Our founder Eleni Tsigarida joined MEGA TV to discuss The Teloneio in Kardamyli and its nomination for the EUmies Awards 2026. She explained how the listed customs house was restored as a lived-in home using local craft and careful spatial connections. Watch the interview and explore the project that has brought a Mani landmark back to everyday life.

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Eleni joins Thema Kritis to talk about Vamvakou and the wider challenge of bringing small villages back to life through careful design and community focus

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A short reflection on Eleni Tsigarida’s talk at Architecture and Tourism 2025 in Chania, exploring reactivation of abandoned settlements, albergo diffuso, and a place-first ethos in hospitality.

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ETSI Architects is nominated for the EUmies Awards 2026 for The Teloneio, Kardamyli. Read a brief on the prize, the timeline, and our work on this landmark restoration.

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