Archinect
Sotirios Asimidis

Sotirios Asimidis

Melbourne, AU

 
View Portfolio

About 

Sotiris Asimidis

Architect

 

Α:  1A Michael ST, Templestowe Lower VIC 3107

T:  +61450403100

Ε: sasimidis@gmail.com

 

Progressive professional with over twenty-five (25) years’ experience in architecture and construction. Exceptional back-round, and ability to develop buildings and landscaping. Experience in commercial and high-rise residential projects management, effective at all phases of development, either turnkey or fit out. Offering, diverse perspectives and innovative architectural solutions, strong communication skills, and ability to express ideas. Highly professional, with proven track record of ability to create designs both independently as well in collaboration with associates and clients.

 

Career Snapshot                                                                                                                            

2017-2021       Self-employed providing anything relevant with, design, drawing, and project     conceptual services in Association-Collaboration with Developers, Architects, Construction Builders and external clients.

                           Duties:

                           -Architectural design, Coordination of projects & external consultants

                           -Preparation of preliminary sketches and designs for council submission

                           -Liaison with Clients, Council, consultants.

                           -Participate in meetings with Engineers, Construction Builders, Council employees.

                           -Site visits and meetings with Clients & consultants

                           -Consulting services for Conceptual Architectural Projects.

2013-2017      Assistant architect in Tasos Sotiriadis Architectural Studio in Melbourne.

                          Duties:

                          -Meetings with clients, discussing their needs hand Sketching initial ideas.

                          -Preparation of preliminary sketches and designs for council submission

                          -Coordination of interior designers, landscape consultants, Engineers,

                             Construction builders and contractors.

                           -Site visits and meetings with Clients & consultants

                           -Provide technical information & advise about Archicad and AutoCAD.

 

1991-2013      Company director, engaging in private projects of residences, commercial and special       buildings, as well as public projects such as urban studies concerning the expansion of settlements and restorations of neoclassical buildings in Thasos Island.

1999-2003      Teacher of free-hand and linear design in the high school of Limenaria, Thasos.

1997- 2002     Participation in archaeological excavations in area of Thasos Island                                                                             (Survey-Restoration-Maintenance).

1997- 1999    Participation in the regeneration and enhancement of archaeological sites in Thasos, working as a special associate on national-contract basis.

1997-1998       Participation in the restoration of Thasos classical theater, Island Thasos.

1996-1997       Coastal areas redevelopment studies, and landscaping, on the island of Thasos.

1983-1986       Scientific associate at Prof. Alexander Christophellis office in Italy.

 

 

Urban Studies                                                                                                                                

                                     George Adrimis, Engineering office

Senior architect, Business associate of the office, dealing with:

  • Planning study in Scala Marion, Thasos.
  • Urban studies for the areas of Drama (1995),

Kallikratia Halkidiki (1994), Limenaria, Thasos (1991).

 

Planning and Construction                                                                                                         

2019-2020                Planning Orthodox Church in Adelaide

                                   Planning extension to existing dwelling, Airport West.

2018-2019                Planning amendments for North-side Food Hall in 39 High Street Preston

2017-2018                Planning plant nursery in Kew East.

2016-2017                Planning 2 storey extension to residence in Surrey Hills

2015-2016                Planning 2 storey apartments in Dromana West

2014-2015                Planning 2 storey residence in Malvern East

2014-2015                Planning 10 apartments building and 4 Units complex in Thornbury Melbourne. 

2013-2014                Planning 7 house typologies and a Golf house for Vanuatu.

2009-2013                Planning private projects in Thessaloniki, Thasos Island and Grevena, Greece.

2008-2009                Planning and construction of stone houses in Alyki, Thasos.

2007-2008                Planning and construction of hotel in Kazaviti, Thasos.

2005                          Restoration study of archaeological sites in Alyki, Thasos.

2003                           Landscape architecture planning for Thasos Town Hall.

1999                           Restoration studies of archaeological sites.

1998                           Restoration study of the traditional building “Palataki” in Limenaria, Thasos.

1989-1991                 Association with Dimitris Oikonomides (Civil Engineer) and

                                    Matthaeus Rigatis (Foreman) in planning and construction projects.

Studies                                                                                                                                 

2015                                Diploma of Project Management   Lonsdale Institute, Melbourne Australia

2014                                Diploma of Business                        Lonsdale Institute, Melbourne Australia

2013                                Certificate IV of Business               Lonsdale Institute, Melbourne Australia

2002                               Certificate “Urban and town planning studies” (category 2), Class C

                                      Certificate “Special Architectural Studies” (category 7), Class C

 

1980-1986                          POLITECNICO di MILANO        DOTTORE in ARCHITETTURA                                          

                                                      LAUREA QUINQUENNALE             INTEGRATED MASTER                                          

                                         Degree in Architecture, from Milan Polytechnic Italy, Architecture Faculty, 

                                         with grade: excellent (100/100) Cum Laud.

Thesis subject: “Athens as a polycentric city”, an urban and planning intervention in Attica, with a corresponding analysis in State        level, and an architectural proposal for the Vironas hill in Athens.

   

    Professors: Alexander Christophellis     Architectural Design

                         Lucio D’Angiolini                   Urban and Regional Planning

Scientific Activity                                                                                                  

 

1995-1997                       Two-year participation in research seminars in collaboration between the polytechnic schools of Milan and Athens.

1985-1986                       Collaboration with Alexander Christophellis in the design and construction of the Greek National Tourism Organization (GNTO) stand in the International Tourism B.I.T in Milan.

1985                                Participation in the architectural competition for the redevelopment of PORTA TICINESE of Milan, headed by the Professor of the Polytechnic of Milan, Alexander Christophellis.

1983-1985                       Participation in the regional-urban study: “Architectural-Urban                              intervention in the city of Athens”.

Foreign Languages                                                                                                

English                            Very good (oral and written skills)

Italian                              Excellent (mother tongue level)                                        

Yugoslavian                    Good (oral and written skills)

Greek                               Mother tongue

Computer Skills                                                                                                     

 

  • AutoCAD
  • ArchiCAD
  • InteliCad
  • Microsoft Office
  • 4m (idea, auto idea)
  • Runet (structural applications)
  • Internet

Social Activity                                                                                                                                

2006-2010       Town councilor of the municipality of Thasos Island

1996-1998       Vice-president of the Prefecture Council of Kavala

1996-1998       Radio station manager of the cultural club of Limenaria, Thasos

1994-1998       Prefecture councilor of Kavala

1994-1996       Member of the urban-regional and cultural committee

1993-1996       Board member of the cultural club of Limenaria, Thasos

1989-1999       Technical adviser, for the Community Council of Limenaria, Thasos

 

Key Skills & Attributes                                                                                                                

  • Driving License
  •  Photography
  •  Art
  •  Music (guitar)
  •  Byzantine music
  •  Windsurfing
  •  Swimming
  •  Trekking

 

 

Social Media                                                                                                                      

 

Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/so...

 

Memberships                                                                                                                                 

 

      Greek Technical Chamber (TEE)

      Member since 19/11/1986

              Architect Engineer 

       Register number:  49540 (AM TEE)


Employment 

Self-Employed - Architectural & Industrial Design: 3D Visualizations, Drawings, Conceptual Design & Consulting, Melbourne, AU, Designer -European Architect

-Conceptual Design
-Drafting services
-Planning concepts

Aug 2017 - current
 

Tasos Sotiriades Architectural Studio, Melbourne, AU, Assistant Architect

-Conceptual Design
-Drafting services
-Planning concepts

May 2015 - current
 

Greek Goverment -Mimistery of Culture- Museum of Thasos, Thásos, GR, Senior Architect

1997- 2002 Participation in archaeological excavations on the island of Thasos Island (Survey-Restoration-Maintenance).
1997- 1999 Participation in the regeneration and enhancement of archaeological sites in Thasos, working as a special associate on nation-contract basis.
1997-1998 Participation in the restoration of Limenas classical theatre, Thasos.

Sep 1997 - Jul 2017
 

My Own Architectural Office, Thásos, GR, Architect

1986-Present day
Freelance architect, with private office practice in Limenaria, Thasos, Greece.
The office has been engaged in private studies of residence, shops and special buildings as well as public studies, such as urban studies concerning the expansion of settlements and also restorations of neoclassical buildings in Thasos Island.

Oct 1986 - Dec 2002
 

Education 

Lonsdale Institute, Melbourne, AU, Doploma of Project Management

May 2014 - May 2015
 

Lonsdale Institute, Melbourne, AU, Diploma of Business

Mar 2013 - Apr 2014
 

Ministry for Urban Development and Environment, Greek Goverment, Certificate

Architecture, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture
Grade: max C class
Certificate “Urban and town planning studies” (category 2), Class C
Certificate “Special Architectural Studies” (category 7), Class C

2005 Restoration study of archaeological sites in Aliki, Thasos.
2003 Landscape architecture planning for Thasos Town Hall.
1998 Restoration studies of archaeological sites.
Restoration study of the traditional building “Palataki” in Limenaria, Thasos.
1996-1997 Coastal redevelopment study for the island of Thasos.
1991-1995 dealing with urban studies for the areas of Drama(1995), Kallikratia, Halkidiki(1994), Limenaria, Thasos(1991).

Jan 2012 - Jan 2012
 

Politecnico di Milano, Milano, IT, Masters, Progetazione Architettonica e Urbana

POLITECNICO DI MILANO, DOTTORE IN ARCHITETTURA, Degree in Architecture from the Polytechnic School of Milan, with grade: excellent (100/100) Cum Laude.
Thesis subject “Athens as a polycentric city”,
an urban and planning intervention in Attica, with a corresponding analysis in State level, and an architectural proposal for the Vironas hill in Athens.
Professors: Alexander Christophellis (architectural design)
Lucio d’Angiolini (urban and regional planning)

Sep 1980 - Apr 1986
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills