LEGENDARY INTERVIEW

Design Legends ("DL") had the distinct honour to interview legendary designer Taka + Partners ("T+P") for their original perspective and innovative approach to design as well as their creative lifestyle, we are very pleased to share our interview with our distinguished readers.

DL: Could you please tell us a bit about your design background and education?

T+P : I hold a degree in architecture from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece) and the department of architecture, University of Florence (Italy). I also hold a master’s degree from the National Technical University of Athens in the field of “Research in Architecture: Architectural Design - Space – Culture”.

DL: What is the value of good design? Why should everyone invest in good design?

T+P : Design is everywhere as a core element of objects, buildings and attitude. Needless to say, that design serves everyday tasks and has a great impact on our lives. Good design creates emotions and improves quality of life. It is all about aesthetics and function after all!

DL: How does design help create a better society?

T+P : By providing solutions to problems and introducing simplicity in life for industries, businesses and people. Good practices influence people, communicate ideas and lead the way for change.

DL: What is your life motto as a designer?

T+P : Innovation and sustainability.

DL: What is the role of the color, materials and ambient in design?

T+P : Colour, materiality and ambient reflect one’s mood and create opportunities for living in a space. They consist great tools for bringing to life a concept. Smart materials and technology contribute to intelligent surroundings. However, good design is always fundamental.

DL: Who is your ideal design partner? Do you believe in co-design?

T+P : TAKA + PARTNERS is about team-working. Diversity in team members captures all aspects of design. Team-working is an on-going and evolutionary process with creative results. There is a saying “if you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together”. I couldn’t agree more!

DL: What is your favorite color, place, food, season, thing and brand?

T+P : Blue for colour, New York for place, fish soup for food and Spring for season.

DL: What do you think about future; what do you see will happen in thousand years from now?

T+P : As an architect I do hope for a more sustainable world for all of us. Technology is evolving rapidly and will offer whole new aspects of life. But we, as human-beings should keep our driving force and values.

LEGENDARY DESIGNER

TAKA + PARTNERS IS A MULTI-AWARDED ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN PRACTICE, BASED IN THESSALONIKI, GREECE. THE PRACTICE WAS FOUNDED IN 2006 BY ASPASIA TAKA, MSC ARCHITECT AUTH | NTUA. TAKA + PARTNERS STUDIO IN DUBAI WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2013. THE STUDIO DELIVERS EXCELLENT ARCHITECTURE DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION THAT MEETS THE NEEDS OF CUSTOMERS, PROVIDES CREATIVE SOLUTIONS, AND ADDS TO THE VALUE OF THEIR INVESTMENT. SERVICES CORRESPOND WITH HIGH DESIGN STANDARDS AND PROMOTE THE URGE FOR CONSISTENT OUTGROWTH. TAKA + PARTNERS PORTFOLIO EMBODIES A VARIETY OF PROJECTS IN THE FIELDS OF HOSPITALITY, RESIDENTIAL COMPLEXES AND APARTMENTS, RETAIL, LEISURE, OFFICE BUILDINGS, EXHIBITION SPACES, LANDSCAPE DESIGN AND AUDIOVISUAL SPACE.


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