As a qualified and experienced architect and design consultant, I am highly skilled in various areas within the field of architecture and urban design. I received my master's degree in Architecture Construction City from the Politecnico di Torino in 2022, where I developed a strong interest in scientific and empirical approaches to design and urban planning.
Throughout my career, I have gained extensive experience in architectural and concept design, environmental quality control analysis, and graphic design visualization. I have worked on a wide range of projects in both Cyprus and Italy and honed my conceptual design, presentation, and client interaction skills.
I am currently working as an architect and design consultant for construction developers and architectural studios in the Netherlands and Cyprus, where I can utilize my academic experience in a professional capacity. In the future, I am interested in continuing to develop and validate design tools and processes for user-based architectural and product development. I am always looking for new opportunities that challenge me and allow me to work with like-minded colleagues on exciting projects.
LVTS LTD, Nicosia, CY, Architectural Designer
Building design; Concept development; Finalization of architectural and construction drawings ranging from 180 sqm. to 500 sqm. residential buildings; Client presentation; 3D rendering; Completion of governmental paperwork for approval.
In this role, I was responsible for a wide range of tasks, including building design, concept development, and the finalization of architectural and construction drawings for residential buildings ranging in size from 180 square meters to 500 square meters. I also provided clients with presentations of my work and created 3D renderings to help them visualize the finished buildings. Additionally, I was responsible for completing the necessary governmental paperwork for approval of the projects.
A.F. Modinos & S.A. Vrahimis, Nicosia, CY, Junior Architect
BIM Specialist, 3D renderer, Concept development; Extensive project development including infrastructure design, ranging from airport renovation, public urban scale square renovation, large scale resorts; Graphic design booklet; Client marketing strategy for residential projects exceeding 2,000 sqm.
At MV, I was involved in a variety of projects, including infrastructure design for airport renovations, public urban scale square renovations, and large-scale resorts. As a BIM specialist and 3D renderer, I was responsible for creating detailed models and renderings of the proposed designs. I also contributed to the development of a marketing strategy for residential projects exceeding 2,000 square meters and assisted with the design of a graphic design booklet.
Politechnico di Torino, Turin, IT, Student collaborator
As a student collaborator in the Laboratory of Drawing and Surveying, my role was to help build the theoretical and practical foundations of the language of drawing and its application in architecture. Through the use of various techniques, including freehand drawing and digital modeling, I assisted students in developing the skills needed to conceive, interpret, represent, and communicate their ideas effectively. In addition to assisting with teaching, I also prepared course material, supervised students during survey trips, and assisted in exam supervision. By providing this support, I helped to ensure that students were able to make the most of the course and gain valuable knowledge and experience in the field of drawing and surveying in architecture.
A.F. Modinos & S.A. Vrahimis, Nicosia, CY, Architectural intern
Building development; Architectural drawing and scheduling using Revit; On-site architectural survey; Client communication and presentation; 3D rendering, virtual models, and interactive 3D presentations; Assistive management work; Restoration survey and analysis; Preparing official government forms and documents complicit with government codes; Conceptual volumetric design based on microclimatic data.
This internship provided me with valuable hands-on experience in the field of architecture. During my time at the company, I was involved in a range of activities related to building development, including architectural drawing and scheduling using Revit, on-site architectural surveys, and client communication and presentation.
I also gained experience with 3D rendering, virtual models, and interactive 3D presentations, which allowed me to effectively showcase my design work to clients. Additionally, I assisted with management work, restoration surveys and analysis, and the preparation of official government forms and documents in compliance with government codes. I also had the opportunity to work on conceptual volumetric design based on microclimatic data, which allowed me to incorporate environmental factors into my designs. Overall, this internship allowed me to develop my skills and gain experience in the field of architecture.
Luigi Cosenza Studio Architettura, Turin, IT, Architectural Intern
During this training, I gained experience in various aspects of architecture, including architectural survey and graphic rendering using CAD software, design and maintenance of commercial spaces, 3D modeling, and assistance with project management and client presentations. This training provided me with valuable hands-on experience and helped me develop a range of practical skills that are essential for a career in architecture.
Politecnico di Torino, Torino, IT, MArch, Architecture Construction City
As a graduate of the Masters of Architecture Construction City program at Politecnico di Torino, I have received a professional degree with a focus on empirical research, urban design, and architectural design. My graduation in 2022, along with my thesis on emotional design, showcases my expertise in this field and my ability to conduct original research. This degree provides me with a strong foundation for a career in urban design and architectural design, with a focus on the emotional impact of built environments. My thesis, "Emotional design in the creation of Spaces: A study on the Emotional Affect of Visual-Spatial Scale and Geometric Form variations in Built Environments," demonstrates my interest in exploring the relationship between design and emotion.
Politecnico di Torino, Torino, IT, BArch, Architecture
As a graduate of the Bachelor of Architecture program at Politecnico di Torino, I have received a professional education that has prepared me for a successful career in architecture. The program focused on key areas such as design, history, technology, and professional practice, providing me with a well-rounded understanding of the field. This degree has given me a strong foundation in architectural design and urban planning, as well as knowledge of historical building survey and concept development.
FINALIST of Re-Nature Rome Competition, Honorable Mention
If Nature had a chance to live, Rome would be her first stop. From the Roman ruins of the Palatinum to the abandoned unfinished buildings in the suburbs, Rome is a network of urban spontaneous hotspots of greenery and biodiversity. This is what makes Rome unique, and that is a pattern to be followed.
What can be the next spontaneous reclaimed spot of nature in the city? Tackling its biggest connector, the public transportation; its third Metro line under construction since the 1990s, and completion not around the corner.
Beginning from the Fori Imperiali Metro station, all the way to the front door of the Colosseum: an open box of unfinished concrete. What will happen with no intervention? What potential is there for this new, never-used part of Italy’s capital?
We toyed with the idea of the never-ending projects. What if there was no further development, or partially halted construction, what if this concrete box was left alone? Will Nature conquer it? Would it start from a seed of wild grass or a colony of feral cats?
Answering this question is to understand Nature’s motivation. All we can predict is that in the future, it will be rediscovered, as a new, lush, semi-buried jungle in the middle of Rome.
