Eleni on Thema Kritis: Villages alive again
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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From abandonment to renewal: villages, architecture and hospitality – Eleni Tsigarida at the Architecture and Tourism Conference
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
ETSI Architects nominated for the EUmies Awards 2026 for The Teloneio, Kardamyli
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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Eleni Tsigarida – Action24 – The Teloneio
We’re excited to share a new video by Kirsten Dirksen that tells the story of Teloneio, our award-winning restoration on the water. In the film, Eleni Tsigarida and the ETSI Arch
