design. research. architecture.

Fotopoulos Tzerani

dra.FT is an Athens-based architecture and design studio founded in 2021 by Nektarios Fotopoulos and Emmanouela Tzerani.

We are a collaborative team of thinkers, dreamers and creators that aim at making an imaginative and considered contribution to the built environment. Our work is a balancing act between constant research, experimentation and practice. We strive for innovative design solutions, meticulous attention to detail and informed use of technology and materials in order to Design Experiences and Construct Moments.

The process

  • For dra.FT each project is an exciting new adventure. We immerse into a journey of understanding and responding to your needs through extensive discussions, analysis, and research. This continuous dialogue aims at discovering the ingredients that will help us ‘construct your story’ – the brief. A strong, well-rounded brief sets the groundwork for projects that will fulfil your aspirations in terms of design, quality, sustainability and values and will result in contemporary, tailored and efficient solutions.

  • The brief gets translated into a scheme. Tone, geometry, volume, materiality, proportion, and light become our tools that will turn your aspirations into a design. Our holistic approach is based on a structured design process that follows several distinct steps and stages and is aiming at well-made and fit for purpose architecture. With attention to detail, openness, and creative thinking we are constantly looking for answers: What is the building made of? How will it weather with time? What will it cost? How will it shape the lives of its users? How can we maximize its value?

  • This is when your project begins to come to life. dra.FT will be by your side and provide expert support throughout the construction process in order to ensure the best possible outcome. Our role is to offer excellent quality and compliance control, through periodic site visits and close progress monitoring. We team with the different contractors and consultants to achieve the mutual aim of delivering buildings of the highest standard.