EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
WITH MARIA VAFIADIS
ducated in Milan, Vafiadis views this astounding me-
tropolis as a second home, but it was in London that she
made her certified entrance in design due to the massive
presence of hospitality design. She saw an opportunity that she
simply could not resist.
Her style is best described for its uniqueness. MKV studio has
worked on a variety of projects expressing themselves through
divergent ways. As a whole, these fundamentals envision their
philosophy, to craft exceptional projects that provide the best
sorts of experiences to their guests. They always keep in mind
the locality while designing a specific piece, Maria Vafiadis says
that, “as part of our authenticity and uniqueness whenever we go
to any country, we always try to find what it is available there,
and we will try to use it in our projects just to give it the extra
flair, the extra layer of locality.”Costa Navarino Resort in Greece
is referred to by the designer as one of her favourite projects ow-
ing to its complexity and also for creating a new destination. In
addition, she cherishes a small boutique hotel in Vienna which is
positioned in a classical environment. In relation to exciting new
projects, the group has been finishing the Sheraton Park Lane in
London, in a couple of months, they will be opening the Grand
Hyatt in Abu Dhabi, and they also have some developments in
Tenerife and the Greek Islands.
Maria Vafiadis
Anazoe Spa Promenade, MKV Studio, credit photographer Robert Miller
Style Hotel, Vienna, Guestroom, MKV Studio