21 Having spent its tenure amassing an astounding reputation for creating distinctive identities across architecture, landscape, interior design, furniture, and lighting design, BllendDesignOffice is an acclaimed collective whose industry-wide impression is impossible to overlook. With a staggering 26 international accolades to its name – each recognising the immense levels of expertise, dedication, and creativity the firm invests into every project – it has become something of an architectural paragon. Not only do many turn to BllendDesignOffice for inspiration, but they also find themselves drawn to what can only be described as Bllend’s meticulous design processes. And with such an impressive repertoire, it’s clear to see why. From its Best Europe 2016 Leisure Project Adaptive ReUSE award, to its World’s Best 2015 International Property Award Office Interiors Greece, BllendDesignOffice has explicitly showcased its unparalleled excellence to returning and potential clients alike. These accolades were earned, not only due to an impeccable level of technical skill, but also due to the firm’s commitment to cultivating a collaborative environment between professional and client. In Bllend’s own words – “A design concept that can be translated into a variety of design applications, such as architecture, industrial design, engineering, lighting, and the blending of various disciplines in one project, must be developed in collaboration with the clients within a context-based research framework.” As evidenced by BllendDesignOffice’s continued success, this approach is one that has consistently resonated with all manner of individuals. Regardless of a request, the firm is eager to dive into exactly what the client is looking for, before accompanying them on the creative journey of bringing it to life. Partnered with its eagerness to go beyond current design guidelines and technical requirements, BllendDesignOffice team is able to pursue a more context-centric approach – one that sees it building up a unique framework from scratch through thorough research, data collecting, analysis, and footprinting a project’s surroundings. From there, it opts to align these aspects with a concoction of the world’s best practises, resulting in a dynamic, never-before-seen result. Though some may view such an approach as a somewhat novel one, BllendDesignOffice promises to bring an authenticity to the practise that truly shines through each individual component of the process. Once a concept has been drafted, the team goes on to integrate essential feedback from research, education, and real world experiences alike, all to ensure that it’s able to capture a more holistic experience suited to any personality type. As such, the final result always invites in a sense of continuous growth – a harmonious build that encourages the ‘organic bonding’ of natural and constructed environments. It may sound technical, but BllendDesignOffice is a master of making the entire approach as enjoyable as possible. However, this isn’t the only vein in which BllendDesignOffice stands out. As a multidisciplinary firm, the collective isn’t only able to demonstrate its prowess through the art of architecture, but also exhibits its wealth of knowledge and expertise in a myriad of other areas. Be it furniture design, interior architecture, branded environments, lighting, landscaping, or even a blend of all elements, BllendDesignOffice goes one step further to ensure it remains at the forefront of the industry. Regardless, its team focuses on what really matters – how humans interact and form relationships with various spaces, and how this will translate into each project. This typically begins with BllendDesignOffice getting to know the client before work commences. Each project is kickstarted by a sense of ‘priority for the person’, with years of experience in designing wellness, health, and residential spaces colliding with research-driven practises to cultivate the perfect space for them. All the while, BllendDesignOffice is dedicated to integrating sustainability and innovation into its builds, ensuring a timeless result that not only benefits the client, but also honours the health of our planet too. It’s certainly a complicated approach, but BllendDesignOffice breaks it down into digestible pieces that make for a wonderfully enjoyable architectural journey. Over the past ten years, BllendDesignOffice has grown from a small residential and office building specialist in Attiki and Athens to a largescale entity tackling projects across the healthcare, hospitality, and commercial industries. In fact, BllendDesignOffice recently made the jump to international extension – a venture that has seen it designing, researching, executing, and managing both commercial and residential projects in the UK, Bulgaria, Bucharest, and the Emirates. It’s clear that nothing is able to stop BllendDesignOffice in its pursuit of innovative excellence, with its list of accomplishments continuously expanding year by year. In this vein, it’s easy to see how BllendDesignOffice has remained at the forefront of the industry, and we’re certain that this streak will only continue as we progress further into 2024. BUILD Magazine immensely enjoys bringing attention to those who stand at the pinnacle of excellence within their respective fields, and BllendDesignOffice is one example of an entity who has consistently managed to achieve this very feat. As such, we’re excited to include it in our Architecture Awards 2024, and we eagerly anticipate its future projects. No doubt they will be as considerate, personalised, and detailed as those that came before them. Contact: Helen Brasinika Company: BllendDesignOffice Web Address: https://www.bllend.com/templatehome.aspx
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