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Cyprus

Fit out Project of offices, staff break room and training room in Larnaca Airport. Design, produce the tender documents and manage the bidding process. Oversee the construction process, ensuring adherence to the project schedule. Conduct weekly meetings with the contractor and relevant stakeholders to address any issues and monitor progress. Resolve technical matters promptly and ensure that the project is executed according to the plan. Enforce compliance with the health and safety plan… Show more Fit out Project of offices, staff break room and training room in Larnaca Airport. Design, produce the tender documents and manage the bidding process. Oversee the construction process, ensuring adherence to the project schedule. Conduct weekly meetings with the contractor and relevant stakeholders to address any issues and monitor progress. Resolve technical matters promptly and ensure that the project is executed according to the plan. Enforce compliance with the health and safety plan, and ensure the project is completed on time and within budget while maintaining high-quality standards.Refurbishment of a shop within Larnaca Airport.Develop an innovative and functional design for the retail space within Larnaca Airport, ensuring it aligns with the airport's aesthetics and operational requirements. Produce detailed technical drawings. Carefully select high-quality materials that meet aesthetic, safety and durability standards, Oversee the procurement process to ensure timely acquisition of all necessary materials and equipment. Supervise the construction phase to ensure that the project is executed according to the design specifications, maintaining high standards of workmanship within a very limited project timeframeConsulting architectural services in refurbishing projects within Larnaca airport. Show less

Nicosia, Cyprus

Abu Dhabi

Freelance work involving residential projects in Cyprus, the UK, Portugal.Designed inspired residential projects always following the principles of bioclimatic architecture and creating gracious spaces that embrace the natural light and relate to their surroundings.

Abu Dhabi

Site based role on behalf of the owner for a 25 stories mixed use building.Took control of the day to day architectural site activities responding to contractor submittals, RFIs, TCRs and performing regular site visits and mock up inspections.Established a very good collaboration with the contractor making work run smoothly. Resolving technical issues and making sure that original architectural design and contract is honored.Participating in weekly meetings about the… Show more Site based role on behalf of the owner for a 25 stories mixed use building.Took control of the day to day architectural site activities responding to contractor submittals, RFIs, TCRs and performing regular site visits and mock up inspections.Established a very good collaboration with the contractor making work run smoothly. Resolving technical issues and making sure that original architectural design and contract is honored.Participating in weekly meetings about the project progress and suggesting solutions concerning processes and technical matters.Followed changes in industry trends and changing styles successfully, managing client needs about materials selection and final design decisions.Negotiating with suppliers and subcontractors about the quality of materials and the implementation of the best technical solution.Successfully managing a team of engineers with varying work schedules and skill sets achieving consistent quality and client satisfaction Show less

Khalidiya, Abu Dhabi

Successfully delivered a wide range of projects such as large-scale villas, offices buildings, master plans, mixed-use buildings and mosques, designing and managing concept design to tender documents.Hired due to the need of an experienced Architect to manage the concept design load of the company, I was hands on the design process delivering buildings of approximate worth of $55.000.000 and master plans of 130.000 m2Developed excellent communication with the clients and… Show more Successfully delivered a wide range of projects such as large-scale villas, offices buildings, master plans, mixed-use buildings and mosques, designing and managing concept design to tender documents.Hired due to the need of an experienced Architect to manage the concept design load of the company, I was hands on the design process delivering buildings of approximate worth of $55.000.000 and master plans of 130.000 m2Developed excellent communication with the clients and directed meetings and presentations.Directly managed a team of 5, being responsible for coordination, guidance and coaching of more junior team members.Continuous improvement of the quality of the company processes and procedures, saving time and money and improving overall company performance.Championed external and on the job training opportunities for staff. Coordinated multi-disciplinary teams and effectively managed project communications with consultants, sub-contractors and clients and kept meticulous project documentation.Managed interface with UAE authorities for project submissions and problem resolution towards project approval.Attended site visits, as needed. Show less

Engomi, Nicosia

Freelance work, working on residential and retail projects in an extensive area of Cyprus. Identifying a need of the buildings to be certified on their energy performance and because of my personal interest I got certified as Qualified Expert for Energy Performance Certification of residential buildings (MCIT, Cyprus).Worked with clients from concept design to submission of projects to the authorities.Collaborated with other consultant engineers and liaise with… Show more Freelance work, working on residential and retail projects in an extensive area of Cyprus. Identifying a need of the buildings to be certified on their energy performance and because of my personal interest I got certified as Qualified Expert for Energy Performance Certification of residential buildings (MCIT, Cyprus).Worked with clients from concept design to submission of projects to the authorities.Collaborated with other consultant engineers and liaise with authorities to issue building permit approvals.Developed and maintained a client network during a financially unstable environment. Created innovative designs for projects such as new villas, expansion or restoration of listed houses in restricted permit areas of Nicosia and F&B shops. Show less

Strovolos, Nicosia

Successfully designed high-end villas and apartment buildings from concept design stage to permit plans and tender documents.Collaborated efficiently with the relevant consultants during the design development stage ensuring that the design will meet their requirements.Supervised construction of villas ensuring that the design was implemented successfully resolving relevant problems during the process.

Athens

Environmental Consultant looking at large-scale development Energy Impact Assessments, as part of Foreign Direct Investment proposals in Greece.In-depth knowledge of the European and Greek regulatory frameworks related to large-scale developments, dispensation of environmental impact and approval processes.

Kolonaki, Athens

Created and managed a design studio working with other consultants and engineers as required, on residential projects and retail and industrial projects.Managed the creative and business lifecycle from beginning to end. Extensive business development knowledge with full ownership of client relationshipsNegotiated and secured subcontractor tenders as required.Developed an interest in bio-climatic architecture and implemented its principles in my projects.

Athens,Greece

Master, Architecture

Bioclimatic Architecture

Activities and Societies: Ongoing education: seminars and study

Project Management