We are a virtual architecture company based in Central Europe.
Meet The Team
We are a team of professionals specializing in virtual architecture. Established in 2021, we create tailor-made immersive places for emerging metaverses. Led by the renowned architect Tomas Zacek (i.a. the founder of Ecocapsule) and communications specialist Matej Gyarfas, the members of our team have a longstanding excellent record in both physical and virtual architectural projects. We strive to create extremely functional, esthetically superior, and technologically flawless projects.
Communicator, psychologist, brandscaper, and musician. With a master’s degree in psychology and a doctoral degree in art, Matej Gyarfas is a multifaceted expert, experienced in various fields.
After several years spent as a professor at numerous universities, he has decided to enter the startup world by joining the team of Ecocapsule as a Creative Communication Director. Later, he continued the same role for an IT company.
In 2021, he fell down the metaverse rabbit hole, founded Better, and hasn’t looked back ever since.
Tomáš Žáček is an architect and visionary. During his studies, he has worked in renowned architectural studios such as Dominique Perrault and Mitchell + Associates. After graduating he has worked for BIG and later did experimental works for Willy Muller arquitectos.
In 2009 he has founded the architectonic studio Nice Architects awarded by multiple international prizes. Since 2014 he is leading the successful self-sustainable micro-home company Ecocapsule. Since 2017, he is also co-leading the new studio nice&wise.
In 2021, he stumbled upon the Web3 world and founded Better, to bring good architecture into the metaverse.
Roman Hajtmanek got his master’s degrees at the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava and at the University of Applied Arts in Vienna. Recently he finished his doctoral studies at the Slovak University of Technology, focused on experimental applications of virtual reality and machine learning in architecture.
Awarded in various competitions, his work was published in several group exhibitions and architectural magazines. His professional skills were developed in architectural studios such as Delugan Meissl Associated Architects, Nice Architects, and Ona Studio.
Currently, he is a researcher at the Slovak University of Technology. He teaches in the design studio Data[LAB], focusing on experimental and computational design. Simultaneously he works as a designer in the studio SUA – Small Urban Architecture and metaverse architect in the studio Better.
A student of Architectural Technology at Copenhagen’s KEA, Norbert is Better’s architect and 3D designer. After some time doing projects in physical architecture, he has started to focus more on digital visualizations. As a crypto, NFT and web3 enthusiast, it was only logical for him to jump into the fascinating world of metaverse architecture.
With a master’s degree in product design, Dusana is Better’s main 3D designer. Since 2018 she has worked for the self-sustainable micro-home company Ecocapsule. She creates 3D models, visualizations, interior design and is currently studying for her second master’s degree in psychology.
Our Approach
Our works are a unique combination of visual designs and auditory soundscapes, providing a completely immersive experience for the users. Our goal is to create memorable places that the users enjoy and love to return to.
We do not limit our services to specific metaverses, but rather approach each client individually and find the best possible solution for them.
Our Mission
Help clients fulfill their dreams.
We are architects and designers with experience and we love to help our clients materialize the impossible.
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Always stay at the forefront of innovation.
We are always at the forefront of the metaverse (r)evolution, pushing the boundaries of what is possible both in terms of form and function.
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Use our skills to create better worlds.
We always want to have a real positive impact on both the virtual and physical worlds.