Urban Dialogues

Urban Dialogues was formed by Mariada Stamouli and Elena Stamouli in 2024 (as part of terrArk ) out of a true need of a space where we can think and work on all things urban.

As a think tank platform, Urban Dialogues aspires to bring inspiration and new innovative tools in the understanding both of urban and rural life. Through ethnographic and participatory research we design healthy and inclusive places in all scales, varying from regional masterplans to small scale neighborhoods.

Following our academic journey within Architecture, Sustainable Urban Planning and Design and Urbanism, we got the opportunity to work for Scandinavian architectural firms, specializing in Masterplanning and Urban design, with projects located all over the globe. Throughout our professional journey, we have actively engaged with bold experimentation in the development of creative masterplans and city design concepts, while participating in research think tanks with sustainability theme on the main focus.

Our work portfolio throughout our professional years includes amongst others participative and co-design processes, 15-minute city concepts and public realm strategies with a particular emphasis on soft mobility networks. In addition to our hands-on involvement in project execution, we have actively participated in meetings with diverse stakeholders, including municipalities, local organizations, and politicians. Our vision for each project is vibrant and resilient urban and rural environments that reflect a deep understanding of existing ecosystems and local cultures.

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ABOUT US

Mariada Stamouli

Mariada is a trained architect with a Master’s Degree in Architecture and Sustainable Urban Planning & Design from KTH, bringing over eight years of professional experience.

Her work has primarily been with architecture firms in Stockholm, Sweden such as Mandaworks and Kjellander+ Sjöberg, where she has contributed to international projects. Among the most notable are the Meridian Water Masterplan and the Hartree project in UK. Mariada’s work experience as an architect-urban planner, varies from early-stage projects with visionary concept making to more detailed city planning.

Her vision for each project is vibrant and resilient urban environments that reflect a deep understanding of existing ecosystems and local cultures.

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Elena Stamouli

Elena is a trained architect / urbanist from Greece with a Master’s degree in Urbanism from KTH. The focus of her academic studies was research and experimentation within different working scales.

Elena was working for almost ten years in different architecture firms in Sweden, such as Nivå, Tovatt and SWECO, where she has been part of design teams working on public projects for different swedish cities and on various projects including the masterplan for Finnslätten in Västerås and the revitalization of Slakthusområdet in Göteborg.

Her design approach is to form strategies with respect to social, cultural and environmental context. Elena’s double proffessional role, alongside her passion for academic research, enables a holistic approach in every urban project she undertakes.

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