EMI Offices
Location: Romania Total Surface Area: sqm Project Status: Completed Date: Latest Projects Our Projects Set the Standard EMI Offices view project Alexandru Ioan Cuza University Dormitory view project Gyaros 2025 view project The Land of the River Pearl view project Cluj County Council view project Griviței Offices view project Daegu Korea view project 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 07 Contact Us Contact Stay connected with the best. Follow us for outstanding design news, industry insights, and opportunities you won’t find anywhere else. Your message matters. Always. Contact us, everytime — OOPY Arhitectura delivers excellence from the first conversation. CLICK HERE
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University Dormitory
Location: Iași, Romania Total Surface Area: 8600 sqm Project Status: Underway Date: 2025 Latest Projects Our Projects Set the Standard Alexandru Ioan Cuza University Dormitory view project Moara Vlasiei Ilfov AUP view project Mihailesti Giurgiu AUP view project Harlau Iasi AUP view project Gyaros 2025 view project The Land of the River Pearl view project Cluj County Council view project 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 07 Contact Us Contact Stay connected with the best. Follow us for outstanding design news, industry insights, and opportunities you won’t find anywhere else. Your message matters. Always. Contact us, everytime — OOPY Arhitectura delivers excellence from the first conversation. CLICK HERE
Gyaros 2025
Location: Gyaros, Greece Total Surface Area: sqm Project Status: Proposal Date: 2025 The plantation and soil rehabilitation strategy for Gyaros focuses on restoring the island’s fragile ecosystems while ensuring food self-sufficiency for the resident staff. Native vegetation will stabilize soils and prevent erosion on arid slopes and coastal areas, supplemented by edible and productive crops adapted to drought and the Cycladic microclimate. Terracing and natural swales will enhance rainwater infiltration and reduce runoff, creating microhabitats and improving soil fertility. Degraded soils will be regenerated through on-site composting of organic waste, biochar, and other natural amendments, supporting both biodiversity and food production. A greenhouse will enable the cultivation of edible plants, native species, experimental crops, and algae, providing food for the team while facilitating agricultural and climate research. It will also serve as a seed bank and demonstration hub for sustainable cultivation techniques, using efficient water recirculation systems. Surrounding plots will incorporate mixed crops and permaculture principles to form a productive and functional ecosystem that supplies food, strengthens biodiversity, and generates data on the effects of climate on plant growth. Algae farms in shallow coastal areas will contribute to staff nutrition and research on marine biomass and ecosystem adaptation to climate change. Designated aquaculture zones will support low-impact species cultivation, providing additional food resources. Integrating the greenhouse, algae farms, aquaculture zones, native planting, and soil rehabilitation will create a sustainable system where climate research and food production mutually reinforce each other, maintaining team self-sufficiency and generating insights for conservation and ecological adaptation strategies. The coastal and maritime strategy for Gyaros prioritizes marine conservation, research, and sustainable blue economy activities. Coastal areas will be carefully zoned to protect sensitive habitats such as Posidonia meadows and monk seal breeding sites, while designating spaces for controlled human activity and scientific research. Low-impact maritime infrastructure, including floating piers and research platforms, will provide access without disturbing wildlife. A specific area will host a Marine Plant Mesocosm System, a controlled in-water research zone to study the growth, ecology, and environmental responses of native marine plants under varying conditions. This system will provide crucial data on climate effects, nutrient flows, and water quality, serving as a testbed for restoration strategies applicable throughout the Aegean. Additional blue economy activities will include small-scale aquaculture, seaweed cultivation, and experimental marine farming integrated with mesocosm research. These interventions will supply sustainable food for the resident staff and generate data on species productivity and ecological impacts. Strict environmental monitoring will ensure minimal disruption and preserve protected marine habitats. This approach integrates conservation, research, and controlled economic use, creating a resilient, multifunctional marine system that supports both human activity and ecological preservation, offering a model for sustainable marine management in the Cyclades. The Gyaros Hub operates as a self-sustaining ecosystem, economically and environmentally, while fulfilling its mission to preserve historical memory, promote biodiversity, and advance innovative research methodologies. By linking ecological performance directly to financial sustainability, the model positions the Hub as a replicable template for other protected islands and sensitive environments. Revenue streams will include grants and partnerships with research institutions, universities, and environmental organizations interested in biodiversity, marine ecology, and climate research. The Hub can also offer specialized programs, workshops, and field courses for students, scientists, and professionals, generating additional income while enhancing knowledge exchange and outreach. Sustainable food and marine products, cultivated on-site, can partially offset operational costs and serve as demonstration models for circular economy practices. The financial model anticipates investment in resilient infrastructure, including the greenhouse, algae farms, aquaculture zones, and research facilities, with a clear projection of capital recovery through operational savings and external funding. Risk mitigation strategies include diversified funding sources, phased infrastructure deployment, and integration of modular systems that allow incremental scaling according to available resources and research demands. Latest Projects Our Projects Set the Standard Gyaros 2025 view project The Land of the River Pearl view project Cluj County Council view project Griviței Offices view project Daegu Korea view project Câmpina view project Osaka view project 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 07 Contact Us Contact Stay connected with the best. Follow us for outstanding design news, industry insights, and opportunities you won’t find anywhere else. Your message matters. Always. Contact us, everytime — OOPY Arhitectura delivers excellence from the first conversation. CLICK HERE
The Land of the River Pearl
Location: Sâncrăieni, Harghita, Romania Total Surface Area: 3275 sqm Project Status: Proposal Date: 2025 OOPY Arhitectura Authors: OOPY Architecture, Architecture Design Team: Arch. Iustin Popescu, Arch., Octavia Floria Popeea, Arch. Oana Cretu, Arch. Andrei Radu, Arch. Bogdan Niculae, Urb. Andrei Nicolae, Eng. Catalina Maier, Eng. M. Gh. Popescu, Logistics, Authorization: Eng. Iany Tugearu, Anda Constantin, Iulian Păcurar, Marius Veltulea, 3D: Arch. Cristian Moga, Arch. Andrei Radu Once upon a time, in the Carpathian arc, there were villages and hamlets that flourished among green hills and shady forests. People searched for enchanted pearls in the clear mountain springs and, over the seasons, these pearls gathered in a valley, shining like a garden of light along the Olt River.From this story, our design for the new headquarters of a bottled mineral water production company in Transylvania, Romania, was born. The project is rooted in the traditional village setting of the site, weaving together the memory of the built heritage, the gentle rhythm of the landscape, the vitality of the village center and the persistent presence of the historic fortifications. Tradition and contemporary architecture are put in dialogue, not in opposition – the old enriching the new, and the new giving voice to the old. The result is a rural yet modern public space, a meeting place where human connection is encouraged and cultivated. The ensemble addresses all generations and all rhythms of life. Along the river, a smooth promenade provides a place for walks, gathering and reflection. On the first floor, bright and flexible offices open to the landscape, providing a work environment that inspires creativity. Above, a generous kindergarten becomes a joyful heart of the project, a place of play and learning that enhances community life and supports both staff and families. The organization of functions flows from public to private in a natural sequence. Entry is through a welcoming courtyard on the lower level, open to all, where a café creates opportunities for daily interaction. The conference room, placed at the threshold between public and private, is adaptable to various events, connecting professional and community life. On the upper levels, recreational facilities and childcare spaces bring comfort and balance, reaffirming the ensemble as a place not only to work, but also to live well. Sustainability is at the heart of the proposal. The offices are strategically placed underground for energy efficiency and acoustic comfort, protected by multi-layered green spaces whose soils retain water and nourish resilient vegetation. Large expanses of glass ensure balanced natural light, while the roof shapes provide efficient drainage, high insulation and an optimal degree of shade. Together, these measures create a complex that is ecologically conscious, energy efficient and deeply connected to the rhythms of nature. The materials – stone, water, glass and wood – weave the building into its setting, reflecting the rocky soil, flowing springs and nearby forests.The project also solves functional challenges: the circulation of heavy traffic is streamlined, safety is ensured, and the existing administrative building is connected to the new ensemble by a light and welcoming walkway. Green spaces permeate and tame the volume, creating openness and an invigorating environment where work, learning and leisure coexist. The building materials were chosen to harmonize with the natural setting and strengthen the dialogue between architecture and landscape. The lower levels, anchored in stone floors and mirrored waters, resonate with the rocky ground and nearby springs. Above, the wood textures and delicate volumes integrate seamlessly with the green surroundings, reflecting the forests on the horizon and the nearby houses. Glass surfaces dissolve the boundary between interior and exterior, allowing light and reflection to animate the spaces throughout the day. The project also solves functional challenges: the circulation of heavy traffic is streamlined, safety is ensured, and the existing administrative building is connected to the new ensemble by a light and welcoming walkway. Green spaces permeate and soften the volume, creating openness and a refreshing environment in which work, learning and leisure coexist. Thus, the ensemble becomes more than just a headquarters: it is a living architecture, a constellation of pearls along the Olt River, where work, leisure and community come together like the waters that inspired its creation. 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Cluj County Council
Location: Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania Total Surface Area: 5250 sqm Project Status: Proposal Date: 2019 OOPY Arhitectura and Mika Architecture Authors: Arch. Octavia-Floria Popeea, Arch. Iustin Popescu, Arch. Monica Iacovenco, Arch. Bogdan Niculae, Urb. Andrei Nicolae, OOPY Arhitectura co-authors: Arch. Oana Cretu, Arch. Vlad Barladeanu, Arch. Florin Aursei, Arch. Ina Buznicea, Aprentice Arch. Iulia Stan, Aprentice Arch. Andrei Vasilief, Mika Architecture co-authors: Aprentice Arch. Luybenova Silviya, Aprentice Arch. Ana Mirena – Dora, Aprentice Arch. Tuca Petre – Octavian STRUCTURE: Eng. Teodor Cojanu, Eng. Catalina Maier, Eng. Mihail Gh. Popescu, Eng. Ameen Mazouni, URBANISM: Urb. Octavia-Floria Popeea, Urb. Iustin Popescu, Urb. Andrei Nicolae, HVAC: COSMO TECHNICAL SRL – Eng. Cosmin Ciobanu, Eng. Andrei Tulbureanu, Eng. Aurel Borcan, PLATFORMS AND ROADS: URBAN TRAFIC SRL – Eng. Catalin Raceanu, ENERGY AUDITOR: Eng. George Cristescu The proposal integrates in the cultural-administrative ensemble that brings in the urban foreground a green ecosystem, the extension of the green cliff of the upper terrace of Somes river – and a link between Calea Dorobantilor and Episcop Nicolae Ivan street, that continues and completes the front of Marasti Square nearby Calea Dorobantilor. The green passageway is designed both for pedestrians and cyclists. The proposed parkings are accessed through Calea Dorobantilor. The hill’s landscape line is used as a generator for the new office building branch of 2000 sqm, located in the vicinity of the County Council building. Created with a smooth curve, presenting a facade, curtain walls, the 4 floors building appears as a starting point in the urban scenery, showcasing its contemporary perspective. The urban link is created through existing and proposed buildings. Between streets, neighborhoods, modern spaces were created, bright, open to the public, transparent and enriched by nature. In the proposal the existing organization structure of the County Council was maintained, considering the present relationship between compartments and services as well as future developments of organization. Thus, a contemporary architecture example for public administration is established, defined by transparency, energy efficiency, cost control, ecology, nature, mobility, diversity, connectivity, autonomy, aesthetics, familiarity with the city and neighborhoods. The proposal aims at creating a familiar, natural, friendly, open and accessible to the public, making use of materials and technologies that value durability as well as financial performance. Multi-functional spaces are created, conceived ecologically and practically, with a low financial impact. The architectural ensemble is centered around creating a low energy as well as ecological building. The passageway is designed as a solar trap that creates airflow in the summer. These allow ventilation in the warm seasons as well as heating the greenhouse in the cold season, by closing the peripheral movable walls. The focus was on creating green, ecological facades, that are supplied with recycled water and electrical energy could be supplied through window enclosed solar-cells that trap sunlight. At the same time, the passageway works as a thermal and noise buffer, improving soundproofing of interior spaces towards the exterior as well as the thermal gain of the surrounding facades. All glass facades have been created with a double-insulated glazing to reduce thermal losses. Non-aggressive colors and materials generate open, communicative spaces that are friendly and bio diverse. In the central area columns support a glass roof, creating an urban lobby. The columns are built as a network, allowing the integration of green spaces around them. The resulting shell is created with glass frames that define a transition space between the interior and exterior. The urban passageway is a an ecosystem that creates a favorable bio-trope for the plant species that are placed on the buildings’ facades and in on the surroundings. In this context, the generous presence of green spaces and their connection with the exterior makes existing and proposed buildings to blend with nature. At the same time, a cycle and pedestrian link is created between Calea Dorobanti and the neighborhoods. All these spaces were designed for easy access of low mobility persons. Designated spaces are chosen for parking vehicles, charging electrical ones or bike sharing. The link created through the passageway is the key element to the buildings, spaces, streets and neighborhoods. The proposes solution is a good model for green, sustainable, public oriented architecture. Thus, a new perspective on the urban landscape is created together with a socially attractive space. The proposal aims at creating modern, functional, transparent, bright, airy spaces that create a natural link between existing and proposed buildings as well as nearby streets and facilities. The entire resulting ensemble creates a synergy between the strong urban materialism and nature, considering the urban space as an extension of nature. Latest Projects Our Projects Set the Standard Cluj County Council view project Griviței Offices view project Daegu Korea view project Câmpina view project Osaka view project Tianjin view project Spirit of Dubai view project 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 07 Contact Us Contact Stay connected with the best. Follow us for outstanding design news, industry insights, and opportunities you won’t find anywhere else. Your message matters. Always. Contact us, everytime — OOPY Arhitectura delivers excellence from the first conversation. CLICK HERE
Griviței Offices
Location: Bucharest, Romania Total Surface Area: 9178 sqm Project Status: Completed Date: Together with Maurer Vienna architecture office Latest Projects Our Projects Set the Standard Griviței Offices view project Daegu Korea view project Câmpina view project Osaka view project Tianjin view project Spirit of Dubai view project Tokyo view project 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 07 Contact Us Contact Stay connected with the best. Follow us for outstanding design news, industry insights, and opportunities you won’t find anywhere else. Your message matters. Always. Contact us, everytime — OOPY Arhitectura delivers excellence from the first conversation. CLICK HERE
Daegu Korea
Location: Daegu, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea Total Surface Area: 2997 sqm Project Status: Proposal Date: Latest Projects Our Projects Set the Standard Daegu Korea view project Câmpina view project Osaka view project Tianjin view project Spirit of Dubai view project Tokyo view project Predeal Parkings view project 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 07 Contact Us Contact Stay connected with the best. Follow us for outstanding design news, industry insights, and opportunities you won’t find anywhere else. Your message matters. Always. Contact us, everytime — OOPY Arhitectura delivers excellence from the first conversation. CLICK HERE
Câmpina
Location: Câmpina, Prahova, Romania Total Surface Area: 30000 sqm Project Status: Proposal Date: Latest Projects Our Projects Set the Standard Câmpina view project Osaka view project Tianjin view project Spirit of Dubai view project Tokyo view project Predeal Parkings view project House with a Liquidambar view project 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 07 Contact Us Contact Stay connected with the best. Follow us for outstanding design news, industry insights, and opportunities you won’t find anywhere else. Your message matters. Always. Contact us, everytime — OOPY Arhitectura delivers excellence from the first conversation. CLICK HERE
Osaka
Location: Ofuka-cho Kita-ku,, Osaka, Japan Total Surface Area: 240000 sqm Project Status: Proposal Date: Together with Atelier DB Latest Projects Our Projects Set the Standard Câmpina view project Osaka view project Tianjin view project Spirit of Dubai view project Tokyo view project Predeal Parkings view project House with a Liquidambar view project 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 07 Contact Us Contact Stay connected with the best. Follow us for outstanding design news, industry insights, and opportunities you won’t find anywhere else. Your message matters. Always. Contact us, everytime — OOPY Arhitectura delivers excellence from the first conversation. CLICK HERE
Tianjin
Location: Tokyo, Japan Total Surface Area: sqm Project Status: Proposal Date: Latest Projects Our Projects Set the Standard Tianjin view project Spirit of Dubai view project Tokyo view project Predeal Parkings view project House with a Liquidambar view project Ice Bar Design view project Booths Design view project 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 07 Contact Us Contact Stay connected with the best. Follow us for outstanding design news, industry insights, and opportunities you won’t find anywhere else. Your message matters. Always. Contact us, everytime — OOPY Arhitectura delivers excellence from the first conversation. CLICK HERE