In 2026, Kristina made her debut in New York [0.4]. Upon the official invitation from the co-founders of the prestigious COLLECTIBLE New York fair, she was selected by the expert committee to participate in the Curated Section [0.4]. On this key global platform, Kristina showcased her unique collectible object, "The Burned-Out Archive"
Starting in 2025, Kristina has been actively developing her work in the field of collectible design. This represents a natural progression of her desire to create unique art objects that balance at the intersection of functionality and pure art.
Kristina’s work is regularly showcased at prestigious venues such as The Best Office Awards and the Best Interior Festival (BIF). A landmark milestone in her career was her participation in Dubai Design Week, where her project was officially selected by the expert committee to be part of the program.
Kristina is widely recognized for creating timeless minimalism. Her approach is centered on the exceptional value of detail: she creates "bespoke worlds" where the architecture of a space is inseparable from its contents.
A hallmark of her style is the deep integration of custom-made pieces; nearly every project features furniture designed by Kristina in collaboration with top manufacturers.
A hallmark of her style is the deep integration of custom-made pieces; nearly every project features furniture designed by Kristina in collaboration with top manufacturers.
In 2020, Kristina Saakyan founded KS Architects studio. The studio specializes in residential and public interiors, architecture, and small architectural forms, designing projects across Europe, the UAE, Armenia, and Russia. The studio's portfolio includes projects for clients such as Morgan Stanley, Mubadala, Tinkoff, Renshin, and Innostage.
Before establishing her own studio, Kristina gained extensive experience at leading architectural bureaus, including four years at ABD architects. Over 10 years of practice, she has been involved in interior design projects for major global corporations, including: Mubadala, Moët Hennessy, Huawei, Nestlé, and Morgan Stanley.
She studied under the guidance of the legendary Spanish academic minimalist architect Alberto Campo Baeza, which profoundly influenced her clean lines and mastery of light. In 2017, she furthered her academic credentials by earning a Master’s degree in Urban Planning from MARHI — Moscow Architectural Institute (State Academy).
Her desire to broaden her professional horizons led her to Spain. After obtaining her Bachelor’s degree, Kristina moved to Madrid to study architecture and urban planning at ETSAM (Superior Technical School of Architecture of Madrid) at the Technical University of Madrid (UPM).
Architect, Collectible Object Designer, Founder of KS Architects Studio
Collectible Design
KS Architects Studio
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Education and Professional Development
Kristina Saakyan
Kristina received her foundational professional education at MARHI — Moscow Architectural Institute (State Academy). By her second year, she began her career in the design office of a construction company, balancing her studies with work on real-world projects.
Kristina’s path into architecture was shaped by deep-rooted creative foundations. Born on September 28, 1990, she grew up in the creative household of a sculptor-artist and an applied arts teacher.