MELKA LTD

What MELKA LTD does

MELKA LTD (legal name: MELKA EPE) is a privately held Greek architectural design and construction management firm founded in 1990 in Athens by Emmanuel Zarakovitis, Civil Engineer (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki), and Konstantinos Kaskarelis, Architect (École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne – EPFL). The company provides integrated services spanning architectural design, interior design, construction and project management, architectural lighting design, bespoke furniture design, consulting, and property development. Its core technology is integrated project delivery, combining meticulous design resolution with effective worksite management and procurement coordination to deliver high-aesthetic, high-quality private projects.

MELKA serves three primary client segments: luxury residential clients (high-net-worth individuals seeking bespoke villas, apartments, and holiday houses); commercial and corporate clients (notably Greek shipping companies requiring headquarters and office design, plus retail and office spaces); and yacht owners seeking interior refurbishment. Project sizes range from 180 m2 apartments to the 30,000 m2 Shipping Headquarters complex completed for the Agemar/Angelicoussis Group. The company operates as a direct-engagement boutique firm, with revenue derived from project-based professional services fees, supplemented by property development activity.

The firm's go-to-market relies on reputation, portfolio referrals, and an international network of collaborating architects including Nikos Valsamakis, Sparch, Alex Papachristides, Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler, and John Stefanidis. The company is headquartered in Chalandri, Athens, and has completed projects in Greece, Cyprus, and the United States. Notable recognition includes EUMiesaward 2019 nomination, ArchDaily features, and EK Magazine coverage. The team comprises 11-50 specialized professionals and remains under founder ownership with no external institutional investment.

Name

MELKA LTD

Legal name

MELKA EPE

Website

https://melkaltd.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MELKA LTD is a Greek architectural design and construction management firm founded in 1990, serving high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and yacht owners with bespoke luxury residential, commercial, and maritime projects primarily in Greece, Cyprus, and the United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Design & Construction Management Services

NAICS

Real Estate Property Managers (53131)

SIC

Real Estate (6500)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHAKAM

Industrial/Product & Furniture Design

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Architecture, Design & Planning Services

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Construction management services
• Interior design services
• Property development consulting
• Yacht refurbishment design

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Services (Design & Construction): MELKA generates revenue through comprehensive professional services including architectural design, interior design, construction management, and project management. Revenue is project-based, typically one-time fees for complete project delivery from concept through construction completion.
2. Property Development: The company is active in property development focused on residential and commercial spaces, pertaining to market conditions. This represents a development/build-and-sell or investment component to revenue.
3. Consulting Services: Independent expert consultation services provided to clients to supervise and ensure successful project completion, working alongside design and construction teams.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

MELKA LTD provides integrated architectural design, construction management, interior design, architectural lighting design, consulting, and property development services. The firm delivers complete project lifecycle support from concept through design development, construction, and delivery for high-end residential, commercial, retail, and yacht projects. Services emphasize high aesthetics, technical precision, procurement, worksite management, and collaboration with international architects and designers.

Product overview

MELKA LTD is an architectural design and construction management firm offering integrated services for private high-end projects. Their core service portfolio comprises six interconnected offerings: Architectural Design, Construction Management, Interior Design, Architectural Lighting Design, Consulting, and Property Development. The company specializes in residential projects (luxury villas, apartments, holiday houses), commercial projects (office spaces, retail), and yacht refurbishments. Projects range from complete construction to design-only services, and they act as technical advisors for large-scale developments. The services work together to provide complete project lifecycle support from concept through design, construction, and delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architectural Design
• Construction Management
• Interior Design
• Architectural Lighting Design
• Consulting
• Property Development

Quantifiable outcome

• Projects featured in international publications including ArchDaily, EK Magazine, and Kataskeves Ktirion
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 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

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Nikos ValsamakiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with renowned Greek architect for residential projects including Modernist Villa (2003) in Palaio Psychiko. MELKA collaborated closely with the architectural team to achieve successful realization of drawings.
• SparchcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreek architectural firm collaborated on shipping headquarters project. Sparch served as architects for the Agemar/Angelicoussis Group headquarters project.
• Alex Papachristides InteriorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew York-based interior design firm collaborated on Lycabettus Lux project (2019), a 700m2 3-level apartment in Athens with collaboration on bespoke architectural elements.
• Andreas Vourekas-PetalasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreek architectural studio included in MELKA's network of esteemed collaborators for design projects.
• 1 ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreek architectural firm included in MELKA's network of esteemed collaborators for design projects.
• ZegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreek architectural studio included in MELKA's network of esteemed collaborators for design projects.
• Sibyl Colefax & John FowlerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBritish interior design firm included in MELKA's international network of collaborators.
• John StefanidisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitect included in MELKA's international network of collaborators for design projects.
• Ernst ZillerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Ziller Revival project (2023) - renovation of 400m2 office space in historic Ernst Ziller building built in 1902 in downtown Athens.
• Irinella KandilidiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandscape architect collaborated on Syros Escape project (2023), designing the eclectic garden for the 265m2 villa.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Foster + Partners: Global luxury architecture firm with integrated design and project delivery capabilities across residential, commercial, and mixed-use. Comparable to MELKA in integrated service model and luxury positioning, but at vastly greater scale and geographic reach.
• David Chipperfield Architects: Internationally renowned architecture firm with strong cultural, residential, and commercial portfolios. Comparable to MELKA in pursuit of design excellence and high-end clientele, but operating at significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• K-Studio: Athens-based architecture studio specializing in luxury residential, hospitality, and commercial projects across the Mediterranean. Directly comparable to MELKA in Greek luxury design-build positioning and high-end clientele.
• Yabu Pushelberg: Global luxury interior design and architecture firm serving high-end residential, hospitality, and retail clients. Comparable to MELKA in integrated interior design and bespoke furniture offerings for luxury clientele, with similar high-end positioning.
• Elastic Architects: Greek architecture firm with international presence delivering luxury residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. Comparable to MELKA in Mediterranean luxury architecture positioning and cross-border project execution.
• 314 Architecture Studio: Greek architecture practice known for high-end residential and hospitality design. Directly comparable to MELKA in scale, Athens base, and luxury residential/commercial positioning.
• OOAK Architects: Athens-based architecture studio specializing in bespoke high-end residential and boutique commercial design. Directly comparable to MELKA's bespoke luxury design approach and Greek market focus.
• Block722 Architects+Interiors: Greek architecture and interior design firm with integrated design-build services for high-end residential and hospitality projects. Closely comparable to MELKA in integrated service model and premium Mediterranean client base.
• Deca Architecture: Athens-based architecture firm operating across residential, commercial, and hospitality projects with an international project portfolio. Comparable to MELKA's Greek luxury architecture focus and cross-border execution.
• Sparch: Greek architecture firm that collaborated with MELKA on the Angelicoussis Shipping Headquarters project. Comparable to MELKA in Greek luxury commercial architecture and large-scale project capability.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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