was registered in 2021 at the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (ETEK). Prior to founding his own architectural office, he was a member of the interior design team for the high-rise residential project SunMar Residences in Limassol. In parallel, he has realized residential, medical, and landscape projects.
His architectural approach focuses on clarity of concept, functionality, and respect for the built and natural environment. His goal is the creation of works with timeless quality and a meaningful relationship with the user.
