Tsikandilakis Lefteris & Architects

Tsikandilakis Lefteris & Architects Multiple Awarded Architecture & Design Studio
Based in Crete, Greece | Since 1991
Architecture | Interior Design | Construction

Ο Λευτέρης Τσικανδηλάκης με τριακονταετή πορεία στον τομέα των αρχιτεκτονικών μελετών και του σχεδιασμού επαγγελματικών χώρων, με παράλληλα έντονη παρουσία στον χώρο του φαρμακείου, ενώ δημιουργεί και διαφυλάσσει ένα προσωπικό στίγμα, εκφράζει συγχρόνως την προσωπικότητα και απαντάει στις ανάγκες του εκάστοτε ιδιοκτήτη. Η “δυνατή” ιδέα είναι ο κεντρικός άξονας του σχεδιασμού, η οποία ανανεώνει και

προσδίδει φρεσκάδα, αλλά και ξάφνιασμα εξελίσσοντας την ανθρώπινη εμπειρία.
Ο σχεδιασμός εντάσσεται στη στοχευμένη στρατηγική διαμόρφωσης του “image” της επιχείρησης, εξασφαλίζοντας “προβολή” και “κύρος”, εκφράζοντας την εικόνα του σήμερα και παραπέμποντας στις μετεξελίξεις του μέλλοντος.
Εκτός από λειτουργικότητα και αισθητική κάθε μορφή, κάθε γωνία ή επιφάνεια εκπέμπει τον επαγγελματισμό, την αυστηρότητα και την αγάπη για τη δουλειά του. Κάθε λεπτομέρεια αφηγείται κάτι συναρπαστικό και αξέχαστο στα μάτια εκείνων που εισέρχονται στον χώρο, μετατρέποντάς τον τελικά σε εμπειρία συναισθημάτων.

A small world, designed for play A contemporary microcosm designed for play takes shape at Agapi Hotel in Crete, through...
03/09/2026

A small world, designed for play

A contemporary microcosm designed for play takes shape at Agapi Hotel in Crete, through clean lines, natural materials and playful details.

The space unfolds between two outdoor play zones, with a permeable axis connecting the interior with the exterior and allowing play to move freely between the two.

Along the two enclosed sides, timber-clad surfaces incorporate shelves and storage spaces, transforming the structure into an integrated, functional element of the room. The open layout keeps the space flexible, allowing it to adapt and transform according to the children’s needs and activities.

Here, architecture does not define the way play should happen; it creates the framework for it to unfold.

A space designed to accommodate imagination, movement and exploration, with the same natural ease with which the interior meets the exterior.

Architecture & Interior Design: Tsikandilakis Lefteris + Architects | Since 1991

Agapi Beach Resort

26/08/2026

Elysium caved | Carved from Calm.

The implementation into the landscape, the construction with the use of the local land, and the minimal intervention in the plot, are some of the key elements that define the project.

Elysium Collection Villas, deeply rooted in Crete, consist of five earth-sheltered villas with private pools.

A horizontal incision opens the spaces towards the horizon, while courtyards emerge from the terrain, creating a seamless connection between luxury and nature.

A place to retreat, reconnect, and simply be.

Architecture, Interior Design & Construction:
Tsikandilakis Lefteris + Architects | Since 1991

NEW PROJECT | Pharmacy Design & Construction A new pharmacy in Ierapetra, Crete, where functionality meets a distinctiv...
20/08/2026

NEW PROJECT | Pharmacy Design & Construction

A new pharmacy in Ierapetra, Crete, where functionality meets a distinctive architectural identity.

Curved forms define the façade, creating a strong and recognizable architectural presence. At the same time, curved forms reappear in selected interior elements, creating a visual continuity with the exterior.

The combination of clean forms, earthy tones and warm wooden elements creates a contemporary yet timeless space, transforming the pharmacy from a space of everyday service into a space of care, comfort and human connection.

Photographer: Pantelis Mathioudakis

Elysium Caved Villas | EK Architecture + Design Issue 309We are delighted to share that Elysium Caved Villas, located in...
07/08/2026

Elysium Caved Villas | EK Architecture + Design Issue 309

We are delighted to share that Elysium Caved Villas, located in Agia Pelagia, Crete, is featured in the latest edition of EK Architecture + Design (Issue 309), dedicated to contemporary villa architecture.

We extend our sincere appreciation to for including our work in this publication.

Embedded within the volcanic landscape of Crete, the project explores the reinterpretation of the island's traditional cave architecture through a contemporary design approach, creating spaces that seamlessly connect architecture, landscape and the experience of place.

Tsikandilakis Lefteris + Architects | Since 1991

Region of Crete Office Building | EK Architecture + Design Issue 308 We are delighted to share that the Region of Crete ...
12/07/2026

Region of Crete Office Building | EK Architecture + Design Issue 308
 
We are delighted to share that the Region of Crete Office Building, located in Heraklion, Crete, is featured in the latest edition of EK Architecture + Design (Issue 308). We extend our appreciation to ek magazine for including our work in this publication.
 
Bringing together regional government functions within a contemporary civic building, the design reconsiders the character of institutional workplaces through a more open and human-centered spatial experience. 
 
Tsikandilakis Lefteris + Architects | Since 1991
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Region of Crete Office Building | EK Architecture + Design Issue 308 We are delighted to share that the Region of Crete ...
12/07/2026

Region of Crete Office Building | EK Architecture + Design Issue 308

We are delighted to share that the Region of Crete Office Building, located in Heraklion, Crete, is featured in the latest edition of EK Architecture + Design (Issue 308). We extend our appreciation to EK Magazine for including our work in this publication.

Bringing together regional government functions within a contemporary civic building, the design reconsiders the character of institutional workplaces through a more open and human-centered spatial experience.

Tsikandilakis Lefteris + Architects | Since 1991
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Elysium Caved | The project moves between terrain, architecture and interior through a continuous use of space, light an...
05/07/2026

Elysium Caved |

The project moves between terrain, architecture and interior through a continuous use of space, light and materials.

The architecture, interior spaces and custom-designed elements were developed together, allowing the same design principles to define the project at every scale. The material palette is drawn from the Cretan landscape. Exposed concrete, local stone, oxidized steel, timber, polished cement surfaces and custom-designed fixed elements create a cohesive environment where architecture, interiors and furniture are conceived as a single whole.

Crete, Greece

Architecture & Interior Design:
Tsikandilakis Lefteris + Architects | Since 1991

Photography:
George Fakaros & George Iliakis

ELYSIUM CAVED VILLASLocated in Agia Pelagia, Crete, the project is organized around a primary compositional gesture: a h...
22/06/2026

ELYSIUM CAVED VILLAS

Located in Agia Pelagia, Crete, the project is organized around a primary compositional gesture: a horizontal incision inscribed into the natural topography and oriented towards the sea.
The architecture is shaped through a process of carving and subtraction, allowing the built form to become embedded within the landscape rather than placed upon it. Five cave villas unfold along this linear cut, where a clear geometric order meets the natural terrain to organize movement, space and views.
The topography is restored above the built footprint, while new planting gradually reclaims the site, strengthening over time the relationship between architecture, landscape and place.

Architecture:
Tsikandilakis Lefteris + Architects | Since 1991

Photography:
George Fakaros

New Project: Administrative Center of the Περιφέρεια Κρήτης / Region of Crete.Located in the historic Lakkos district of...
12/05/2026

New Project: Administrative Center of the Περιφέρεια Κρήτης / Region of Crete.
Located in the historic Lakkos district of Heraklion, it features a complex range of custom wooden structures implemented by Tsigenis Woodcraft. These installations masterfully balance institutional identity with a human-centric spatial experience. Leveraging advanced construction engineering and state-of-the-art equipment, we met the high technical demands of the project through specialized timber application studies and the production of high-specification furniture.

Our contribution included the fabrication and installation of specialized acoustic absorption panels, custom ceilings, and integrated furniture, ensuring both functionality and architectural tranquility within the workspaces and reception areas. Prioritizing high-quality natural materials and precision in ex*****on, we delivered surfaces that guarantee durability and optimal flow within the public space.

Custom Woodwork & Furniture: Tsigenis Woodcraft
Architect: Manolis Kargiantoulakis
Interior Design: Tsikandilakis Lefteris & Architects
Audiovisual Systems Design & Installation: Apostolos Kalaitzakis
Construction: ATESE S.A.
Photography: Loukianos Arnaoutakis

See more about the project: https://www.tsigenis.gr/projects?project_id=203

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