Hi! We are Arid.

Arid, a notion often associated with scarcity, a place where water, vegetation, and life itself seem limited. It can evoke a sense of desolation, an environment that challenges habitation. Within this perceived emptiness lies a different kind of reality: the untouched, the raw, the primitive. Arid lands are those that remain resilient, where life has not yet been molded by man.
As an architecture practice, we embrace this duality. Our name is not about who we are. It is about where we work and what we respond to. Architecture is, at its core, the act of giving form to context, of identifying and amplifying the possibilities within any environment.
At Arid, we don’t impose; we respond. We work with what is given, finding meaning in what might otherwise seem barren. Because architecture, like nature, thrives not in excess, but in precision.

Mathilda Beraha is an architect based in Athens, Greece, with a strong academic foundation and extensive international experience. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture and Town Planning, Cum Laude, from the School of Architecture, Technion, Israel, and a Master of Science in Architecture and Building Design from the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation at Columbia University, New York.
Mathilda has been honored with the Zvi Akerstein Prize for Environmental and Urban Design, and her work has been featured in a variety of exhibitions, including the 11th National Architecture Conference, Skoufa Gallery, and the Benaki Museum. She is a registered architect in Greece and an active member of the Hellenic Institute of Architecture. In addition to her professional practice, Mathilda teaches seminars and serves on juries for final student thesis projects.
With a diverse portfolio spanning Haifa, New York, and Greece, Mathilda’s work includes commercial, residential, and restoration projects, as well as urban design. Her work in the Greek countryside highlights a deep respect for traditional building techniques, materiality, and craftsmanship—values that consistently inform her design philosophy. She is a passionate advocate for urban renewal and the creation of mindful, radical and innovative spaces.
Having worked extensively within the Greek regulatory landscape, Mathilda possesses a deep understanding of the complexities involved in navigating complex approvals and permitting processes. This expertise enables her to consistently deliver projects on time and with precision.

Dimitrios Sotiropoulos is an architect based in Athens and London, with a strong international background and a passion for urban design. He holds a Master’s degree with distinction from TU Delft in the Netherlands, where his graduation project was nominated for the Archiprix National Competition. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Bath, UK. In 2015, Dimitrios was invited as a keynote speaker at a TEDx event, where he shared his perspectives on the evolving role of the architect in today’s world.
He is a registered architect with both the UK’s ARB and Greece’s TEE/TCG. Dimitrios has worked at Foster + Partners in London, contributing to a range of international projects across office, residential, and hospitality sectors, managing all phases of design—from concept to construction. Prior to that, he gained experience at ISV Architects in Greece and Onuma Architects in Los Angeles, working primarily on residential projects.
Dimitrios has a deep interest in Athenian urban design, with his ongoing research focusing on the transformation and reimagining of the Polykatoikia unit—Greece’s iconic urban housing typology.

Roxani Marangkoudaki is a designer based in Athens. She holds a Master’s degree with distinction from Domus Academy in Milan, a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Central Saint Martins in London, and a degree in Interior Architecture from AKTO in Athens.
Roxani’s international experience includes working at Salottobuono in Milan, focusing on architectural competitions and exhibition design, and Studio TAMassociati in Venice, where she led humanitarian projects in developing countries and contributed to the curation of the Italian Pavilion at the 15th Venice Architecture Biennale. In Athens, she has collaborated with several renowned architecture practices, including K-studio, where she worked on high-end hospitality and residential projects, overseeing all stages from concept design through to construction.
Driven by a passion for creating sensory atmospheres and immersive experiences, Roxani approaches each project holistically—blending narrative, form, and material to craft meaningful spatial experiences.
Mathilda Beraha is an architect based in Athens, Greece, with a strong academic foundation and extensive international experience. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture and Town Planning, Cum Laude, from the School of Architecture, Technion, Israel, and a Master of Science in Architecture and Building Design from the Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation at Columbia University, New York.
Mathilda has been honored with the Zvi Akerstein Prize for Environmental and Urban Design, and her work has been featured in a variety of exhibitions, including the 11th National Architecture Conference, Skoufa Gallery, and the Benaki Museum. She is a registered architect in Greece and an active member of the Hellenic Institute of Architecture. In addition to her professional practice, Mathilda teaches seminars and serves on juries for final student thesis projects.
With a diverse portfolio spanning Haifa, New York, and Greece, Mathilda’s work includes commercial, residential, and restoration projects, as well as urban design. Her work in the Greek countryside highlights a deep respect for traditional building techniques, materiality, and craftsmanship—values that consistently inform her design philosophy. She is a passionate advocate for urban renewal and the creation of mindful, radical and innovative spaces.
Having worked extensively within the Greek regulatory landscape, Mathilda possesses a deep understanding of the complexities involved in navigating complex approvals and permitting processes. This expertise enables her to consistently deliver projects on time and with precision.
Dimitrios Sotiropoulos is an architect based in Athens and London, with a strong international background and a passion for urban design. He holds a Master’s degree with distinction from TU Delft in the Netherlands, where his graduation project was nominated for the Archiprix National Competition. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in architecture from the University of Bath, UK. In 2015, Dimitrios was invited as a keynote speaker at a TEDx event, where he shared his perspectives on the evolving role of the architect in today’s world.
He is a registered architect with both the UK’s ARB and Greece’s TEE/TCG. Dimitrios has worked at Foster + Partners in London, contributing to a range of international projects across office, residential, and hospitality sectors, managing all phases of design—from concept to construction. Prior to that, he gained experience at ISV Architects in Greece and Onuma Architects in Los Angeles, working primarily on residential projects.
Dimitrios has a deep interest in Athenian urban design, with his ongoing research focusing on the transformation and reimagining of the Polykatoikia unit—Greece’s iconic urban housing typology.
Roxani Marangkoudaki is a designer based in Athens. She holds a Master’s degree with distinction from Domus Academy in Milan, a Bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Central Saint Martins in London, and a degree in Interior Architecture from AKTO in Athens.
Roxani’s international experience includes working at Salottobuono in Milan, focusing on architectural competitions and exhibition design, and Studio TAMassociati in Venice, where she led humanitarian projects in developing countries and contributed to the curation of the Italian Pavilion at the 15th Venice Architecture Biennale. In Athens, she has collaborated with several renowned architecture practices, including K-studio, where she worked on high-end hospitality and residential projects, overseeing all stages from concept design through to construction.
Driven by a passion for creating sensory atmospheres and immersive experiences, Roxani approaches each project holistically—blending narrative, form, and material to craft meaningful spatial experiences.

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Matina Dimaraki
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Maira Tzanidaki
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Catherine Arend
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Vlassis Katsiboulas
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Martha Kanellopoulou
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Voula Beck
Office Manager

Dimitris Nakatsiadis
Production Manager

Katerina Darzeda
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Press
Vouli Channel - 18.02.2024
Urban Landscape: Patisia - Addition to Duplex https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJ6xOlZvqcI
Open House Athens - 15.03.2024
https://www.openhouseathens.gr/portfolio-item/veil/