CURRICULUM VITAE

Architect Engineer MSc

Holds a post-graduate degree in Architecture _NTUA Member of the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE)                                                                                                                             Member of the Greek Association of Architects (SADAS)                                                                                                                               My academic qualifications consist of a first degree in Decorative Arts (four-year studies), an MSc degree in Architecture (five-year studies), and a post-graduate diploma in Landscape Architecture and Urban Design (two-year program).  I obtained a license to practice and became a member of the Technical Chamber of Greece and the Greek Association of Architects in 1999.                                                                                                                                                                           My professional experience includes architectural building projects and special architectural studies (design of interior and exterior spaces, monuments, restoration and maintenance of traditional buildings, settlements, and landscape). This has been validated by an official certificate-diploma (class B) I was granted in 2009 by the Greek Ministry of Urban Planning and Public Works for my first ten years of experience in the above categories of works. Namely, I have been involved as the main team member or project leader in small, medium, and large-scale architectural projects and studies of private and public buildings. My experience in public buildings refers to studies for town halls, museums and cultural complexes, faculty schools, research centers, and monument visitor/exhibition centers. My experience in private buildings includes the design and implementation of (a) a large residential and commercial complex as well as apartment buildings, houses, and shops in the urban and semi-urban environment; (b) a large vacation settlement in the natural environment and (c) a small country-house complex in a natural and culturally protected landscape.                                                                                                                                                                                   I use contemporary theories of landscape and urban environment analysis and methods of architectural design, taking always into account the cultural aspect of manmade spaces and places. These theories and methods are also the subject of my Ph.D. research, currently undertaken at the Athens School of Architecture.                                                                  

A. EDUCATION

A1 POST-GRADUATE STUDIES

2001 Post-graduate diploma MSc. in “Architecture – Design of Space” (specialty: design-space-culture). Granted from the School of Architecture, NTUA. A two-year program of studies.

 A2 HIGHER EDUCATION

1999 MSc diploma in Architecture Granted from the School of Architecture, NTUA. Five-year program of studies

1990 Degree in Decorative Arts Granted from the Department of Decoration, School of Graphic Arts & Artistic Studies, Higher Technological Education Institute of Athens. The four-year program of studies

A4 TECHNICAL UPPER SECONDARY EDUCATION

1985 Certificate from the 6th Technical-Vocational Lyceum of Athens, Department of Civil Engineering and Architectural Design. Grade: 17.275/20 – very good

A5 SCHOLARSHIPS

2005 NTUA scholarship for doctoral studies in the School of Architecture, NTUA 2000 NTUA scholarship for postgraduate studies in the School of Architecture, NTUA

B. TRAINING AND SKILLS

Β1  EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES – TRAINING SEMINARS

2000 International workshop ‘Sustainable City ‘, Athens, 21-28 January, organized by the School of Architecture, NTUA, and the Architectural Association Graduate School of London (Environment and Energy Studies  Programme). The subject of the workshop: Energy planning of buildings.

1998 International summer school for Architecture in Jyvaskyla, Finland, as part of the celebrations for the 100 years of the birth of Alvar Aalto, organized by the Alvar Aalto Museum. The subject of training: Alvar Aalto and the aura of a building.

1989-1990 Educational Programme for Industrial Design (duration: seven (7) months), organized by the Cultural Center of the City of Athens. 

B2 LANGUAGES

Greek: mother language

English: advanced level

B3 SOFTWARE SKILLS

Design software: Auto Cad (2D – 3D). Processing and presentation software for text and image: Office Professional (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint) and Adobe Illustrator,  Adobe In Design, and Adobe Photoshop.

C. WORK EXPERIENCE

2023-2024 Teaching Trainer Professor at the Department of Interior Architecture, Decoration, and Product Design, Higher Vocational Training School.

2021-2024 Independent activity as an architect

2016-2019 As Special Architect consultant at the General and Special Secretariat in the Ministry of Labor and Social Insurance and Social Solidarity

2014-2015 Independent activity and participation in art exhibitions

2012-2013 Participation in the Interdepartmental research program 2012-2014 of NTUA and Municipality of Gortynia: Interpretive approach and possibilities of interventions in the area of the river and the artificial lake Ladona, Arcadia.

2011 Participation in the organization of the exhibition ART Helliniko-130 artists for the Metropolitan Park Helliniko, 1-30/09/11, Athens, former Helliniko Airport. Member of the organizing committee (D. Arvanitis, L. Kazantzakis, M. Kokkinou, T. Mastrogianopulos,  E.Patriciu, E. Portaliou, B. Siaterli, Th. Psykakos)

2009-2011 Independent activity as an architect

2007-2008 Worked as an affiliate at the architectural office of Th. Fotiou )

2005-2008 Teaching assistant as a Ph.D. student at the School of Architecture, NTUA

2004-2007 Worked as an affiliate at the architectural office “AIEN Architect & Design Construction Area”

2003-2005 Worked as Laboratory Associate Professor at the Department of Decoration, School of Graphic Arts & Artistic Studies, Higher Technological Education Institute of Athens

2002-2004 Worked as supervising architect-engineer, responsible for archaeological excavation surveying and design documentation of the archaeological findings during the expansion of line (3) of the Athens Metro. Employer: C/O AKTOR – IMREGILO SPA Project Leader: ATTIKO METRO; Project Supervisor: 3^rd Archeological Service of Prehistorical and Classical Antiquities

2000-2002 Worked as supervising architect-engineer, responsible for archaeological excavation surveying and design documentation of the archaeological findings during the expansion of line (3) of the Athens Metro. Employer: AXON SA Project Leader: ATTIKO METRO; Project Supervisor: 3^rd Archeological Service of Prehistorical and Classical Antiquities.

1999-2000 Worked as an affiliate at the architectural office of E. Portaliou  

1998-1999 Participation in the NTUA research project for the improvement and re-utilization of the industrial buildings of the ‘Technological and Cultural Park of Lavrion”. Title of project: Promotion, Documentation and Conference Centre in the ‘flotation building’.

1998 Worked as an affiliate with the architecture team: Th. Photiou  & N. Marda.

1996-1997 Participation in the NTUA research project for the improvement and re-utilization of the industrial buildings of the ‘Technological and Cultural Park of Lavrion”. Title of project: Management, training, and hospitality functions in the Villa Serpieri, hostel, and pharmacy neoclassical buildings.

1996 Worked as a collaborator with the architecture team «Axis Mundi» K. Kontozoglou.

1995-1996 Worked as a collaborator with the architecture team ‘Arsis-Architects’ K. Moraitis & C. Helidoni  

1989-1990 Worked as a trainer at the architectural office of D. Miha. a six-month traineeship program for graduates  

D. ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTS

D1 ARCHITECTURAL COMPETITIONS

2010 The New Maribor Art Gallery (UGM) in the city of Maribor/Slovenia. International, public, anonymous, single-stage architectural ideas competition. Individual participation

2007 Country houses in Skroponeri Evia. European architectural competition of Proteus SA. Designers: Th. Fotiou, A. Moungolia, Th. Psykakos B. Lioliou, D. Samoureli . AWARD

2006 New Town Hall of Ioannina Municipality. Nation-wide architectural competition Designers: Th. Psykakos and F. Daliani(AIEN)

2005 Giant’s Causeway Visitor Centre. International Competition for the Architecture, Landscaping, and Access of new Visitor Facilities at the Giant’s Causeway (Northern Ireland) Individual participation

2002 Ephemeral Structures in the City of Athens. International Architectural Competition. Cultural Olympiad 2001-2004 Individual participation

1999 Reshaping the Aghios Nikolaos pier at the harbor of Patras. Nationwide architectural competition in two phases (second phase). Designers: E. Portaliou B. Ganiatsas B. Despoiniadou, A. Kanellis, L. Efthymiadou, Th. Psykakos. AWARD

1998 New building for the Pedagogical Department of the Democritus University of Thrace. Pan-European architectural competition. Designers: Th. Fotiou, N. Marda, K. Bourdakis, Th. Psykakos. Fourth Prize

D2 ARCHITECTURAL STUDIES & APPLIED PROJECTS

2023-2024 Final study

2022 Final study and renovation for apartment 125.00m2… Glyfada

2021 Final study and renovation for apartment 83.00m2 … Glyfada

2018 Final study and renovation for apartment 80.00m2… Glyfada

2018-2019 Supervisor and studier Architect at Final study for temporary housing settlements as a special Architect consultant at the Special Secretariat in the Ministry of Labor and Social Insurance and Social Solidarity

2017-2018 Supervisor and studier Architect in Final study for “A Plaza for all” in the Municipality of Thessaloniki as a special Architect consultant at the General Secretariat in the Ministry of Labor and Social Insurance and Social Solidarity

2016 Study of Utilization-registration of Real Estate for Ministry Ministry of Labor and Social Insurance and Social Solidarity

2014 Seasons Evidence Art and Architecture project

2010-2011 Final study for three new housing units, outside the boundaries of Stavri traditional village in Mani Municipality, Laconia. Study: Th. Psykakos. Construction permit: 09/2011

2008 Final study for a new large residential and commercial complex (36,500 m2) in the plot of the former manufacturing plant of “KYKNOS”, Nafplio Municipality, Argolida. Study: Th. Fotiou, M. Mantouvalou, M. Kafritsa T. Demiri, B. Karvountzi,  D. Nicholau, Th. Psykakos & Associates Architects. Construction permit: 03/2009

2007 Preliminary study of alternative proposals on minimum dwelling on a slope field outside the boundaries of Stavri traditional village in Mani Municipality, Laconia. Study: Th. Psykakos.

2007 Preliminary study for a new large residential and commercial complex (36,500 m2) on the plot of the former manufacturing plant of “KYKNOS”, Nafplio Municipality, Argolida. Study: Th. Fotiou, M. Mantouvalou E. Maistros, B. Karvountzi, Th. Psykakos  & Associates Architects

2006 Final study for two new two-floor houses in Kranidi Municipality, Argolida. Study: Th. Psykakos _3Dplans(ΑΙΕΝ) Construction permit: 02/2007

2006 Final study for the extension of the ground floor and height of a two-floor apartment building at Ilissia, Athens Municipality. Study:  Group AIEN & Th. Psykakos. Construction permit: 04/2007

2006 Final study for a new four-floor complex of two dwellings at Aghia Paraskevi Municipality, Greater Athens Area Study: Group AIEN & Th. Psykakos. Construction permit: 01/2007

2005 Final study and supervision of a new four-floor complex of seventeen dwellings at Helliniko Municipality, Greater Athens Area. Study: Group AIEN & Th. Psykakos. Construction permit: 12/2005

2005 Final study and supervision of the restaurant  “Noodle Bar” in a building at Nea Smyrni Municipality, Greater Athens Area. Study: Th. Psykakos & group AIEN. Construction permit: 10/2005

2005 Final study and supervision of a new four-floor residential complex and a shop at Peristeri Municipality, Greater Athens Area. Study: Group AIEN & Th. Psykakos. Construction permit: 09/2006

2004 Final study for a cafe in a building of Plaka, Athens Municipality. Study: Th. Psykakos & group AIEN Construction permit: 11/2004

2004 Final study for a new two-floor house in Markopoulo Municipality, Attica. Study: Architecture & Design N. Chiotakis , S. Divaris, Group AIEN & Th. Psykakos

2003 Final study for the restoration of a listed building – a traditional wine shop at Karakovouni village, North Kynouria Municipality. Arkadia Study: Group AIEN & Th. Psykakos

2003 Final study for the restoration of a listed building – a traditional mill at an exhibition space for traditional oil-production technology at Karakovouni village, North Kynouria Municipality. Study: Group AIEN & Th. Psykakos

2000 Architectural surveying and documentation study for the archaeological findings at the excavations sites: a) Prophet Daniel’s shaft b) Spyrou Patsi shaft c) Agronomy School shaft d) Aghios Savas Station e) Western Shaft of Aghios Savas. Project: Archaeological excavations in the extension of Line 3 of the Athens Metro. Study: Th. Psykakos Supervisor: 3^rd Archaeological Service for Prehistorical and Classical Antiquities.

1999 Study for the restoration of the listed building “Salvagos” in Kampos, Chios. Study: Group Arsis – A Damala & Th. Psykakos.

E. RESEARCH ACTIVITY

E1 RESEARCH WORK

Doctoral research (ongoing) Title of thesis: “Architectural Integration and Landscape in Contemporary European Architecture: The Landscape as a Component of Architecture”, School of Architecture, NTUA.

M.Sc. Thesis (2): “Prehistoric settlements in Inner Mani. Manifestations of the ‘urbanization’ phenomenon”, School of Architecture, NTUA, 10/2001, Grade: 9.33 / 10 – Excellent

M. Sc. Thesis (1): “Research Center for Inner Mani Studies at Tigani Peninsula”, School of Architecture, NTUA, 06/1999, Grade: 10/10 – excellent

E2 RESEARCH PROJECTS

2012-2014 Participation in the Interdepartmental research program 2012-2014 of NTUA and Municipality of Gortynia: Interpretive approach and possibilities of interventions in the area of the river and the artificial lake Ladona, Arcadia. Scientific responsible: E.Portaliou, Professor & School of Architecture, NTUA.

1998-1999 Participation in the NTUA research project for the improvement and re-utilization of the industrial buildings of the ‘Technological and Cultural Park of Lavrion”. Title of project: Promotion, Documentation and Conference Centre in the ‘flotation building’. Scientific responsible: Th. Fotiou, Associate Professor, School of Architecture, NTUA

1996-1997 Participation in the NTUA research program for the improvement and re-utilization of the industrial buildings of the ‘Technological and Cultural Park of Lavrion. Title of project: “Management, training and hospitality functions in the Villa Serpieri, hostel, and pharmacy neoclassical buildings”. Scientific responsible: A.Vryhea, Professor & Th. Fotiou, Associate Professor, School of Architecture, NTUA.

E3 CONFERENCE PAPERS

Th. Fotiou and Th. Psykakos, “Cohabitation of educational approaches at the lesson of architectural design in Athens”, Teachers’ Network Meeting on Teaching and experimenting with architectural design. Advances in technology and changes in pedagogy, School of Architecture, Lusiada University, Lisbon, ENHSA-EAAE  Architectural Design, 03/05/07 Lisbon.

F. TEACHING EXPERIENCE

F1 AUTONOMOUS TEACHING

• Department of Interior Architecture, Decoration, and Product Design, Higher Vocational Training School. Postion: Laboratory Associate Professor. _Academic year 2023A-2023B (spring and winter semesters) _Academic year 2024A-2024B ( spring and winter semesters)

• Department of Decoration, School of Graphic Arts & Artistic Studies, Higher Technological Education Institute of Athens. Position: Laboratory Associate Professor. Academic year 2004-2005 (winter and spring semesters) Academic year 2003-2004 (winter and spring semesters)

F2 TEACHING ASSISTANCE

NTUA – School of Architecture. Position: Teaching Assistant as a Ph.D. student. The academic year 2007-2008 (winter semester). Academic year 2006-2007 (winter and spring semesters). Academic year 2005-2006 (winter and spring semesters)

G. EXHIBITIONS – PUBLICATIONS

G1 PARTICIPATION IN ARCHITECTURAL EXHIBITIONS

2012  7th Biennale of Young Greek Architects. Hellenic Institute of Architecture, Benaki Museum Athens.

2007 “Country houses in Skroponeri-Evia. European architectural competition of Proteus SA” Organization: Magazine STRUCTURES & Proteas SA, Athens.

2003 “4th Panhellenic Exhibition of Architectural Projects: Coastal Zones and Urban Events”, Organization: Association of Architects of Achaia.

2003 “Ephemeral Structures in the City of Athens. International Architectural Competition Cultural Olympiad 2001-2004”, RIBA, London

2003 “Ephemeral Structures in the City of Athens. International Architectural Competition Cultural Olympiad 2001-2004”, Byzantine and Christian Museum of Athens

1998 “Exhibition – Installation”, University of Jyvaskyla, Finland.

1997 “2^nd Panhellenic Exhibition of Architectural Projects”. Organization: Association of Architects of Achaia.

G2 PUBLICATIONS OF ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTS

2012  7th Biennale of Young Greek Architects. Hellenic Institute of Architecture, page 233 (in Greek and English)

2007 Publication title: 38 ° 30’ 15” N 23° 21΄40” Country houses. Journal title: STRUCTURES, Issue: 02/07, pages 86-87 (in Greek and English)

2003 Publication title: 4th Panhellenic Exhibition of Architectural Projects: Coastal Zones and Urban Events, Architects Association Achaia, pages 78-79 (in Greek and English).

1997 Publication title: 2^nd Panhellenic Exhibition of Architectural Projects, Architects Association of Achaia, pages 252 to 253 (in Greek).

1997 Publication title: Technological and Cultural Park of Lavrion: Studies and Projects 1994-97, NTUA University Press, pages 75 to 82 (in Greek).

G3 PARTICIPATION IN INDUSTRIAL DESIGN EXHIBITIONS

1991 2^nd PanHellenic Exhibition of Industrial Design. Organization: Hellenic Agency of Small and Medium Entreprises (EOMMEX) Group of the Cultural Centre of Athens, Zappeion Megaron, Athens

1990 Exhibition of Industrial Design Projects, Cultural Centre of Athens Municipality.

G4 INDUSTRIAL DESIGN PUBLICATIONS

1990 Publication Title: Towards a New Culture Design Journal title: ISSUE, Issue: 3, page 105 (in Greek and English)

1990 Publication Title: Student Design in Europe.Journal title: D – Student design / The DESIGN COUNCIL, Issue: number three, page 25 (in English)

H. ARTWORK

H1 WORKS (indicative)

2023-2024 Objects of upcycling as products, micro_Sculptures

2023 title: Lyon map_mixed technique

2022 title: 0bjects and tools Tools landscapes, wood micro_Sculptures

2014 title: Seasons Evidence, digital printing in collage technique

2011 title: Archaic landscape, mixed technique, installation (3D construction)

2011 (b) title: Paris 12+landscapes_mixed technique

2011 (a) title: Avignon map_ mixed technique

2001 Mapping of memories and research for a landscape (Maina)_ mixed technique

1997 Series of paintings_ Ink on cardboard

1990 Series of paintings_ Ink on transparencies

1987 Portrait_ oil on wood

H2 ART EXHIBITIONS

2023 Exhibition: ENERGY ATHENS 2023, European Center Contemporary Space Athens

2014 Exhibition: National Archaeological Museum of Athens

2013 Exhibition: ENERGY ATHENS 2013, European Center Contemporary Space Athens

2012 Exhibition: Hermes-Multicultural Center Athens

2011 Exhibition: ART Helliniko – 130 artists for Helliniko Metropolitan Park, o9/2011, former Helliniko Airport. Organization: Argyroupolis-Helliniko Municipality.

H3 PUBLICATION OF ARTWORKS

2023 Publication Title: ENERGY ATHENS2023, Exhibition Catalogue, European Center Contemporary Space Athens

2013 Publication Title: ENERGY ATHENS2013, Exhibition Catalogue, European Center Contemporary Space Athens

2014 Publication Title: SEASON + EVIDENCE, Exhibition brochure

2011 Publication Title: ART Helliniko – 130 artists for Helliniko Metropolitan Park, Exhibition Catalogue, page 26.

2011 Journal title: UTOPIA, A Bimonthly Review of Theory and Culture, Issue: 96, page 182 (in Greek).