Drakakis Architecture LLC was founded in December 2009.  Prior to establishing the architectural practice, Desirée previously worked for 14 years at Muse Architects, and had brief stints with Weinstein & Associates, and Dills Ainscough Duff.  Kosta previously worked at Shalom Baranes Associates, Hartman-Cox Architects, and Zaras & Neudorfer Architects.  Residential, commercial, and institutional projects have enriched the teams' experience in contextual additions, renovation, and new construction ranging from historic to modern architecture styles.  This diverse background has enabled Drakakis Architecture to approach each project from a fresh perspective depending on client objectives, site specifics and the project's presence in the community. Currently, our portfolio includes high-end residential of all scales, hospitality, food service, and lite commercial projects.

Desirée's education includes a Bachelor of Science in Architecture (‘93) from the              University of Virginia, Master of Architecture from the University of Maryland at College Park (‘96), and study abroad with the University of Virginia's Vicenza Italy Program.

Kosta's education includes a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from the University of Maryland at College Park (‘92), Master of Architecture from the University of Maryland at College Park (‘95), and study abroad with the University of Maryland in Rome, Italy. Kosta also has a passion for artisan food products, particularly with his side companies, Ancient Foods and Oatzarella, as well as working with product design and branding.

Sophia has been with the Firm since the beginning prior to working many years with an engineering firm in Dupont Circle, Washington DC.

Rena is currently at the University of Tennessee College of Art and Design pursuing her BS of Interior Architecture. She has been awarded several scholarships including the prestigious Angelo Donghia Foundation scholarship which covers all 4th year expenses. Rena plans to pursue a Master of Architecture and hopes to eventually starting her own architectural practice.