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Demetris Alexiou

Founder | Principal Architect

BAArch | MArch | RIBA III

From 2009 to 2015 Demetris worked as an architect at Zaha Hadid Architects’ original London studio on Bowling Green Lane, alongside Dame Zaha Hadid, during a defining era in the firm’s international development. Demetris was extensively engaged in the architectural development across some of its most significant international projects, including high-rise developments, major infrastructure projects, private residences and hotels for renowned international hospitality brands.

In 2015, Demetris established DA in London, undertaking private residential projects across the United Kingdom and internationally. The firm expanded its operations to Cyprus in 2018. His experience extends from early design stages through to construction, combining computational design methodologies with research into advanced structural systems, building technologies and architectural morphology.

Demetris holds a BA in Architecture (RIBA 1) from the University of Greenwich and a Master of Architecture (MArch, RIBA 2) from London South Bank University, with an academic emphasis on Algorithmic Architecture, Computational and Parametric Design, Advanced Material Systems, 3D printing technologies and Sustainability. He completed his professional architectural training at the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London, where he obtained his RIBA 3 qualification.

He is registered with the Architects Registration Board (ARB) in the United Kingdom and the Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber (ETEK), and is a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).

Alexia Alexiou

Quantity Surveyor | Project Management

BSc Quantity Surveying | MSc Project and Enterprise Management

Alexia is a Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager with experience in construction and property development across the United Kingdom and Cyprus. Her work encompasses project planning, programme coordination and construction management, supporting the delivery of development projects.

Alexia began her professional career at Turner & Townsend in London in 2013, where she developed her expertise in quantity surveying and construction project management. Her experience combines the commercial and practical aspects of construction with the coordination and management of property development projects.

She holds a BSc in Quantity Surveying from the University of Reading and an MSc in Project and Enterprise Management from The Bartlett, University College London (UCL).