Vaya Pantou

Vaya received her Diploma in Architecture from the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and her Master in Advanced Architecture from IaaC and UPC in Barcelona. Throughout her professional career, she has attended a wide range of postgraduate educational programs in Philosophy, Digital Architecture and Furniture Design from prestigious educational institutions such as the NTUA (Athens), the AA (London) and the UAL (London).

Vaya has worked as an Architect since 2005 and has gained diverse experience in both Experimental & Applied Architecture. She has collaborated with offices and design teams in Barcelona, Athens and Prague such as the Institute for Advanced Architecture (IaaC), A&M Architects and A8000. Her works have been published and exhibited internationally, including the 11th Venice Biennale of Architecture, the 3rd Beijing Architecture Biennale, the 4th Athens Biennale and the Vitra Design Museum.

Her international experience has equipped her with a multi-dimensional approach in the design and project management of complex architectural projects, combining creative thinking and design efficiency. Her portfolio includes projects at all design scales and stages (from concept to construction) such as High-End Residences, Hotel Complexes & Resorts, Office Buildings and Commercial Spaces in Southern & Central Europe and the Middle East.

In 2025 Vaya joined the team of Potiropoulos + Partners and she is currently working as an Associate Director of the firm.