
Our Journey in Architecture and Design
ABOUT US
About Us
Building Dreams: The TTZ Group Story
TTZ Group was founded in 2021 in the UAE by Sotiris Tsoulos and Despina Tampakopoulou — two architects who had spent the previous decade leading design and construction at some of the region's most active international practices. Having shaped projects across Greece, Turkey, Egypt, and the Gulf, they established TTZ around a simple belief: the best architecture comes from architects who stay personally involved.
Today TTZ operates across two offices — our headquarters in Motor City, Dubai, and a second base in Hamdan Street, Abu Dhabi — delivering masterplans, high-rise design, hospitality, and bespoke residential work across the UAE, KSA, Egypt, Uzbekistan, Romania, Bulgaria, Turkey, Greece, and Azerbaijan.
Our services span the full project lifecycle: from masterplanning and architectural design, through interior design and lead consultancy, to construction supervision. We deliver total solutions — with sustainability, constructability, and lifecycle thinking embedded from the first sketch.


Building Visions: Our Approach at TTZ Group

Integration, as an inspiration, as a result, as a methodology
We always aim beyond our scope and design for our works to integrate the communities, the cities, the societies, our design aims to connect, to mix, to allow for organic growth and embrace the future. Our proposals go beyond the brief to ensure the balance of user, developer and city. None of the 3 thrives alone, establishing the balance is the base of our design. Integration of information, all our works are informed from the construction restraints or opportunities, our projects are created to be built firstly and above all.
Contribution, as an ethos, as a compass, as a need
Our promise is to contribute: to society, to nature, to the city, to the user, to the developer, to the future. All our works have to contribute more and beyond the expected, they have to stitch together the damaged city fabric, they have to promote freedom and serenity, they have to embrace growth and activity and more than anything they have to protect and evolve their context.
Agility, as a rule, as a tool, as an advantage
TTZ is a tight group led by 2 Partners with international awards with more than 25 years of experience, the frame is managed centrally and the relationships with our clients are personal. We love Architecture and that cannot be contained in the traditional format of corporate offices as it is today. Each project is a personal relationship that we treat with sensitivity and respect. We are there always, we address, influence and attend to the needs not as managers but as main consultants providing solutions.

We are problem solvers and creative thinkers who love collaborating with clients, builders, and makers who share our passion for thoughtful architecture.

TTZ Group: Innovators in Design

Our Collaborative Vision: Architects, Engineers, and BIM Managers
OUR TEAM

Introducing Our Creative Design Team
Collaboration Fuels Our Architectural Vision
Meet the dedicated team at TTZ Architects, where architects, engineers, and BIM managers come together to cultivate designs that inspire and endure. Our professionals are deeply committed to not just building structures, but fostering lasting relationships through excellence and collaboration.

Managing Partner
At TTZ Group, our managing partners, Sotiris Tsoulos and Despina Tabakopoulou, lead a talented team of architects dedicated to bringing innovative designs to life. With a wealth of experience between them, they guide our firm to create spaces that inspire and elevate the human experience in every detail.

Architect - Partner
Sotiris Tsoulos
Born in Athens and educated at the University of Strathclyde, Sotiris has spent over 25 years designing and delivering buildings across Europe and the Middle East.
His first exposure to the MENA region came through Hopkins Architects in London in 2005, where he worked on major projects in DIFC, Dubai. After founding his own practice in Athens in 2006, he moved to Istanbul in 2012 to found and lead RMJM Istanbul — growing the studio into an award-winning practice delivering masterplans, high-rise, mixed-use, and hospitality projects totalling millions of square metres of built area. In 2018, he was appointed Design Director of RMJM Dubai, where he led the studio to multiple competition wins and shortlistings — including the Grand Mosque of Gate Avenue and the KSA Pavilion at Expo 2020, both shortlisted for the d3 RIBA Gulf Architecture Festival 2020.
In 2021, he co-founded TTZ Group in the UAE — a practice structured around the belief that every client deserves the partner at the table, from brief to handover.
His portfolio includes the Grand Pera mixed-use complex in Istanbul, the G Tower, the masterplan of Jeydana in Jizan, the Syndesis Athens headquarters, and the Design of the Global Center of Pontic Hellenism. He has served on international design competition juries and has lectured at Manipal Academy of Higher Education in Dubai.

Architect - Partner
Despina Tampakopoulou
Despina Tampakopoulou is an architect and construction manager with over 25 years of experience in delivering complex, large-scale projects across the UAE and internationally.
She graduated from the University of Wales College of Cardiff (UWCC) and holds an MSc in Environmental Design of Buildings, completed under the guidance of Professor Dean Hawkes following receipt of an EPSRC scholarship — giving her a deep technical grounding in sustainable and environmental design that she brings to every project.
She has been based in Dubai since 2013, when she first arrived to contribute to the construction of the Presidential Palace in Abu Dhabi. She went on to serve as Director of Construction and Project Management at RMJM Dubai, where she oversaw the delivery of some of the UAE's most high-profile projects — including the Dubai Opera, the UAE Pavilion and Emirates Airlines Pavilion for Expo 2020, and the Holiday Inn at Dubai South.
In 2021, she co-founded TTZ Group alongside Sotiris Tsoulos, bringing her exceptional track record in construction management and sustainable design to a practice that puts quality of delivery at the centre of everything it does.
Our Team
Our team of architects, engineers, and BIM specialists brings together talent from across the world — united by a shared commitment to design that gets built. Led directly by our two founding partners, every member of TTZ is chosen for technical precision, creative ambition, and the ability to work across cultures and scales.

Associate Director
Marija Krsmanovic
Marija Krsmanovic is currently the Associate Director at TTZ Group, Dubai, UAE, with over fifteen years of professional global experience spanning Europe, South America, and the Middle East. Based in Dubai, she has worked on a diverse portfolio of international projects across more than 10 countries. Having lived and worked in Slovenia, Brazil, Germany, Turkey, and Qatar, she brings a rich cultural perspective to her work. Marija is also an active participant in professional competitions, with numerous award-winning entries.

Associate / Architect
Julia Baltsavia
Julia is an ARB-accredited Architect with eight years of experience at leading AJ100 practices in London before relocating to Dubai. Her work spans residential, commercial, masterplanning, and educational projects from concept to construction. She joined TTZ in 2023, contributing to Hudayriyat Masterplan Villas, Nawayef Townhouses, and projects in KSA. As an Associate, she leads multidisciplinary teams, develops projects through all stages, and collaborates with clients and stakeholders to deliver coordinated, high-quality design outcomes.

Associate / Architect
Varsha Vasant
Varsha Vasant is an Associate Architect with over 11 years of experience across the GCC, specializing in concept design, space planning, and large-scale master planning for residential, commercial, and hospitality projects. She combines creative design with technical precision, ensuring regulatory compliance and efficient delivery using BIM tools like Revit. She has led teams, mentored junior architects, and is proficient in multiple programs. Her work includes an award-winning RMJM masterplan, a NEOM Magna housing project, and participation in Dubai Design Week.

Associate / Civil Engineer
Mohammed Ghazali
Mohammed Al Ghazali is an experienced project manager and engineer with a strong background in construction management, structural engineering, site supervision, and interface coordination. He has led multidisciplinary teams, managed contractor performance, and ensured compliance with safety, quality, and project specifications. He is skilled in reviewing technical submittals, resolving coordination issues, managing RFIs, and overseeing project closeouts. With extensive experience liaising with clients, authorities, and utility companies, he is known for his proactive leadership and strong technical expertise.

Associate / BIM Lead
Kyriakos Chouvardas
Kyriakos Chouvardas is a BIM Lead with over 14 years of international experience delivering BIM and VDC strategies across architecture, infrastructure, and aviation projects. He specialises in managing multidisciplinary workflows in line with ISO 19650 standards and has led large teams as Head of BIM, driving digital transformation across multiple projects. He has worked with clients such as Zaha Hadid Architects, Foster + Partners, and NEOM. Skilled in Revit, Navisworks, and BIM 360, he focuses on coordination, clash detection, and delivering compliant digital project outcomes.

Senior Architect
George Thomas
George Thomas has over 6 years of professional experience in architectural design and coordination across commercial, residential, and hospitality projects. He has strong experience in site supervision and coordination to ensure construction works comply with approved drawings, specifications, and project requirements. He conducts regular site visits and inspections to monitor progress, resolve technical issues, and maintain design intent during construction. He also coordinates with contractors, consultants, and clients to maintain architectural integrity, assists in preparing and updating drawings and documentation, and supports the resolution of site-related design queries.

Senior Architect
Ola Abu Ghazaleh
With 9 years of experience as an Architect, Ola has contributed to major projects across the Middle East, including master planning, landscape design, villas, and retail developments. She is skilled in communicating design concepts through sketches and presentations and has hands-on construction experience, giving her strong practical insight. Her work includes site supervision, coordinating with contractors and consultants, and reviewing shop drawings and submittals. She ensures all works align with design intent, project specifications, and approved standards.

Senior Architect
Nishanth Rao
Nishanth Rao has over 6 years of experience in architectural design across retail and hospitality projects in the Middle East. He reviews shop drawings, material submittals, and method statements to maintain alignment with design intent. He coordinates with contractors, consultants, and clients to resolve issues and ensure smooth execution, with a strong understanding of construction detailing and finishing standards.

Senior Architect
Hashim Hussain
Hashim Hussain has over 5 years of experience in designing residential, commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. He has strong knowledge of municipality building codes, authority regulations, approved drawings, and material inspections, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards throughout all construction phases. He also coordinates with consultants, contractors, and authorities, monitors progress, and resolves technical issues to support successful project delivery.

Senior Architect
Gokul Sugatha
With 8 years of experience in architectural design across residential, hospitality, and mixed-use developments, Gokul Sugatha specializes in concept design, design development, spatial planning, and technical design. He has developed design proposals in response to project briefs and RFPs, contributing across all stages from feasibility to detailed design. Proficient in BIM and parametric tools including Revit, Rhino, and Dynamo, he supports design innovation and coordination.

Structural Engineer
Venkata Lakshmi
Venkata Lakshmi is a Structural Engineer with a Master’s degree in Structural Engineering and experience in the UAE, specializing in the design and analysis of RCC and steel structures. She develops structural systems in compliance with codal provisions and local regulations, ensuring safety and efficiency across all stages. A certified engineer (DM G+12 and DM G+1 Steel), she also has experience in façade-related structural detailing. She coordinates with architects and MEP engineers, oversees construction, and resolves technical challenges to ensure structural integrity and project alignment.

BIM Coordinator / Civil Engineer
Neha Hiware
Neha Hiware is a BIM Coordinator at TTZ Group, Dubai, with over eight years of experience across architecture, structure, and landscape disciplines. She has delivered complex projects including high-rise developments, hotels, water parks, stadiums, and hospitals across the UAE, Qatar, India, and the UK. Proficient in Revit, Navisworks, and Autodesk Construction Cloud, she leads coordination and model management across all project stages. She plays a key role in establishing and enforcing BIM standards, workflows, data management protocols, and efficient digital project delivery.

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Mohammed Shamil

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Siddharth Jha

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Ilya Brezhnev

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Hana Hashir

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Parthan Suresh

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Noureen Amina

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Sarah Shereef

Junior BIM Architect
Devendra Kumar

Junior BIM Architect
Sanjay Raj

Junior BIM Architect
Rivya Jobbi

HR
Mark Angelo
Associate Director
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