Monica Petevi CY
http://www.pga-architects-engineers.com
5, PERIKLEOUS Street | 2413 Nicosia
Monica Petevi
Date of birth: 21/02/1969
5 Perikleous street, 2413 Engomi, Nicosia, Cyprus
Tel: +357 99568027 · Email: petevimonica@gmail.com
Website:www.pga-architects-engineers.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Architect with 32 years of experience across residential, commercial, educational, and public-sector design. Passionate about architectural excellence, materials, craftsmanship, and interdisciplinary creativity, with a growing interest in micro-architecture and wearable art. Highly motivated to contribute to architectural education by sharing extensive practical knowledge and design insight.
EDUCATION
“La Sapienza” University of Rome
“Laurea di dottore in Architettura”,1993. Final grade: 102/110.
Awarded full Italian government scholarship (Cyprus program).
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2020 – Present · Co-Founder/Architect
petevi+petevi architects llc, Nicosia
• Co-founded the architectural practice with Erica Petevi.
• Lead architect on multiple residential, private and public sector projects.
1993 – 2020 · Architect / Team Leader
Petevis & Georgiades Associates Technical Office, Nicosia
• Designed and supervised residential, commercial, educational buildings, offices, hotels and civic facilities, working closely with Dinos Petevis (founding partner) and Erica Petevi.
Awards & Distinctions
• Nomination – EU Mies van der Rohe Award (2001)
• 1st Prize – Eurolife Insurance Co. Headquarters, Nicosia (project completed in 2001)
• 1st Prize – COOP BANK of Tamassos, Tamassos (project completed in 2014)
• 2nd Prize – Ministry of Defence Architectural Competition (2003)
• US Government Award– Cyclops Security Training Center, Larnaca (completed in 2022)
PUBLICATIONS
• Lyceum of Apostolos Loukas (Kolossi) and multiple residential projects published in Cypriot architectural journals.
EXHIBITIONS & CREATIVE PRACTICE
• Participant in Cyprus Architects Association and NIMA (Association of Cypriots in Italy) cultural exhibitions.
• Active creator of micro-architecture/wearable art; recently exhibited at
Jelo 6 Project Cyprus, a prestigious jewellery event (12-16 November 2025).
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Seminars and workshops on:
• Bioclimatic and sustainable design · Material innovation and construction techniques · Architectural legislation · Lectures by internationally renowned architects
SKILLS
Architectural Design · Concept Development · Construction Documentation · Management & Supervision
Micro-architecture/ Wearable Art · AutoCAD
LANGUAGES
Greek (Native) · English (Fluent) · Italian (Fluent)
INTERESTS
· Micro-architecture /Wearable art · Crafts · Design education
· Member of the Board of Directors of the Cyprus Coeliac Association, involved in restaurant accreditation for safe gluten-free dining
