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George Kontaroudis

George Kontaroudis

Brooklyn, NY, US

 

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About 

I am a UK educated Architect from Greece. I graduated from the Bartlett, UCL in 2004 and ever since have been working in Greece.


Before arriving in New York, I ran a small architecture firm in Athens, Greece, where I worked on a variety of projects, one urban design scheme, a few private residences and housing complexes, an office building and several interior design projects. Prior to that, I worked for bigger firms in Greece, including Kyriakides and Associates and Synergon Construction, on projects such as apartment buildings, office buildings and a hotel.


While running my own firm, I was involved in every aspect of the design process as well as managing the business side of the office.  I was responsible for finding the client, negotiating the deal and creating the design proposal.  I oversaw the creation of the working and detailed drawings, managed the office team ranging from two to five people, and supervised the construction sites.  
Here in New York, I hope to work with a firm that encourages me to be creative and take initiative. I am a good team player, and can also lead a group effectively.


I am skilled in Autodesk AutoCAD, 3D Studio, Vray renderer, and Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop, Lightroom, Illustrator, In-Design, Dreamweaver, Premiere.  I am always curious about new software and tend to learn new programs easily.  I paint and take photographs, both of which help stimulate my creativity and overlap with my design skills. I am fluent in Greek (native) and English; moderate in Spanish and a beginner in Arabic.

Elsewhere:

Employment 

D46 Architects & Investment Consultants, Athens, GR, Architect - Founder

Worked in a series of housing, commercial buildings and competitions.
As the founder of the firm my responsibility was to find the client, prepare the tender documents, lead the design, coordinate the design team, supervise the construction.

Mar 2007 - Oct 2012
 

DOXIADIS ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL, Amman, JO, Architect - Urban designer

Urban planner for the “Eastern Corridor Area Development Plan” in Jordan, for the future development of the eastern part of the Capital city of Amman. Field analysis for boundary definition, locally stationed for production of both preliminary and detailed design plans. Environmental assessment of current conditions as well as future proposed development. Plot design and regulations for all the residential neighbourhoods and community facilities.

Feb 2009 - Nov 2009
 

COMMERCIAL BANK OF GREECE, Athens, GR, Property Valuator

Building valuator as an external associate of the Commercial Bank of Greece (Emporiki Bank).

Feb 2006 - Jul 2009
 

SYNERGON CONSTRUCTIONS, Athens, GR, Architect

Worked as a design architect for construction company Synergon SA

Feb 2006 - Jul 2007
 

KYRIAKIDIS AND ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS, Athens, GR, Architectural trainee

Worked for the architectural firm of KYRIAKOS KYRIAKIDES and Associates, as a junior Architect; was actively involved in various architectural projects.

Jun 2001 - Sep 2002
 

STELIOS AGIOSTRANTITIS AND PARTNERS, Athens, GR, Architectural trainee

Jun 1999 - Aug 1999
 

Education 

University College London (UCL), London, GB, BArch, Postgraduate Diploma

Sep 2002 - Jun 2004
 

University of Lincoln, UK, Hull, GB, BA(Hons)

Sep 1998 - Jun 2001
 

Awards 

Dromeas office furniture, Greece, Honorable Mention

4th International office and house furniture industrial design competition.

2009
 

Eric Lyons Memorial Fund, UK, 2nd Place

Sustainable development and innovative building construction student competition

2001
 

Areas of Specialization 

Skills 



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