Architecture

Greek Architecture Student Wins Prize for Chair Design

Greece's higher education institutions are getting recognition for their studies and research abroad. Dimitris Sergentakis, a 5th-year student from the Architectural School of the Polytechnic of Crete, competed with students from 52 countries to win a golden distinction and credit for his design of...

Cyprus' The White Walls by Jean Nouvel Scoops Best Highrise Award [pics]

French studio ateliers Jean Nouvel's The White Walls, in Nicosia, Cyprus -- created to function as office buildings, shops and apartments for Nice Day Developments -- was selected as the best among 132 buildings due to its special characteristics that...

Monumenta: Photograph a Greek Building in Danger; You Could Save it and Win a Prize!

In an effort to create a huge data base of Athenian architectural wonders that are rapidly-disappearing , Monumenta is hosting a photo competition, titled "Greek Buildings in Danger", that runs until October 16. Participants are called to submit photographs...

Athens 'Open House' Εvent to Βe Ηeld on the Weekend of April 16

The "Open House" event will be held in Athens on April 16-17 giving visitors the opportunity to get acquainted with the architectural gems of the city. The event is held for a third consecutive year with the assistance of 450...

Design Delta Architects Constructs First Byzantine-Style Greek Orthodox Monastery

Design Delta Architects (DDA) owned by Greek-Australian Demetrios Stavropoulos has undertaken the task of constructing Australia’s first Byzantine-style Greek Orthodox monastery on Mangrove Mountain near Sydney. Pantanassa Monastery was first established under the initiative of Archbishop Stylianos back in 1976....

Greek Architect Wins Gardening World Cup in Japan

While some people dream of winning the football the basketball world cups, Konstantina Stara claimed the most prestigious award in Japan's gardening realm. Stara won the gold medal in the 2015 Gardening World Cup, a gardening exhibition held in Japan, with her...

Greek Architects Receive Award After Designing a Viable Solution to Combat Homelessness

Three young Greek architects were inspired by the growing issue of homelessness in Greece, and the world, and decided to do something about it. The took part in the international Tiny Home Community Competition. The three architects - Stratis Skopelitis, Maria...

Five Greek Villas You'd Love to Live In

When Greek architects have inspiration, unique houses to cities, islands and villages, even in the middle of nowhere turn into a haven of serenity and luxury. This is what happens when aesthetics align with imagination and the unique Greek landscape…...

The Greek Who Reinvented the Hammock

Anthony John Logothetis, a young Greek architect who studied architecture and entrepreneurial management in London has recently been the recipient of international awards and accolades for his unique furniture designs. After working with renowned architect Lord Norman Foster on major projects,...

Award for Greek-Australian Architectural Company

Greek-Australian company Structural Challenge, from the University of Monash in Melbourne, has been named best architectural company of the year in Victoria and Tasmania by the Australian Institute of Steel Construction. The company was awarded for a pioneering steel construction, not...