Elena Rostova
Principal Architect

Executive Summary
A visionary architect blending sustainable engineering with high-end editorial aesthetics. Elena previously led the design of several award-winning international commercial pavilions.
Biography
Elena’s approach to architecture is akin to haute couture—meticulously tailored, structurally daring, and fiercely elegant. With nearly two decades of experience across Europe and Asia, she has cultivated a design philosophy that refuses to compromise between sustainability and uncompromising luxury. Her work is characterized by sweeping, sculptural lines and an insistence on integrating natural light as a primary, dynamic building material.
Before founding the Forma Project, Elena served as the lead design architect for several landmark cultural centers and high-end commercial pavilions in London and Tokyo. These formative projects cemented her reputation for pushing spatial boundaries while maintaining an atmosphere of refined restraint. She approaches every site as a unique canvas, ensuring that each structure responds intuitively to its cultural and environmental context.
At Forma, she drives the overarching creative vision, mentoring a team of elite designers to look beyond conventional blueprints. Elena believes that a building should not merely occupy a space, but elevate the entire surrounding landscape, creating an emotional resonance that outlasts fleeting design trends.
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Behind every great design is a team of dedicated professionals. At Starta, we are a group of experienced architects, interior desigenrs and urban planners who bring a wealth of expertise and creativity to the table.
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