The goal: to transform a section of the promenade with sculptural, functional design that elevated the everyday. The result was a custom-built street lamp and bench, both rooted in tradition yet designed to endure the elements — and time.

• The Mykonos Project

  In 2016, Minas was invited to shape part of the Mykonos promenade — a public design opportunity that became both a personal challenge and an emotional investment. His vision: to subtly elevate the island’s aesthetic through pieces that could endure both nature and time, while integrating seamlessly into the Cycladic landscape.

  What resulted were two public works — a street lamp and a bench — that blend engineering with sculpture, tradition with precision. More than objects, they are urban gestures; designed not only to serve, but to enrich.

   

A project I am proud of — I poured my heart and soul into it. minas

Minas' intervention was never meant to overpower its surroundings — instead, it was about harmony, function, and lasting beauty.

• Street lamp - A beacon of design philosophy

  The Mykonos Street Lamp is a dual-purpose, aerodynamic structure that unites design with duty. It features a dual lighting system: one beam facing outward to sea — a quiet signal for approaching boats — and another cast downward, illuminating the promenade path.

  Crafted from stainless steel for maximum resistance to coastal weathering, and anchored on a base of Dionysos marble, the lamp maintains both structural integrity and aesthetic continuity with its environment. Its curved form is engineered to cooperate with the high winds of the Aegean, ensuring both function and elegance.

• Bench - Crafted to Belong

  The Mykonos Bench draws its design inspiration from the seating of ancient Greek theaters — built for permanence, comfort, and civic use. The structure is formed using Dionysos marble, while the seating surface is crafted from Asian teak wood, chosen for its durability against salt, sun, and sea.

  Each bench is assembled with handmade stainless steel screws, a testament to Minas’ obsessive attention to detail and material integrity. With time, these benches age gracefully, becoming a natural extension of the island they serve.