I am a licensed architect with over 13 years of experience.
I have taken part in a wide spectrum of projects including public buildings / museums / libraries / hospitals / corporate buildings / competitions / hotels / housing units / branding / retail stores / restaurants & bars..
Furthermore, I am a professional software trainer of AutoCAD, 3dsMAX, Photoshop and Illustrator.
Cad Studies Training Center, Thessaloníki, GR, Design software trainer
Cad Studies is one of the first software training centers in Thessaloniki, specialized in design software.
It is ran by Cad Architects and is established as one of the top in Greece.
· Taught AutoCAD (2d & 3d), 3dsMAX, Vray, Photoshop and Illustrator to architects and civil engineers
(students and professionals) to professional working level.
· Proposed, set up and taught the curriculum for the “Post processing seminar”, teaching
essential techniques specifically for architectural presentations, derived from own experience.
Cad Architects - George Tsopanoglou & Associates, Thessaloníki, GR, Senior Architect
Cad Architects is an architecture firm based in Thessaloniki, Greece, founded & managed by architect George Tsopanoglou.
Apart from its own impressive track record, it remains the go-to firm for design support and presentation projects for many large local & international architecture firms.
· Started as paid intern & developed into senior architect.
· Constantly honoured tight and demanding deadlines.
· Took initiative in problem solving and proposed ways to expedite project flow.
· Steadily achieved lower than expected construction costs.
· Showed excellent client communication skills that resulted in long lasting professional relationships.
· Fulfilled projects in Greece as well as internationally (Bulgaria, Macedonia, Germany, Quatar, Australia).
· Successfully trained and mentored newer team members to achieve seamless team assimilation.
Main roles included:
· Original concept proposals
· Full range architectural drawings
· MEP & HVAC drawings
· Project budget planning & cost analysis
· 3d modeling
· Architectural visualizations (static & animated)
· Physical model manufacturing (handbuilt & 3d printed)
· Public competition presentations resulting in winning entries
Self Employed Architect, Kastoriá, GR, Freelance architect
· Reuse design for converting a microbiological lab into an apartment in Athens, GR.
· Wine bistrot design in Maniaki, GR.
· Remodelling consulting for an apartment in Chloe, Kastoria, GR.
· Interior design of a traditional house, Kastoria, GR.
· Competition entries: Ten Images for Ithaka (Shortlisted entry), Premio Vico Magistretti, Dromeas Furniture Design Competitions.
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Department of Architecture, Thessaloníki, GR, MArch, Architecture
Architectural Design Thesis Project: “Industrial Design Space”.
· In 2006 the project entered Fondazione Romualdo del Bianco’s III Florence International Expo of the Best Diploma Projects : Architecture, Environment & Territory and Design / Heritage in Evolution : From the Past to the Future, Preserving Each Own Identity.
· 8th position in the Top Eleven : the most visited Best Diploma Projects of 2006.
Theoretical Architectural Thesis Project: “Habitation: Architectural and Mental Representation”.
Top Eleven : the most visited Best Diploma Projects year 2006, Award
Part of III Florence International Expo of the Best Diploma Projects : Architecture, Environment & Territory and Design / Heritage in Evolution : From the Past to the Future, Preserving Each Own Identity.
Ten Images for Ithaka 2006, Other
Shortlisted entry for the 2006 Ten Images for Ithaka Graphic Design Competition. Theme: The Future.
