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Meto Hysotoci, Daria Shevchenko, Maria Veniamin & Despoina Pyrpou
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Where Ruins Bloom
The group consists of four second-year architecture students at the University of Nicosia: Meto Hysotoci (Albanian), Maria Veniamin (Cypriot), Despoina Pyrpou (Greek), and Daria Shevchenko (Russian/Ukrainian).
Their collaboration is driven by a shared interest in community-centred spaces and exploring how architecture can encourage connection, participation, and inclusivity. Through their project, they explored how environments affected by destruction can be rebuilt in new and creative ways—not simply restoring what was lost, but reimagining spaces that bring people together and strengthen communities despite their differences.
Building on this exploration, the group is interested in community-based urban farming, particularly in challenging environments such as cold climates and densely populated urban areas. Through this research, they aim to develop innovative solutions for growing vegetation while creating shared spaces that encourage interaction and connect diverse communities.
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Nitya Goinka
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Saanjh
Nitya Goinka is an architecture student at the School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal, with a keen interest in design, research, architectural photography, 3D modelling, and visualization. Her approach to architecture explores the relationship between people, place, and everyday experiences, with a focus on creating context-responsive and socially meaningful spaces. Through academic projects and design competitions, she is interested in exploring architecture as a medium for community, interaction, and environmental responsiveness.
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Lali Dzsandzsgava & Morgane Azar
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Cultivating Hope
Morgane Azar is a 19 year old Lebanese architecture student, and is pursuing her studies in Cyprus. She has a passion for the arts and sciences and is keen on achieving new and innovative approaches to architectural design.
Lali Dzsandzsgava is a 22 year old architecture student also pursuing her studies in Cyprus. She is interested in how architecture can connect with emotion and human experience, designing spaces around the way people feel, interact, and experience their surroundings.
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Mahara Falif, Gwen Del Rosario & Cindy Ma
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Common Ground
Mahara Falif, Gwen del Rosario and Cindy Ma are graduates of the University of Waterloo School of Architecture, where they earned both their HBAS and MArch degrees. Each designer has over four years of professional experience working in Southern Ontario at notable firms including: Parkin Architects, SvN Architects + Planners, and Arcadis. As early practitioners, their research interests lie in questions relating to domesticity, history, and play.
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Anthi Batsouli, Kleopatra Prodromou, Dora Michael & Lynn Danaf
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Growing Through Ruins
Anthi Batsouli is an architecture student at the University of Nicosia, with a growing interest in design, spatial exploration, and the relationship between people and the built environment. Through her academic work, she explores creative approaches to architecture while developing her skills in conceptual thinking, design development, and architectural representation.
Cleopatra Prodromou is an architecture student at the University of Nicosia, engaged in the exploration of contemporary architectural ideas and design processes. Her academic journey focuses on developing thoughtful, innovative approaches to space, combining creativity with an understanding of context, functionality, and user experience.
Dora Michael is an architecture student at the University of Nicosia, passionate about exploring architecture as a medium for creativity, communication, and meaningful spatial experiences. Her studies have allowed her to develop a strong foundation in architectural design, research, and visual expression.
Lynn Danaf is a second-year Architecture student at the University of Nicosia in Cyprus. With a strong appreciation for nature, she is particularly interested in exploring how architecture can respond responsibly to the environment and contribute to a more sustainable future. Her developing approach to design focuses on creating thoughtful spaces that strengthen the relationship between people, the built environment, and the natural world.
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Anastasia Zhandarova, Elena Denisenko, Daria Skosyrskaya & Adel Nazrullaev
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Legacy Flora Laboratory
The team brings together four members from the Institute of Design and Spatial Arts at Kazan Federal University: Elena Denisenko, PhD in Architecture and Associate Professor; Anastasia Zhandarova, Senior Lecturer in Architecture and Media Arts; and architecture students Adel Nazrullaev and Daria Skosyrskaya.
Elena Denisenko brings extensive experience in architectural research, education, and international academic exchange. With a PhD focused on the formation of architectural space through biological approaches, she has more than 13 years of teaching experience and has authored over 60 publications, including 32 scientific articles. She has participated in international architectural competitions, served as a jury expert and organizer for academic and creative events, and contributed to international lectures and educational programs.
Anastasia Zhandarova is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Architecture and Media Arts and a member of the Union of Architects of Russia. With five years of university teaching experience and more than 20 publications, including 14 scientific articles, she has also participated in several international architecture and design competitions.
Adel Nazrullaev and Daria Skosyrskaya are architecture students at Kazan Federal University, contributing emerging perspectives and contemporary approaches to the team's work. Together, the members combine academic research, teaching experience, professional knowledge, and student perspectives to explore innovative approaches to architecture and spatial design.
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