about me
I have a vision and a mission. The creation of spaces and objects that improve people’s lives. My obligation and purpose is to listen, analyze and satisfy my clients’ wants and needs. To create the ideal image and then make it real.
Every space and object should be correct and useful. These two characteristics shape its basic aesthetics. And from that point onwards, beauty takes place. This context of correct and useful guides my practical planning of all projects.
We are citizens of the world and we live in Greece. Our thoughts and our actions create works that complete their current goal and more importantly, transfer beauty, knowledge and know-how to the next generation. We honor and follow the example of the old ones.
Seek for the beauty you deserve.
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ΜΥ CORE VALUES
Greece, a place with a huge reservoir of forms, tastes, colors, poetry, dances and groups. From this reservoir, I mainly collect elements and draw design forms to create contemporary works.
The luxury and comfort reflected by my spaces and furniture originates mainly from the cosmic curves and peaks found in the Greek essential design line.
A key quality of my subjects is experiential inspiration and minimal design. I examine closely the DNA form of the baseline which is also the beginning of the interior and exterior architecture.
My study of the contemporary man and his environment extends also to other countries. It is about cultural history, architecture and the arts in general.
I combine the basic cosmic lines that each civilization leaves behind. I make a lot of research in order to understand the cultural grid, analyze the nuances, mix elements of neighboring cultures and create the final concept.
This research helps me communicate better and understand people’s thinking and needs._
Exhibition
– Participation at the international furniture design competition for industrial manufactured objects with “Chair Aphrodite in GOOD DESIGN awards Chicago 2009.
– Participation with the line of furniture called “Afrodite” in the furniture exhibition Mebel in Moscow, 2008
– Participation – “Fierra Internationale del Mobile” in Milan, new series of furniture “Afrodite”, 2008
– Participation – “Fierra Internationale del Mobile” in Milan, new series of furniture “Mairlyn”, 2008
– Participation at the international furniture design competition of IFDA in Japan, in 2004, two concepts submitted.
Awards
– 1 prize, in Hellenic industrial competition (EOMMEX) 1992
– 3 prize in Hellenic photograph competition from the Patras Carnival Organising 2000
– Commendation, in Helenic furniture design competition 1998
Conception, planning and correct implementation of the projects constitute a modular structure.
The holistic approach with which I deal with each issue together with my partners leads to the creation of new innovative solutions, with the end result always reflecting the symmetry of the issue and the satisfaction of the client.
I work closely more than 25 years with my clients to bring their vision to life and exceed their expectations. Whether you’re looking to revamp a single room or redesign your entire home, I am here to help you create the space of your dreams.
Costas Gontas
COGO DESIGN STUDIO is my creative design office.
Me and my partners study and bring to life functional and aesthetic spaces that meet people’s personal symmetry.
