Panos Panayiotou
Director
Corporate Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
BSc (Hons) Architecture – First Class (The Polytechnic of North London)
Diploma in Architecture (Hons) – Distinction (The Polytechnic of North London)
Nationality:
British / Cypriot
Languages:
English / Greek
Accreditations & Societies:
RIBA, ARB (UK Registration), ETEK (Cyprus Registration)
Panos Panayiotou is a Director and founding member of Panos Panayiotou + Associates (PPA), which was established in Cyprus in June 2013. The practice was formed following an amicable management buy-out of the Scott Brownrigg Cyprus Branch office, allowing Panos and his like-minded associates to take a new direction in delivering architectural services across Cyprus, the Eastern Mediterranean region, and beyond.
Prior to the incorporation of PPA, Panos was a Group Director at Scott Brownrigg (SB), one of the UK’s largest and most established international architectural practices, with over a century of history. He was the longest-serving member of the SB Board of Directors and played a key role in the company’s evolution, leading its incorporation into its current form in 1990. In his role, Panos was responsible for design quality, business strategy, and international business development, and oversaw the Hospitality and Overseas Projects Team.
Panos has maintained a dedicated focus on Hospitality and Leisure projects throughout his career. He has led hotel and resort developments across the globe for leading international brands such as Radisson, Park Plaza, Marriott, Ritz Carlton, and Raffles, with completed work in the Caribbean, UAE, Europe, and the Far East. His design leadership in the sector has been recognised with numerous international awards and nominations, including MIPIM’s ‘Best Hotel & Tourism Resort’, the Leisure Property Forum’s ‘Best Continental Leisure Project’, and the Sunday Times Award for ‘Best Hotel Design’.
He is regularly invited to speak at international forums on Hotel and Leisure design and continues to be closely involved in the creative process. Panos maintains hands-on involvement in the conceptual design of his projects and their development through all design stages. He is driven by a passion for innovation, a commitment to exploration, and a desire to push boundaries and set new standards, rather than follow existing trends.
In parallel with his professional work, Panos has contributed to architectural education as a visiting tutor at the Metropolitan University, Westminster University, and the Architectural Association. Teaching and mentoring future architects remains close to his heart, particularly in providing students with exposure to real-world challenges and opportunities to develop diverse, practice-ready skills.
Select project experience includes Ariel Tower, Martingale Plaza, Sunmar Tower, Dream Tower, and the International Conference Centre.