Golden ruins
by Theo Galliakis
Drawing from the shared Greco-Roman heritage of modern Greece and Italy, Golden Ruins translates the architectural language of the classical fluted column into a series of functional objects. Debuting at Alcova Milano 2026, the collection includes lighting, stackable stools, and a bench. By presenting "ruins" in a deceptive, changing gold, the installation asks whether the luster of a glorious past can truly be sustained in the light of the present.
Theo Galliakis (b. Crete, Greece – 1994) is an architect and designer, currently working between Greece and France.
Galliakis holds a Master's degree in Architecture from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a second Master's degree in Geo-Design from Design Academy Eindhoven.
His work spans from objects and furniture to spaces and installations. Galliakis's practice is conceptually driven, exploring concepts of spirituality, material transformation, and simplicity.
