Nama Architects

What Nama Architects does

Nama Architects is an Athens-based architectural practice founded in 2008 by Dimitris Grapsas (whose construction experience dates to 2001), offering an integrated suite of design and construction services spanning architecture, lighting design, object design, construction, project management, and real-estate market research. The firm's distinguishing operational feature is vertical integration: beyond conventional architectural services, it operates a 5,820 sq.m. manufacturing facility in Kalivia equipped with 3D printers, CNC machinery, woodworking, blacksmithing, and plaster-product production, supported by 40+ expert technicians, in-house warehouses, trucks, and a sculptor-led R&D department led by Gotcha Gurgenidze. A sister company, NAMAmodular, specializes in lighting design and modular solutions and exhibits independently at industry events.

The firm serves three primary segments: residential property owners and families (including multi-generational living projects), the hospitality sector (boutique hotels and villa complexes across Greek islands such as Lefkada and Zakynthos), and commercial/corporate clients (notably repeat headquarters work for Spitogatos Network, Greece and Cyprus's largest real-estate database). Projects span Greece and selectively international locations including Germany. The firm has completed 37+ projects across residential, hospitality, workplace, and object categories, and has earned regional recognition including the 2021 Villas of Greece Award for Blooms of Sivota Bay and BUILD INTERIOR Awards. The core architectural team comprises 8 members, supplemented by 5 project managers and an extended construction and technical workforce. Pricing is project-based, quote-driven, and not publicly disclosed.

NAMA operates as a privately held, founder-controlled partnership with no external venture capital or institutional investment disclosed. NAMAmodular functions as a separate sister entity rather than a subsidiary. Revenue is not publicly reported. Sustainability and low-carbon bioclimatic design are positioned as central to the firm's design philosophy.

Name

Nama Architects

Legal name

NAMA Architects

Website

https://namaarchitects.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Athens-based architectural practice delivering integrated design-build services (architecture, lighting, object design, construction, project management) to residential, hospitality, and corporate clients in Greece and selectively Germany, with in-house 3D printing, CNC, and craftsman manufacturing capabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Architectural Services (541310), Interior Design Services (54141), Interior Design Services (541410), Industrial Design Services (541420), Household and Institutional Furniture Manufacturing (33712)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640), Household Furniture (2510)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Design Services (BPAHAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB), Industrial/Product & Furniture Design (BPAHAKAM), Specialty Finishes & Decorative Installations (Plaster, Stone Veneer, Feature Walls) (IMAFANAM)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Construction project management
• Sustainable building design
• Interior lighting design
• Custom object fabrication

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Professional fees for architectural design services including concept design, preliminary design, and design development for residential, hospitality, and commercial projects. Services are provided on a project basis integrated with construction.
2. Construction and Project Management: Construction services with more than 20 years of experience. The firm employs architects, civil engineers, designers, and over 40 expert technicians. Maintains warehouses with construction materials, private trucks, and industrial tools. Revenue generated through construction contracts and project management fees.
3. Lighting Design Services: Dedicated lighting design services for indoor spaces. The firm created NAMAmodular as a separate company specifically for lighting design, indicating specialized revenue stream from lighting consultation and design.
4. Object Design and Custom Furniture: Custom-made bespoke products including furniture and artwork. In-house fabrication using 3D printing, CNC machinery, sculptors, and mold makers. Revenue from producing custom objects integrated with architectural projects and potentially as standalone products.
5. Market Research Services: Real estate market research services to promote investments that will be prosperous for investors. Uses practical tools for data-driven decision making. Revenue generated from consultancy fees for market analysis.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Nama Architects is an Athens-based practice delivering integrated architectural design, lighting design, object/furniture design, construction, and project management services for residential, hospitality, and commercial projects. The firm operates a full design-build model with in-house manufacturing capabilities including 3D printing, CNC machinery, woodworking, blacksmithing, and plaster production, plus a sister company (NAMAmodular) dedicated to lighting design.

Product overview

Nama Architects is an Athens-based architectural practice offering an integrated suite of services including architecture, lighting design, object design, construction, project management, and market research. The company operates through its main architectural practice and a sister company, NAMAmodular, which specializes in lighting design. Projects span residential (homes, apartments, multi-generational complexes), hospitality (villas, kiosks, resorts), and workplace (offices, retail spaces, studios) categories. The company also manufactures custom objects and furniture using technologies such as 3D printing and CNC machinery, and partners with external architectural studios to execute their designs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NAMAmodular: A dedicated sister company specializing in lighting design services, mentioned as a separate entity with its own website (namamodular.com).

Products and services

• Architecture Services Full-service architectural design including concept design, preliminary design, and construction documentation for residential, hospitality, and workplace projects.
• Lighting Design Natural and artificial lighting design services for indoor spaces and buildings, delivered via the dedicated sister company NAMAmodular.
• Object Design Custom-made bespoke products including furniture and artwork, produced in-house via the firm's R&D department with 3D printing, CNC, sculptors, and mold makers.
• Construction In-house construction services with 20+ years of experience, employing architects, civil engineers, and 40+ expert technicians, supported by owned warehouses, trucks, and industrial tools.
• Project Management Project management with 5 dedicated project managers using online tools to track cost efficiency, delivery timelines, and budget compliance.
• Market Research

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and ongoing.

• If_Untitled ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Collaborative design partnership for A Clockwork Table project. If_Untitled Architects and musician Coti K. designed the Clockwork Table; NAMA Architects built it at their workshop.
• NAMAmodularcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDedicated lighting design company created by NAMA Architects. The firm created a separate company specifically for lighting design services, indicating a core strategic partnership between the two entities. NAMAmodular appears at exhibitions with dedicated stands. NAMA HQ project serves as showroom for NAMAmodular products.
• Spitogatos NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOngoing partnership with Greece and Cyprus's largest real-estate database. Completed Milano headquarters (540 sq.m., 2016-2017) and Roma expansion (305 sq.m., 2018-2019). Relationship indicates repeat engagement and trust building.
• Fixers (Open Source Community)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-created workspace for Fixers group promoting open source software, creativity and solidarity. Design collaboration focused on creating a creative space for 3D printing, printing custom creations, and community workshops.
• KM Engineers (Konstantinos Mikedis)ongoingTechnology or IntegrationCivil engineering partner for structural engineering services. Collaborator on multiple projects.
• Gotcha GurgenidzecoreTechnology or IntegrationLong-term sculptor and Head of R&D at NAMA Architects. Collaborated on Lighthouse art piece for MarineTraffic and ongoing product development.
• Konstantinos Tsavalas (KTLA Landscape Architects)ongoingTechnology or IntegrationLandscape architecture partner with portfolio website showing landscape architect work.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Studio Gang: Mid-sized architecture practice known for sustainability-led design across residential, cultural, and civic projects. Comparable to NAMA in its bioclimatic, sustainability-centered design philosophy and emphasis on materials and context.
• Snøhetta: Multi-disciplinary design practice spanning architecture, landscape, interiors, and product design with sustainability at its core. Comparable to NAMA's integrated multi-discipline approach (architecture, lighting, objects, interiors) and sustainability commitments.
• Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG): Architectural firm with integrated design, product, and research practices. Comparable to NAMA's productized companion (NAMAmodular) and its combined design-and-build philosophy, though at a much larger scale.
• Foster + Partners: Global architecture firm integrating design with sustainability and integrated engineering across scales. While much larger, comparable in combining architecture with broader design disciplines and operating across multiple geographies.
• Kengo Kuma & Associates: Internationally established architecture firm with strong emphasis on craft, natural materials, and contextual design. Comparable to NAMA's craftsmanship-led, sustainability-focused positioning and its in-house fabrication capabilities.

Others

• Flos: Global architectural lighting design and manufacturing brand. Sits adjacent to NAMAmodular's lighting design offering — both operate in professional architectural lighting, though Flos is at manufacturing scale versus NAMAmodular's bespoke design-engineering model.

Direct peers

• Divercity Architects: Athens-based architecture and design firm with similar project scale, serving residential, hospitality, and commercial segments in Greece and abroad. Comparable as a Greek studio with multi-disciplinary design services and similar client profile.
• K-Studio: Athens-based architecture practice of similar size and integrated design philosophy, working across residential, hospitality, and cultural projects in Greece and internationally. Highly comparable as a small Greek studio competing for the same premium residential and boutique hospitality commissions.
• Potiropoulos+Partners: Greek architectural practice with broad portfolio across residential, hospitality, and commercial projects. Comparable as a Greek design firm with similar size, integrated design services, and Mediterranean aesthetic orientation.
• Olson Kundig: US-based architecture and design firm known for integrating design and construction with bespoke fabrication and craftsman-driven execution. Comparable to NAMA's vertical integration model combining architecture with in-house custom fabrication and material experimentation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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