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.

  • Director

    Nektarios was born in Athens in 1984. He studied architecture at Cardiff University and is a registered architect both in Greece (TEE/TCG) and in the UK (ARB). He specializes in Building Information Modelling (BIM) and has a strong passion for design and the technical & theoretical exploration of tectonics. His professional background in the UK spans across a variety of mixed-use commercial developments, urban regeneration schemes, residential, educational, and infrastructural projects. Holding a degree in Archaeology and a postgraduate degree in Cultural Heritage Management, he has also been involved in restoration and conservation projects in Greece. Nektarios has also participated, as a guest lecturer, in the “Master of Design Administration” post-graduate program at Cardiff University.

  • Director

    Emmanouela was born in Athens in 1993 and, in 2017 she completed her architectural studies at the Politecnico di Milano. She is, now, a registered architect both in Greece (TEE/TCG) and in the UK (ARB). Before establishing dra.FT with N. Fotopoulos, she had been a member of several creative architectural teams in Milan and in London, where she built a rich professional portfolio that includes a range of high-end residential, retail, and hospitality schemes. While working at Conran + Partners in London, she was involved in multiple projects, such as the Conran Shop in Seoul and large-scale residential buildings across London. Emmanouela treats every project as a new opportunity for exploration. Through constant experimentation she is aiming to design spaces and buildings that respond to the user’s needs and create unique architectural experiences.