Interview with Vasilis Mylonas
Multidisciplinary architect currently working on private residential and commercial projects. Coming from a diverse background spanning an integrated master’s in surveying engineering, a thesis on…
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9 September 2026
As a kid I always had a thing for arts, either it was music and cinema or the built environment like architecture. Initially I graduated with an integrated master as surveyor, gaining a strong engineering background. Next, I focused more on my core interests and studied architecture for five more years leading again to an integrated master's degree. In between core studies, I worked in furniture design, I built up field experience in construction and industrial sites, and I also took multiple seminar courses on advanced 3D modelling and rendering techniques.
The feeling that anything from a simple utility object to a grand masterplan is transforming from thoughtful concepts to built reality.
Design is a choice, almost by definition.
Residential architecture has always been a personal favorite.
Be curious, question everything, have lots of patience and dedication. And never ever give up.
Empathy. Sincere love for all of humanity and genuine care for the impact of design on their communities.
Really good design has a positive impact on society, even on the tiniest details of everyday life. It's the only actual way to truly evaluate design.
Because good design answers real world problems. Or at least makes our world look a little bit better.
Even the slightest contribution to a greater social, affordable housing project would be nice.
A tiny cabin in the woods, a personal peaceful retreat.
If I say it wouldn't be secret, right? But thankfully there is no secret here. Only hard work and consistent effort to move forward.
Carlo Scarpa, Alvaro Siza, Josef Frank, Mies, Alvar Aalto, Ivan Leonidov just to name a few.
I haven't designed it yet and I think that I probably never will. I am not really fan of "greatest" things in general.
Study. Then study some more. And experiment a lot.
I would probably be an engineer of some kind.
My family, my friends and my teachers.
Great is a heavy word. But the important step here is the realization that if you can imagine it, you probably can make it.
Mostly constant self doubting and unnecessary chase of imaginary perfectionism.
In my opinion, an architectural or design presentation is good through any suitable medium, as long as it conveys the true essence of the design in a simple, self-explanatory way.
To have peace of mind and a true sense of fulfillment that my work lives up to user's expectations, that it actually serves its purpose and ultimately makes space and life a little bit prettier.
Maybe design itself won't create a better society but it could definitely help by pushing more towards inclusion and sustainability rather than strict commercial objectives.
I am currently working on a concept for a nearly zero-energy (nZEB) urban hospitality project.
I would like to see more inclusive design concepts, better accessibility, more environmentally friendly approaches, more wage and income fairness and the total extinction of gender pay gap.
There is no standard here. It widely varies depending on the project type and the scope of the deliverables.
I always start with analyzing and better understanding the intention, the purpose, the context and the expectations of the design project.
I think it inevitably works both ways. It is sort of a dialectic thing.
Technology has always been a tool, a means to a purpose. Either that is pen and paper or advanced algorithmic or even ai aided processes.
I use all sorts of things, from tracing paper to advanced cad, rendering and editing software.
The masterful interplay of color, materials and ambient is the heart of every design. I am not really the first to say this.
My teachers at Architecture School.
It is always a slow, never-ending process of studying, drawing, listening, questioning, observing, experimenting. And love for the arts of all kinds.
Thanos Mikroutsikos.
My favorite color is a no color, it’s black. But at the same time, I guess I always had a thing for natural tones like terracotta.
My favorite place is any place of taste, peace, hope and courage. A place is mostly its people.
My favorite food lies somewhere between roman carbonara, and my grandma’s wood oven freshly baked bread paired with a splash of olive oil.
My favorite season is spring.
I don’t have any attachment to brands.
My favorite place is any place of taste, peace, hope and courage. A place is mostly its people.
My favorite food lies somewhere between roman carbonara, and my grandma’s wood oven freshly baked bread paired with a splash of olive oil.
My favorite season is spring.
I don’t have any attachment to brands.
Maybe it was obvious to other people but surely no, it was not to me. But I am thankful things turned out this way in the end.
I envision a future where the fisherman will be writing poems and the poet will be fishing.
Designer Interview
25 April 2022
Design is a succesful mix of form, function and artistic aspiration.
Residential architecture is a personal favorite.
When everything seems to have hit a dead end and feel like there are no more options available in the design process. Actually, that always turn out to be relieving. Reaching "bottom" leaves you no option but going all the way up.
Fulfilment. Almost like successfully raising a child. Afterall, all my designs are my children. I see them growing from birth to maturity.
Form and function.
Anything can be an inspiration. But as a rule of thumb, I would say that keeping one's mind in constant motion is essential. Travel, books, articles, cinema, literature, music and art in any form is what keeps me going.
Patience and dedication. And never giving up.
Tons of pencils, notebooks, markers and of course any professional cad software would best fit the project.
Lots of coffee and very tight schedule.
Project complexity and client mentality are two factors that will always determine the actual time required to finish a project.
"Could you do it cheaper?" And the answer is always no. Quality design always requires tons of time and dedication, and that can't come cheap.
The first steps are always the scariest but also the most intriguing. So, I would definitely say the very first rough sketches towards the actual birth of a concept is where all the "magic" is happening.
Depends on the project. I usually develop my designs on my own, but large scale architecture projects and international competitions most often would require a team. After all, two heads are better than one.
Either by e-mail on bom.archdesignstudio@gmail.com or through my instagram account @bo.m_designstudio