GEORGE PHILIPPOU
Managing Director
ANDREW PHILIPPOU
Architectural & Interior Design
THEO PHILIPPOU
Sales & Marketing
CHRISTOPHER PHILIPPOU
Construction Manager
SOULLA KYRIACOU
Accounts Manager
KENZAF CHUNG
Principal Architect BA(Hons) MArch ARB RIBA
FRANCESCO BARNABÓ
Project Manager
RACHAEL THOMPSON
Interior Designer
KAREN LEUNG
Architectural Interior Designer BArch MArch
GEORGE PHILIPPOU
Managing Director
BIOGRAPHY
He launched Yogo almost 20-years ago with the conversion of a single house into three apartments. Fast-forward to present day and Yogo has built over 200 properties, from cosy homes to luxury penthouses and from historic building refurbishments to stunning new-build mansions. His passion for quality and style has not dimmed over the years, it’s been taken to another level, and today he still has an input in every development we build – from the type of exterior brickwork we should use to the internal fabrics that are chosen.
And when he’s not helping us to create his vision of luxury living, he spends time supporting his local football team, golf events, schools and charities.
ANDREW PHILIPPOU
Architectural & Interior Design
BIOGRAPHY
His role includes overseeing every element of design in the Yogo Studio, dealing with any technical challenges the design may throw up on site and collaborating with the construction team to ensure that every aspect of the design vision is translated into built reality.
Today Andrew is responsible for creating the unique look and feel of our luxury developments, something we call the Yogo Lifestyle which has been key to our company winning numerous prestigious design awards and a reputation for being one of the most exciting new-build developers in the region.
THEO PHILIPPOU
Sales & Marketing
BIOGRAPHY
He is in charge of every customer-facing piece of content and marketing the company creates to present, promote and sell its developments. This includes everything from naming each development and creating a logo to represent it, to the production of all online and offline promotional literature – from brochures to the website and beyond – showcasing our award-winning properties.
Theo’s creativity and industry knowledge is coupled with an easy going personality, which is why he not only works on our image behind the scenes, he’s up front too – there to help with the sales process and even there on each purchaser’s move-in date to walk them through the finer details of their new home.
CHRISTOPHER PHILIPPOU
Construction Manager
BIOGRAPHY
His journey started as a labourer on site, because of a shared belief that the best way to manage a site is to first work on one. He immersed himself in the daily challenges it presented and sought to find solutions to the issues, both big and small that would see the project run more smoothly.
Today he works in our head office, managing every aspect of the construction of our projects, from collaborating with consultants to negotiating with suppliers, and our developments are all the richer for it.
SOULLA KYRIACOU
Accounts Manager
BIOGRAPHY
She loves her food and a good joke, and she goes out of her way to make sure that all of our staff are looked after, that their well-being is taken care of, and that they have all the tools needed to deliver a high-quality service at all times.
KENZAF CHUNG
Principal Architect BA(Hons) MArch ARB RIBA
BIOGRAPHY
He graduated with a First-Class honours obtaining his RIBA Part 1, gained a distinction for his RIBA Part 2 postgraduate degree and went on to complete his RIBA Part 3. He was also nominated for the RIBA Bronze medal and shortlisted for the RIBA Silver Medal for his RIBA Part 1 and 2 final year projects.
His interests delve further into the innovation of Architecture and the relationship it has with technology and resources. He is a dedicated member of a research group called Unknown Field at the Architectural Association School of Architecture (AA) and has travelled around the world exploring the intricacies and ideologies that have influenced architecture, all of which will contribute to his PhD research study.
FRANCESCO BARNABÓ
Project Manager
BIOGRAPHY
On his arrival he took on the challenge of a further degree and attained an MSc in Construction Project Management before combining his interest in IT and architecture to work on the implementation of bespoke technology in super-prime residential and commercial projects in Central London, collaborating with some of the most prestigious clients, firms and contractors in the country.
As well as an interest in everything from real time information sent to BIM models through to AI as applied to automation systems he has a passion for music and has learnt to play several musical instruments.
RACHAEL THOMPSON
Interior Designer
BIOGRAPHY
At Yogo Rachael’s main focus has been on designing and developing our opulent Yogo Bespoke furniture, from elegant headboards and lavish rugs to chic cushions and unique feature walls – adding to the Yogo Lifestyle look and feel of each property. She has an innate ability to identify what works and to create or source what’s needed to make our properties some of the most desirable in North London.
Outside of work she allows her creativity even greater freedom, and is looking forward to her next art exhibition in London that will feature some of her finest abstract pieces.
KAREN LEUNG
Architectural Interior Designer BArch MArch
BIOGRAPHY
She grew up in Hong Kong where she obtained her foundation degree before moving to Melbourne, Australia to complete a Bachelor of Architecture (BArch). After this she returned to Hong Kong, where she worked within an architectural firm that specialised in residential, commercial and hotel projects, including a 28-story tower in Hong Kong and a manor house hotel in China. She gained a vast amount of experience in material selection, site coordination and inspections and following projects through from concept to completion.
When she moved to the UK she took on the challenge of a Master of Architecture (MArch), and she is currently studying for her RIBA Part 3. Since joining us she has worked on a number of residential and commercial projects and has become a valuable member of our design team. She is also a team player outside of the office, playing handball, basketball and athletics in local teams.