A seasoned design architect, I have broad experience in both systems thinking and project management. These combined skills have enabled me to deliver the design of complex projects as Associate Partner and Director of Operations at John Fotiadis Architect PLLC (JFA) in New York. Together with my partner in the firm, I constantly reconciled the goals and priorities of JFA with those of our diverse clients while fostering opportunities for design excellence.
As Rockrose’s go-to architect while at JFA, I designed and executed a variety of specialty projects, including renovations of Landmark buildings, master planning for streetscape and public plaza improvements, and apartments, lobbies, and common spaces throughout their residential portfolio.
Prior to joining JFA, I was senior designer at Costas Kondylis and partners (CKP) in New York where I designed residential, commercial and hospitality projects both in NY and internationally.
I was born and educated in Egypt. Before moving to New York in 2004 I was a lead architect at Hamza Associates, winner of the Agha Khan award for architecture. I have also collaborated with international design firms such as Snøhetta on iconic design projects.
John Fotiadis Architect PLLC, New York, NY, US, Associate Partner | Director of Operations
Design and management of projects as well as overseeing the operations of the firm. Built client relationships through exceptional project management from proposal writing and setting of fee structure to client communications, team leadership and quality control of project deliverables. www.jfa.nyc
Costas Kondylis and Partners, New York, NY, US, Senior Designer Architect
Led a team of designers through the completion of large scale transformational projects in both the US and internationally. Examples include 885 sixth Avenue, 605 West 42nd Street, W South Beach Hotel (Miami), Lusail Waterfront (Qatar).
Marin Nanca Architects, New York, NY, US, Designer Architect
Designed and produced architectural drawing sets from schematic to construction documents on projects like One Avenue B, 161st Street, MEGU restaurant and Roosevelt Public Library.
HAMZA ASSOCIATES, Cairo, EG, Architect
Collaborated with global design firms like Snøhetta and GEM in the design, presentations and construction drawings for national and international projects and architectural competitions like the new Grand Egyptian Museum (Awarded special mention prize out of 2600 participants from 120 countries), Alexandria library, Central Bank of Egypt and Conakry Library in Guinea.
Higher Technological Institute, Cairo, EG, Bachelors, Architectural
