ΙΟ Αrchitecture

25/11/2025

RESIDENCY OF AN ART LOVER
I designed this residence with a deliberate curation of materials and artworks—each piece chosen not only for its character, but for the atmosphere it helps create. By carefully orienting every artwork, balancing warm textures with refined lines, and shaping the flow of light across surfaces, the space becomes both smooth and serene, yet unmistakably alive. A quiet harmony where each object contributes to the whole.
Location: Heraklion , Crete

How do you visualise your own residence—and in what ways does art help transform a space into a feeling of home?

17/10/2025

Our hospitality projects in Crete, blend strong local identity with holistic design and functional experience.

We design interiors spaces by using materials like wood, stone, metal and natural finishes to root the design in Crete’s physical and cultural context, while introducing contemporary elements and colors that feel fresh and innovative. Atmosphere and craftsmanship are central; every detail is considered with custom furniture, lighting, and fixtures that all contribute to an immersive hospitality feel.

Spatial organization is precise. We challenge ourselves with providing great hospitality experience even at the most compact spaces. We choreograph the guests' transition from public to private space, and daytime to evening settings. Comfort and efficient operations are cared for by choosing durable surfaces and practical layouts, while designing the overall space as warm and welcoming.

1: The Batch cafe, Heraklion

2: Olympos traditional cafe, Heraklion

3: Gift Box shop, Heraklion

4: Arkouda bar, Heraklion

13/10/2025

Thank you to Oikodomin Architecture News for showcasing our collectible furniture 'Blossom Relics' by ιωαννα τσιγκενη.

We truly appreciate the opportunity to share our designs with their readers, and we’re grateful for their support in showcasing craftsmanship and creativity. It’s an honor to be included in this Crete-based magazine, where our practice is based and is continuously inspired by.

Highlighted collectibles are the Agathon cubes, and the one-of-a-kind oval dining table Prostatis - all available at our store:

🟦 https://shop.ioarchstudio.com/

08/10/2025

08/10/2025

IO Architecture is hiring!

Our studio in Heraklion, Crete is growing and we're looking for an Architect to join our team. If you or someone you know would like to be a part of a dynamic architecture practice with a holistic approach to design, share this post.

Visit the link below to find out more about the requirements and what we are offering to the new candidates.

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25/09/2025

Burning wood, shaping time.

In the poetic craft of making wooden furniture, every gesture is a dialogue between fire, material, and imagination. By burning this table, I’m not destroying, I’m revealing. A texture that carries memory, imperfection, and beauty.

For me, this process is more than technique. It’s a way to pause the digital rush, step away from the screen, and let my hands rediscover the raw horizon of inspiration. Each layer of char tells a story of transformation; chaos turning into clarity.

✨ Collectible design is not just about form, but about process. About creating pieces that hold energy, emotion, and a moment in time.

What inspires your creative process when you feel stuck?

Do you believe craft can reset your imagination the way nature or ritual does?

Would you welcome more imperfection in the objects you live with?

Crafting at Tsigenis Woodcraft

24/09/2025

IO Architecture is hiring an Architect to join our studio in Herakleion, Crete.

We are looking forward to receiving your CV & Portfolios up to 20mb to [email protected]

22/09/2025

When craftsmanship meets 3D engineering design.

A sculptural gesture rather than just a table.
Born from the raw poetics of the Cretan mountains, where rivers carve their own language through stone — this piece embraces the beauty of chaos, the tension of rugged and fluid, permanence and motion.

A collectible design that invites touch, reflection, and dialogue. Crafted not to conform, but to resonate — an object as much as an artifact of place and spirit.

Originally crafted by Tsigenis Woodcraft

19/09/2025

What I miss from these days is authenticity and curation!

Everything happens roughly and repeatedly.

In these images I share some ideas of lighting and experiential arches which can bring a unique touch and soft elegance without seeking for attention.

Boho became boring. Minimal became repetitive.

As a studio we welcome you on a new experience of human design with more heart and less disarmonia.

16/09/2025

Design is not just about objects — it is about presence.

The rhythm of daily rituals, the harmony between body and space, the stillness we create even in movement.

A studio is more than a workplace; it is a living organism, shaped by ideas, textures, and the people who inhabit it.

This is where lifestyle and architecture merge — not in theory, but in practice.

09/09/2025

Inspired by Crete’s raw beauty, Ventura is a bespoke furniture piece that merges organic form with architectural precision.

Crafted with meticulous care by Ioanna Tsigeni, it reflects a refined minimalism infused with emotional depth. Designed for spaces that value authenticity and creativity, Ventura offers a quiet, confident luxury as an object of meaning and presence, where design becomes a living expression of individuality.

Its sculptural lines echo the fluidity of the sea and the strength of mountain landscapes, embodying a powerful duality - grace and resilience. More than functional, Ventura is an artistic statement shaped by ritual, nature, and personal evolution.

Enquire to make it your own 👁️‍🗨️ https://ioarchstudio.com/ventura/ #

03/09/2025

Thank you Archisearch

Η αρχιτέκτονας και ιδρύτρια του ΙO Architecture, Ιωάννα Τσιγκένη, παρουσιάζει τη νέα της συλλογή με τίτλο Blossom Relics: μια σειρά επίπλων που συνδυάζουν την αρχαϊκή δύναμη του ...