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02 | 06 | 2026

Spain is in Athens Vol. 2: The Value of Design in Hospitality

We are kicking off June by joining “Spain is in Athens Vol. 2: The Value of Design in Hospitality”.

This Wednesday, 3rd June, Dimitris Karampatakis will take part in a discussion exploring the multiple interests and factors that shape the journey from design to delivery of a hospitality project, alongside a panel of professionals from the Greek industry.

Warm thanks to ek magazine for the invitation and for bringing together this timely conversation.

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29 | 05 | 2026

Bread & Heart Festival 2026: Landscapes of Abundance

We are heading to Tirana to join Bread & Heart Festival‘s second edition, an encounter of global visionaries and local perspectives on hospitality, architecture and dialogue on the future. 

Konstantinos Karampatakis will be part of a conversation that will attempt to give answers to the question: Can architects rewrite the tourism brief itself, transforming seasonal extraction into long-term ecological and social value?

The panel will take place on June 4th, at the Glass House, along with a full schedule of talks, discussions and exhibitions within the framework of the theme “Landscapes of Abundance”.

20 | 05 | 2026

The Travel Project visits Dexamenes

The Travel Project is a visual anthology of independent hotels, shaped by authorship and a deep sense of place.

Perfectly aligning with the story of Dexamenes, their first documentary visits the industrial relic reimagined into a hotel, tracing its journey as it deepens its roots in the local context and sparks meaningful conversations that extend beyond the confines of conventional hospitality.

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15 | 05 | 2026

Athens Kallithea FC, K-Studio and Arup redefine the historic “El Paso” stadium

Athens Kallithea FC, K-Studio and Arup have teamed up for a collaborative regeneration of the historic “El Paso” stadium, reimagining it as an open and inclusive civic ground for sport, culture and everyday life.

Building on the stadium’s strong identity and deep community roots, and the club’s ambition for sporting progression within a values-led framework, the proposal preserves the character of the existing structure while upgrading and expanding its facilities, capacity, and spatial performance.

Rather than introducing a radical transformation, the intervention amplifies and refines the site’s existing layers of public life, strengthening its connection to the neighbourhood and extending its role within the daily life of Kallithea.

At its core, the project positions the stadium as a continuously active civic landscape, deeply rooted in its community and gently evolved for a broader urban future.

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06 | 05 | 2026

Southwand house among A+ Awards Finalists

We are proud to share that Southwand House has been named a Finalist in the Architecture +Stone category at the Architizer A+ Awards. 
You can join the debate for the year’s best projects by voting for it in the Popular Choice Award.

Rooted in the Peloponnesian vernacular and brought to life in close collaboration with skilled stone builders, this recognition holds a special meaning for us, as a reflection of our commitment to an architecture that is grounded, tactile, and inseparable from its place.

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06 | 05 | 2026

MOCNA named an A+ Award Finalist

We are pleased to share that Mandarin Oriental, Costa Navarino has been selected as a Finalist in the Architecture +Landscape category at the Architizer A+ Awards.

The project draws inspiration from the local agricultural tradition of the mandria – dry stone animal shelters, built by hand by farmers working the land. Formed from stones found on site, these humble structures follow the natural contours of the terrain, embodying a direct and unembellished relationship between architecture and landscape.

The project was developed in collaboration with Tombazis & Associates Architects, and you can cast your vote for it in the Popular Choice Award.

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05 | 05 | 2026

DOMES feature MOCNA and Dexamenes Extension on their latest issue

The latest issue of DOMÉS, the periodical dedicated to Greek architecture, has just been released featuring Dexamenes Seaside Hotel on its cover, accompanied by a multi-page feature.

The issue also highlights Mandarin Oriental Costa Navarino, situating it within a broader editorial reflection on contemporary design in Greece.

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27 | 04 | 2026

Hosting and Guesting at World Beautiful Business Forum 2026

Dimitris Karampatakis will be joining a session exploring the future of hospitality next Friday, May 8th, at the World Beautiful Business Forum, questioning where the line lies between sustainable and extractive tourism, and reflecting on the shared responsibilities of those who inhabit, host, and visit a destination.

The panel will be hosted by Nikos Therapos (DOTANK Plus), and Benoît Racle (Accor), Sophie Lamprou (Impact Hub Athens, Bioregional Weaving Lab Laconia), and Paloma Strelitz (Patch, Assemble) will be joining the debate. 

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16 | 04 | 2026

Milan Design Week 2026: Meet us at Alcova Talks

We are thrilled to join Alcova Talks at Milan Design Week 2026, curated by Design Hotels under the theme “Designed to Stay”, a series of conversations at the Baggio Military Hospital as part of Alcova’s wider cultural platform.

During the session “Designed to Evolve: From Concept to Experience”, Dimitris Karampatakis will share the stage with our friends, Nikos Karaflos –Dexamenes Seaside Hotel, Stratis Batayas –Manna, and Josh Hickey –Hydra Book Club, to explore how hospitality spaces move from architectural intent into lived experience.

Join us as we reflect on hospitality as a continuous, collaborative process between design and operation, where hotels become living systems shaped over time by landscape, people, and use.

02 | 04 | 2026

Building with Earth

We were invited by Damask and Piliko to explore the potential of building with rammed earth in a hands-on workshop.

Shaped from widely accessible raw materials, the process brought us closer to an ancient technique – one defined by its mass, tactility, and quiet environmental intelligence.

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02 | 04 | 2026

"Traditional, Illegal" - A Series of Food Activism Events at Dexamenes

Stirring away from conventional hospitality programs, Dexamenes presents “Traditional, Illegal”, a series of events exploring culinary gestures, knowledge, and practices that have quietly fallen out of use, or even become forbidden.

Through immersive experiences, moments where cooking and communal rituals become acts of cultural preservation, memory, and resistance are brought to life. Kitchens, courtyards, and repurposed spaces transform into stages for ancestral practices, where fire is reclaimed, bread is broken, and the past is lived anew – challenging notions of legality while celebrating care, continuity, and a profound sense of place.