It transforms, relieves, protects, incorporates and hides. It preserves. It definitely urges, reveals and charms.
I studied architecture in the University Fridericiana of Karlsruhe in Germany. I had the opportunity to study for seven years next to exceptional architects who left their mark at that time on the architectural scene such as professor Fritz Haller, creator of the “mini” and “maxi” modular system for large installations like halls, down to small ones like the USM furniture system, professor Ottokar Uhl, a pioneer in participatory architecture, as well as other distinguished professors in history, arts and technical subjects with a strong personality and presence in their field.Undergraduate experience 1980-1986
- Collaboration with the Architectural Office of Professor R. Lederbogen in Karlsruhe, Germany.
- Collaboration with the Architectural Office Rossmann + Partner in Karlsruhe, Germany.
Professional career since 1986
1986 - 1992 Associate of the office "Thymio Papayannis & Associates" on the following projects:
- University Hospital of Ioannina, Epirus. Architectural design, landscaping and complete design of building signage.
771-beds University hospital, with very modern equipment and teaching facilities to serve the Medical School of the Ioannina University, Εpirus, Northwestern Greece.
The Firm Thymio Papayannis and Associates INC drew all the studies (architectural, structural, electromechanical, interior design, landscaping of the surrounding area, signs) and supported the contractor during the project.
Advisors: Prof. Nedeljkov-Berlin, Rossmann & Partners-Karlsruhe, Owen and Associates, London).
The construction was completed in 1989.
Project budget : 5,5 billion drachmas (1982).
- University Hospital of Heraklion, Crete. Architectural design, landscaping and complete design of building signage.
637-beds University hospital, with very modern equipment and teaching facilities to serve the Medical School of the University of Crete.
The Firm Thymio Papayannis and Associates INC drew all the studies (architectural, structural, electromechanical, interior design, landscaping of the surrounding area, signs) and supported the contractor during the project.
Advisors: Prof. Nedeljkov-Berlin, Rossmann & Partners-Karlsruhe, Owen and Associates-London.
The construction was completed in 1989.
Project budget : 5 billion drachmas (1982).
In September 1999, the Firm was assigned the full study (architectural, structural and electromechanical) of adding a 4th floor on the existing building of clinics of the University Hospital.
Project budget: 1 billion drachmas.
- Redevelopment of the Rex Theatre, Athens. Architectural design.
Rex Theatre / Sikiaridio Building, Athens.
Restoration-Alterations
Client: Ministry of Culture 1990-1992
Contractor: Thymio Papayannis and Associates INC.
Complete design for the restoration of the Rex Theater on Panepistimiou Street in Athens after its destruction by fire.
Participation as an associate of the Thymio Papayannis and Associates office for the assessment of the damage after the fire, the documentation of the historic building and the study.
Complete architectural design.
Constructed 1990 - 1992.
- Study for the extension of the American School of Archaeology, Athens. Architectural design.
- Commercial Bank Offices, Athens. Preliminary design.
- Headquarters of Nationale Nederlanden, Athens. Architectural design and supervision.
Client : Nationale Nederlanden NV,
Contractor: Thymio Papayannis and Associates INC
Complete design and supervision of the construction of the NN headquarters in Athens as an associate of the Thymio Papayannis and Associates office 1988-1991.
Design of a comletelly modern office building of 10.000m2 with advanced systems of electromechanical installations, computerization and pre-tensioned anchor walls, first time used in Greece after the construction of the Athens Concert Hall.
Exclusive design and supervision of the main entrance hall.
The construction of the building was completed in 1991.
- Restoration of the Vallianeios School of Lixouri, Kefalonia. Architectural design.
Developer: Ministry of National Education and Religion, 1989-1995
Contractor: Thymio Papayannis and Associates INC
Restoration of listed building unit and extension new building for the creation of a Centre for Technological Research and Technological Applications for Control and Environmental Protection, municipal indoor sports hall (300 seats) and congress centre in a total area of 27.000m2.
Architectural, structural, electrical and mechanical studies and design for the surrounding areas for the existing listed building complex as well as the new buildings were completed in June 1994.
Project budjet: 2,5 billion drachmas.
- Model - Branch for City Bank, Athens. Iinterior design.
Since 1998 Associate of the Technical University of Athens (Production Organization Laboratory) among other projects:
- European Commission's COBER programme for the development of renewable energy sources from cotton biomass.
- Reorganisation of the Laboratory of Production Organisation. Spatial Planning.
- Participation in the study of the "Global Impact of the Olympic Games" - OGGI (Olympic Games Global Impact).
- Participation in the "Special Environmental Study of the area of Toplou Monastery", Cape Sidero, Crete.
- Participation in "Spatial reorganization of warehouses".
Since 1992 Personal architectural & design studies and supervisions:
- Development of the corporate identity study of "KAPPA" Exchanges.
- Restoration of a traditional house in Ermioni, Argolis. Peliminary design.
- Interior design and custom furniture design of a residence in Theseion, Athens.
- Preliminary design and landscaping of a duplex house in Penteli, Attica.
- Design of residential extension and landscaping in N. Erythraia, Attica.
- Preliminary study and organisation study of a “new village of flexible social use in Kastri, Kynouria”, Peloponnese.
- Study for a guest house in Kastri, Kynouria, Peloponnese.
- Design and supervision of a residence in Glyfada, Attica. Interiors and landscaping.
- Reorganization and renovation of the offices of the company KÄRCHER, Athens.
- Country house in Porto Heli, Argolis. Complete design of the house and the landscaping, supervision and construction.
The house is build on a 4.180m2 plot with an unlimited view of the sea. It is organized around a patio dominated by a hudge pine tree. The layout of the plan offers to every movement inside the house its continuity to the outside, so that contact with the environment is never lost, while the visual axes are clear and characterize the sense of calm, safety and balance of the space.
Main goals of the design were:
- integration into the morphology of the terrain and the local flora
- passive bioclimatic design
- creation of a variety of outdoor spaces
- ensuring privacy
- flexibility of use
- easy maintenance
- high aesthetics
- low profile exterior, special interior
- integration of everyday life in nature
Since 2018 the house is also used as an art residency with the name 'Ark of Ark".
- Redevelopment, renovation and landscaping of a detached house in Papagos, Attica. Design and supervision.
- Double house in Pikermi, Attica. Complete design and supervision.
Architectural design and landscaping for a double house complex in the settlement of Dioni in Pikermi, Attica. The two residences can be used as two independent or as one large residence. They are located on a plot of 1000m2 overlooking the port of Rafina and the Evian Gulf.
Main features of their design:
- integration into the morphology of the terrain
- ensuring the view
- ensuring privacy
- flexibility of use and functionality
- variety of outdoor spaces
- creation of spaces with uniqueness
- economy and sustainability
- Design for the reconstruction of a villa in Porto Heli, Argolis
Design for the redevelopment of all indoor and outdoor spaces of a villa located on a 12000m2 plot on the highest spot of the Ververonda hill in Porto Heli, Argolis.
The redevelopment proposal was based on the following criteria:
- Communication with the environment.
- Functionality, flexibility and creation of unique spaces and the possibility of changing their use or separating them resulting from changes in family size or habits.
- Selection of materials based on functional, aesthetic and psychological criteria.
- Determination of the cost including aesthetic, functional and psychological value as well as sustainability.
- Preliminary design for a small house on the beach, Aigina.
Preliminary design for a small house on the beach in Vaia, Aigina in collaboration with the architect Katerina Tatsiopoulou. (2021)
This small holiday home of 65m2 was designed under restrictive conditions in terms of size and boundaries and with the aim of enjoying a stay by the sea all year round and covering basic needs.
Sustainability, full integration into the environment and aesthetics were the main criteria in the design.
- Design for a Villa with patio in Porto Heli, Argolis.
Complete architectural and mechanical design, organization planning and landscaping for a bioclimatic villa located on the hill of Ververonda in Porto Heli, Argolis on a 5800m2 plot. (2020-2021)
The design was made in collaboration with the architect Katerina Tatsiopoulou.
Main features of the design:
- harmonization with the environment
- human scale
- bioclimatic design and sun protection
- creating intermediate, protected spaces
- functionality
- reduction of losses and energy saving
- inner courtyard (atrium)
- variety of outdoor spaces
- transparency and floating movement between outside and inside
- local materials
- harmony
- Design for a residence in Vourgareli, Epirus
Residence in Vourgareli, Epirus 2023-2025
The residence was designed to serve the needs of a family and at the same time meet the requirements of tourist accommodation. The main concern was flexible design and the possibility of functioning as two separate residences. Also, integration into the environment and respect for the proximity of a traditional monument.
The design features include the preservation of local typology in terms of volume and materials, and openness to the environment, especially the view of the mountain panorama.
Since 1992 Consultant & partner of "Synergy SA" - Technical Studies in the following studies/projects:
- Land use study for the industry “Domus AE”.
- Study of the organization of technical plans of the industry “Technolin SA”.
- Spatial planning study for the industry “Papoutsanis SA”.
- Logistics study for the “International Clothing Industry SA”.
- Reorganization and renovation of the offices of the industry "MONOTEZ/MONOFLEX SA", Attica.
2000-2008 Associate of the Architectural Office "Yannis Baibas & Co"
- Design of the building of the Piraeus police headquarters.
Police Headquarters Piraeus
A multi-purpose centre that houses the Piraeus Police Department's public service offices, the administration, the all-day support facilities for the police officers such as the preliminary school, the restaurant, the dormitory and the training department, underground parking and the detention and prisons department. The building was designed as a bioclimatic building.
Design and organization plan as an associate of the architect Yannis Baibas in the “Yannis Baibas & Co” office in Athens. (2007).
- Design of the building of the police headquarters of Heraklion, Crete.
The multi-purpose Police Department of Heraklion, Crete.
The building was designed as a bioclimatic multi-purpose centre with administration department, department of public services and all-day support facilities for the police officers and the personnel.
Design and organization plan as an associate of the architect Yannis Baibas in the “Yannis Baibas & Co” office in Athens.
- Design of the Golf & Spa Resort in the Arab state of Oman.
Concept Planning and Architectural Design of Sustainable Resort Complex comprising of hotels, real estate, golf, spa and commercial centre in Sultanate of Oman.
1st prize in International Competition 2007.
Project management: PKF The Consulting House/MESA (Middle East Strategy Advisors)
Planning-Architectural-Mechanical Design and Landscaping: Thymio Papayannis and Associates INC.
Spa and Thalassotherapy Facilities of the Golf Resort in Oman, Architectural Design and Landscaping: Yannis Baibas.
The proposed development of 260.00m2 is a low density mixed use tourism oriented development.
The architectural team has been selected both for their design ideas but also for their integrated planning approach taking into account all aspects of sustainable development.
Design for the Spa and Thalassotherapy facilities and the landscape Architecture Design as an associate of Yannis Baibas office.
- Design of a Hotel of furnished traditional accommodation in the settlement of Kryovrisi in the Municipality of Voies, Peloponnese.
- Preliminary design of the Cultural Centre of Glyfada, Attica.
Cultural Centre of the Municipality of Glyfada.
Architectural design for the cultural center of the municipality of Glyfada as a bioclimatic building with primary concern for the respect of the local residential environment.
Preliminary design as an associate of the architect Yannis Baibas in the Yannis Baibas office in Athens. (2007-2008).
2012-2013 originator of the artistic workshop "KunstErleben" within the Sports &Cultural Association of the German School of Athens.
- The art workshop "KunstErleben" was organized to meet the needs of a comprehensive cultivation of children and adolescents, to give them joy and self-confidence and to open doors to the world that the program of basic education and the average organization of their social life cannot.
The artistic workshop "KunstErleben" in DSA (German School of Athens).
The chilren came into contact with
It operated successfully for one year (2011-2012) as part of the activities of the Cultural and Sports Association of the German School of Athens.
The children came into contact with a variety of materials, tools and types of art. They learned to collaborate, experiment with different materials and methods and respect. They had a great interest on the history of art.
Unfortunately the financial crisis negatively effected the participation, so that it came to an end after a year.
2012-2013 on the concept of “KunstErleben”, manager of the private “Art Experience Workshop” for children and teenagers in Athens
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The Art Experience Workshop, "KunstErleben" at a private level.
The art workshop "KunstErleben" continued for another year on a private level as the enthusiasm of the children was great.
In this private workshop, as there was no longer the commitment of school hours, lessons could be organized more flexibly to accommodate all children, especially the high school students who had very heavy school schedules. Οutdoor lessons, excursions and nature observation were also made possible, which sparked the children's joy and interest.
It operated during the 2013-2014 school year. Unfortunately the financial crisis had affected all families to such an extent that it was impossible to organize the workshop for a second year.
2018 Creation of the artistic and cultural residency "Ark of Art" in Porto Heli, Argolis
Ark of Art
Artistic and cultural field of activity.
The residency aims at an international public interested in art and culture-residency local and what it has to offer.
The type of organisation is a short term rental accommodation for private or shared space.
The house is located on the hill of Ververonda on a 4180m2 plot with an unlimited view of the sea. It is used as an art & culture residency as well as a holiday house for relaxing and being inspired.
Ark of Art aims to bring people closer to a specific object, to offer additional knowledge as well as the acquaintance with people of common interests.
It offers unique spaces with positive aura and the opportunity to work and be inspired in tranquility nearby nature.
















































































































































































