Archisearch Talks Vassilios Bartzokas

Today our guest is artist and designer Thanos Zakopoulos based in Milano, Italy.

Thanos Zakopoulos is a creator of varied forms and contexts. An artist, a designer and a photographer amongst other things, he likes to bring together different disciplines and situations creating projects which balance between contemporary art and design. He has presented and participated in many exhibitions around the world and has given lectures

in various occasions in Europe and China.

With artist and designer Katia Meneghini, Thanos has created CTRLZAK, a hybrid studio that integrates diverse disciplines and forms of expressions. the studio’s creations are based on extensive research into humanity’s cultural history and the natural world in order to create a meaningful future. Due to its’ interdisciplinary approach CTRLZAK specializes in art direction while creating artworks, objects and spaces but above all points of reflection whereform follows meaning. Through the use of semiotic tools within the creative process the studio conceives projects and orchestrates situations that surpass common aesthetic values operating on a deeper cognitive level, aspiring to make people consider their actions and the planet that we live in.

Thanos was a speaker at ESO event in 2022 in Athens, Greece organized by Vasilis.

Today our guest is John Veikos architect an architecture practice based in Athens, Greece.

John Veikos is an architect. Educated at Cooper Union, Pratt and Cornell, John is the founder and director of Praxis Design Delivery, providing consulting to complex design projects, fabrication and façade designs, and a special projects director at Mossessian Architecture in London, UK, where John worked in projects in Shanghai, London, Doha and the UK among others. Also worked as Technical Coordinator for Raimund Abraham among other projects the Austrian Cultural Forum in New York, which is one of my favorite buildings.

John has spent his career providing design and technical expertise in award winning architectural projects, and has associated his career with leading architects such as Aldo Rossi, I.M. Pei and others.

Welcome to the new episode of GREEN TALKS. The Podcast series  powered by ECOWEEK and hosted by ARCHISEACH.gr. In this series we interview leading Architecture and Design experts who  share their experience and how they connect between Design,  Sustainability and Innovation. Today our guest is Maria Kaltsa of ARCNEST an architecture practice based  in Athens, Greece. Maria Kaltsa is an architect. Graduated in 1984 from the post graduate  master’s degree program in Architecture from YALE University, and in  1981 from the bachelor of Architecture program of COOPER UNION in New  York. Maria established her first office with partners architects James  Panagos and Vassilis Papandreou in 2009, and later established ARC NEST  in 2017. Between 2016 and 2019 Maria was appointed by the Mayor of the  City of Athens as his Adviser for Urban Design, and was engaged in several  Municipal projects – which we will talk about. Maria has received several  awards and distinctions. In her work she combines the practice of  architecture, urban planning, research and experimentation. 

Welcome to the new episode of GREEN TALKS. The Podcast series  powered by ECOWEEK and hosted by ARCHISEACH.gr. In this series we interview leading Architecture and Design experts who  share their experience and how they connect between Design,  Sustainability and Innovation.Today our guest is Maria Papafigou of OOAK an architecture practice  based in Stockholm, Sweden and Athens, Greece.

Maria Papafigou is an architect who for many years has shared her time  between Athens and Stockholm where she until recently also taught architecture at the KTH. Maria studied architecture in Sweden, Spain and  Greece. OOAK architects was founded in 2013 and is today run by Maria  Papafigou and Johan Annerhed, who previously ran the Athens-based  studio paan architects. Small in size, the office works with projects of  different scales in a broad variety of environments around the globe,  sensitively approaching each project in the context of its own conditions  and needs. Maria was a speaker at ESO event in February 2020 in Athens, Greece  organized by Vasilis.

Today our guests are Ivi Diamantopoulou and Jaffer Kolb of New Affiliates an architecture practice working between Athens and New York. Ivi Diamantopoulou is a graduate of Princeton University, where she was awarded the Suzanne Kolarik Underwood Prize for excellence in design and the Stanley J. Seeger fellowship; and a Diploma with honors graduate of Architecture and Engineering from the University of Patras, Greece. She is a registered architect in NY and Greece, with over a decade of experience in design and built work. Ivi frequently teaches design, history and theory of architecture, among others at Columbia and Syracuse Universities.

Jaffer Kolb is a graduate of Princeton University, with a Master of Urban Planning from the London School of Economics, and a Bachelor of Arts in Film Studies from Wesleyan University. Jaffer worked on the 13th Architecture Biennale of Venice under David Chipperfield and was the US editor for the Architectural Review. Jafer teaches at Yale School of Architecture and Columbia GSAPP. Ivi and Jaffer joined us as speakers at the ESO Conference in June in Athens, Greece organized by Vasilis.

Nikos has risen to the top of his industry as a creative director and educator. His editorials have appeared in ArchDaily, Dezeen and 3D World Magazine. In addition, Nikos has been the main archviz instructor for some of the world’s top architects, designers and visualisation studios, including Foster + Partners, Make Architects, Perkins & Will, Kilograph, Pureblink and more. His unique cinematic approach to lighting is shared in the CG community globally through masterclasses, workshops and live events.

We talk about the launching of 3D MEETUP ATHENS. 



ABOUT 3D  ATHENS.

Following the success of 3D London  and 3D New York, the Design Ambassador team and Creative Lighting are joining forces to bring the same networking philosophy to Athens.These monthly meetups aim to bring together professionals from various creative industries, like architects, interior designers and visualizers, to discuss ideas, projects and new developments in a friendly and relaxed environment. In addition, the most inspiring artists and industry leaders internationally will share their experiences and knowledge while analyzing their work to help you improve your skills and unlock your creativity. Also, through the Archisearch jobs portal, you will have an opportunity to find your dream job and your ideal candidate. Join the first-ever 3D Athens meetup on November 2nd at Metaphor Athens at 19:00.

A community event curated by the Design Ambassador Creative Lighting  Presenter-Moderator - Nikos Nikolopoulos Founder Creative Lighting
Speakers:


19:30-20:00 Nikos Nikolopoulos Founder Creative Lighting (Host & Keynote Speaker)
20:00-20:30 Christina Papalexandri Architect - Principal of PILA Studio (Keynote Speaker & In Conversation with Nikos Nikolopoulos)
20:30-21:00 Katia Kolovea Lighting Designer ( www.katiakolovea.com )

21:00-23:30 NETWORKING & DRINKS
(Free Access for the event - You pay for your own drinks at the bar. Minimum consumption 1 drink from the bar)

REGISTER FOR ACCESS: https://www.eventora.com/el/Events/3d-meetup-athens

These monthly meetups are organized by ARCHISEARCH.gr the leading greek online magazine for  architecture & design and produced and curated by the Design Ambassador.

(Free access / You get and pay for your own drinks from the bar)

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