Nikolaos Karintzaidis, also known professionally as Niko Kapa is an award-winning Architect, Industrial Designer & Artist practicing in Europe & Middle East.

Niko supports innovative architecture using research as integral part of design process, with specific focus on sustainability as well as the cultural importance of architecture and design. A significant part of his work has been targeted to growing sense of awareness towards the built environment in the Middle East, while promoting sustainability through innovation.

– Recipient of the AlUla Design Award from Royal Commission of Saudi Arabia
– Listed by Architectural Digest among most influential young architects in Middle East
– Finalist of the Van Cleef & Arpels Emergent Designer Prize promoting Middle Eastern design
– Awarded Innovative Architect of the Year in UAE
– Recipient of 4 Middle East Business Awards
– Winner of the AIA Middle East Award, Asia Design Prize and Artzept Design Award
– Winner of the Signature Art Prize
– Winner of COW Design Biennale
– Finalist of the Premio Arte Contemporanea and the Mediterranean Contemporary Art Prize
– Listed by Artsted among the rising stars of Art Industry for 2023
– Recipient of the Audi Innovation Award, iF Design Award and German Design Award
– Platinum Awarded Industrial Designer for contribution on sustainable design
– Recipient of the Design Excellence Award, European Product Design Award and Iconic Award
– Designer of the Year Nominee
– Elected Member of Royal Society of Sculptors
– Specialist Advisor of Asia Designer Association and Busan Design Council
– Leading Partner of World Design Consortium
– Contributing author in Art and Design publications
– Providing mentorship and performing jury duties in architectural / design competitions
– Research work published and exhibited internationally in Biennials and important institutions