BUILD Architecture Awards 2023 86 pyros Charitou established Charitou Charmm in 2012, and since opening their doors, the firm has gone from strength to strength. Based in the delightful region of Nicosia in Cyprus, the team has proven itself time and time again as a capable provider of bespoke and specific buildings that put people, culture and geometry first at all times. Over the years, the team have built their repertoire of services to provide architecture, interior design, product design and metal construction. The team’s work has therefore been equally varied, with a portfolio that includes Metal Structures, Prefabricated Houses, Commercial, Residential, Hospitality and Leisure sectors. Very little is beyond the team, as has been proven in their work around multi-unity, mixed-use, new-build, refurbishments and interiors. The design-led approach ensures that there is seamless integration of new ideas that always lead to unique outcomes in every scheme. Unique outcomes is why people turn to Charitou Charmm. Every single one of their projects is based on a concept that is thoroughly bepsoke. Driving the team forward is an awareness and understanding of key elements of the project, including content, culture, budget and character. This background guides how the team focus on the needs of the project itself, as the team draw on the skills of the brand, or person, and what values they might hold. From this point, the team are able to explore more options that can push the boundaries of what might otherwise be expected. The design process, therefore, builds slowly from a broad canvas to a specific image that draws on what has gone before. The interior and exteriors of buildings are considered in tandem in order to produce a consistent scheme, and a strong proposition that appeals to clients. What is obvious from this process, however, is that while the design element is key, as is the uniqueness of what is offered, it always starts with people and what they want. Communication is crucial to making sure that what is offered by the team is what is expected. The first task of Charitou Charmm is to deeply understand clients, their needs, their history, their context and their character. Good design is reached not through determinedly following a singular image, but through dedicatedly collaborating to ensure that every need that might be required is met. The team are inspired by clients, and from this inspiration, design what their dreams might be. As well as drawing on what clients want, the team draw on a lifetime of exploring new and traditional materials and what will work best in a host of different situations. Each project is designed to make the most of what is available. In recent years, the team have thought more carefully about how to use sustainable solutions and technologies, with designs that are carefully adapted to unique contexts and able to protect them. It’s easy to see why so many people turn to Charitou Charmm. Their care and determination is rarely found in the industry, and must be cherished when it is. For the last 11 years, the team have pushed forward in their own unique way. We can’t wait to see where that path takes them in the weeks and months to come! Company: Charitou Charmm Name: Anastasia Charitou Web Address: charmm.eu Passion drives Charitou Charmm through every stage of the development process. For them, a project is not just a job, but a mission that they must do their very best at. Since being established over a decade ago, the approach has more than paid off, bringing new and exciting heights of success. We take a closer look, following incredible success in the Architecture Awards, to find out more. S Mar23457 Design & Construction Firm of the Year 2023 - Cyprus
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