Maria Papachristou owns a diploma in architectural studies at the Facoltá di Architettura di Firenze in Italy and has specialized in bioclimatic design. After completing her studies, she worked in an architectural firm in Florence, Italy. From 2008 onwards, she founds and runs the architecture studio Mind the_ Ark. She has participated in national as well as international competitions and exhibitions and has also been in charge of the conceptual design of various exhibitions both in Greece as well as abroad. Her work focuses on the study and construction of private projects, industrial products & interior design projects, hotels, residences, offices, bar-restaurants, along with the renovation of interior spaces.