DATSARCH

About the Company

DATSARCH is a creative architectural practice based in Athens, with extensive experience in architectural design, founded by Daria Tsagaraki. The later has been a co-founder and principal in MOB architects from 1998 to 2018. Throughout her carrier she has undertaken the design of hotels, office buildings, residential complexes and residences, public open spaces and landscaping, industrial buildings and settings, listed buildings, interior design etc. Her work is frequently presented in the architectural press, in relevant sites, in architectural exhibitions and has been awarded in Greece and abroad.

The main activity of the practice is architectural, interior and landscape design, from concept, to schematic and detailed design. The office also deals with feasibility research, consulting, project management, permit procedures, market research and construction management or supervision. The firm is highly experienced in coordinating design teams of various disciplines and in resolving complicated issues.

In each work DATSARCH explore new ways to integrate an organizing idea with the programmatic and functional essence of the project balancing pragmatism with design. Rather than imposing a specific style upon different sites, climates and cultures, the unique character of a program and a site, become the starting point for an architectural idea. The aim in every project is to produce spaces that integrate the qualities of the location, to introduce the textures and colors of materials that realize the objectives of design and in the end, to combine all of the individual elements in an appealing overall concept.

The firm is deeply concerned about resiliency towards climate change and sustainable development. This is not only about the incorporation of the appropriate for the project technologies and design strategies according to the particular conditions, but it is also about identity, flexibility to change, durability, orientation and shading, correct use of materials, cost effectiveness.

The extensive experience and the organization of planning procedures result in projects that are realized according to the aspirations of the program and budget, with technical expertise and great attention to detail.