XO Architects

XO Architects Paphos based architectural practice led by Chryso Onisiforou [xo]

Architecture | Design | Environme

XO Architects is a design-oriented architecture office that is committed to excellence in custom architecture and design for residential, cultural, corporate buildings, as well as public spaces. We combine rigorous design with construction management experience – a rare combination that leads to a distinctive design process and end product that are aesthetically and intellectually rigorous as well

as financially informed. Our design values are modern: efficiency, logic, beauty, honest expression of materials, and clean lines and forms that allow the architecture itself – the space, light, materials, spatial relationships – and inhabitants to thrive. The result is an architecture that is current but timeless, serene yet warm, and universally rational while also being uniquely reflective of the values and characters of our clients. In addition to ground-up work, the office has expertise on a wide scope of projects from housing, interior renovations, landscape and furniture design, as well as experimental architecture workshops. Since 2013, the office participated in a variety of international architectural competitions receiving awards. These awards include the Reformation and Enhancement of the Mouttalos District in Paphos (1st award) and the Re-construction and Re-use of the old Chani of Ibrahim in Paphos (4th award). CHRYSO ONISIFOROU [XO] – PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT
Chryso Onisiforou [xo] is an architect, designer and researcher. Born (1983) and raised in Cyprus, Onisiforou studied Environmental Design and Architecture in the United States (2005, North Dakota State University, Bsc, NDSU Office of International Affairs Study Grant Scholarship) and The Netherlands (2009, TU Delft, Msc). She began her early career in Cyprus working for Vardastudio before joining RCR architects, in Spain and NLÉ-Shaping the Architecture of Developing Countries, in Amsterdam. During this period she has worked on projects of diverse types and scales that have been published worldwide. Among these projects is the innovative Makoko Floating School, in Lagos-Nigeria. She is a registered architect with the Cyprus Scientific Technical Chamber [ΕΤΕΚ] and SBA, The Stichting Bureau architectenregister of the Netherlands. On the side she is a contributor author for A.I.D – Architecture in Development, Backstage-Architecture, 2012 and Amateur Cities.

On site.The structure holds the sky.The horizon was always part of the room.
25/02/2026

On site.
The structure holds the sky.
The horizon was always part of the room.

Some entrances don’t ask to be noticed.They wait to be used.We are interested in clarity —in architecture that is quiet,...
04/02/2026

Some entrances don’t ask to be noticed.
They wait to be used.

We are interested in clarity —
in architecture that is quiet, grounded, and precise,
that doesn’t try too hard, but knows exactly what it is.

Some spaces don’t announce themselves.They wait.
28/01/2026

Some spaces don’t announce themselves.
They wait.

Some spaces feel like a memory before they are lived in.A sequence of thresholds. Light does the rest.
21/01/2026

Some spaces feel like a memory before they are lived in.
A sequence of thresholds.
Light does the rest.

A room, unfinished.Light, temporary.Adjusting.
14/01/2026

A room, unfinished.
Light, temporary.
Adjusting.

We remain interested in normal conditionsand ordinary moments.
07/01/2026

We remain interested in normal conditions
and ordinary moments.

As the year comes to a close, we would like to sincerely thank our clients and collaborators for their trust and collabo...
22/12/2025

As the year comes to a close, we would like to sincerely thank our clients and collaborators for their trust and collaboration throughout 2025.

Our office will be closed from 24 December 2025 to 6 January 2026.
We wish you a restful holiday season and a thoughtful start to the new year.

XO Architects

Θα θέλαμε να σας ενημερώσουμε ότι το γραφείο μας θα είναι κλειστό από τις 15 Αυγούστου μέχρι και τις 29 Αυγούστου 2025.Σ...
11/08/2025

Θα θέλαμε να σας ενημερώσουμε ότι το γραφείο μας θα είναι κλειστό από τις 15 Αυγούστου μέχρι και τις 29 Αυγούστου 2025.
Σας ευχόμαστε καλό καλοκαίρι!
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We would like to inform you that our office will be closed from the 15th of August to the 29th of August.
Have a great summertime!

photo©Chryso OnisiforOu

🚨 Internship Opportunity – Architecture 🔹Start Date: September 2025Location: Paphos (Yeroskipou)XO-A OFFICE is looking f...
02/07/2025

🚨 Internship Opportunity – Architecture 🔹
Start Date: September 2025
Location: Paphos (Yeroskipou)

XO-A OFFICE is looking for a motivated Architecture Intern through the ETEK internship program.

As part of our team, you will:

Participate in real architectural projects, from early design to implementation.

Gain experience in architectural drawings, concept development, and project coordination.

Work in a small, collaborative office environment, ensuring close guidance and mentoring.

We offer:
✨ Hands-on experience on diverse projects
✨ Opportunity to connect academic knowledge with practice
✨ Mentoring and growth in a professional setting

📩 To apply, please send your CV and portfolio to: [email protected]

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"Happy birthday to Chryso OnisiforOu , the architect behind XO Architects ! 🎉 "Today, on my birthday, I'm sharing a pee...
19/05/2025

"Happy birthday to Chryso OnisiforOu , the architect behind XO Architects ! 🎉

"Today, on my birthday, I'm sharing a peek into my creative process – these abstract drawings explore ideas that often inspire our architectural designs. Grateful for everyone who supports our vision!

Thank you for being part of our journey and here's to many more years to come with exciting projects! " - XO

"Just as May brings new growth and fresh starts, so does a new project on our drawing boards! 🌱 Here's a first glimpse i...
12/05/2025

"Just as May brings new growth and fresh starts, so does a new project on our drawing boards! 🌱 Here's a first glimpse into the initial concepts for an exciting design we're developing in Lysos. We're nurturing this idea from sketch to reality, much like the vibrant energy of this month. Stay tuned to see it blossom!

"Collage of Ideas: Exploring Horizontal Dynamics on a Sloping Site""Our design process for a new project in Tsada is dee...
09/05/2025

"Collage of Ideas: Exploring Horizontal Dynamics on a Sloping Site"

"Our design process for a new project in Tsada is deeply engaged with the unique characteristics of the site. This collage captures our early explorations, particularly focusing on the dynamics of horizontal lines as they respond to the natural slope of the land and frame the magnificent views below. The lush greenery bordering the plot further informs these linear gestures, creating a dialogue between the built form and the landscape.

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2C, Arch. Makariou III, Kappa Court
Yeroskipos
8201

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Monday 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00

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