Author name: Elara Vassilios
Elara Vassilios is a Mediterranean furniture historian and sustainable design consultant with over 15 years of fieldwork across Greece, Tunisia, and southern Spain. Trained in architectural conservation at the University of Palermo and certified by the International Institute for Conservation, she specializes in authentic material sourcing, traditional joinery revival, and climate-responsive outdoor furniture design. Her award-winning workshop in Santorini blends archival research with artisan collaboration.