Experience

TTZ Group
• United Arab Emirates
• Architecture and Planning
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Partner

  • Dec 2020 - Present


SALFO & ASSOCIATES SA.

• Greece
• Civil Engineering
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Head of Architecture

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2020

  I joined the company with the incredible, yet challenging, task of starting and establishing an Architecture Department in the Middle East. Three years later, I am leading a team of 25 talented architects, engineers and interior designers, handling a wide range of projects. By focusing on creating concepts and designs of the highest quality, we elevated the company's Architectural & Master planning Portfolio, thus opening new opportunities for expansion. Through meticulous documentation of design time and cost, I can provide educated estimates, competitive bidding and thus ensure the team's profitability. Projects include: - The Royal Atlantis Resort and Residences, Level 22 and Beach Bar - Greek Pavilion, Expo 2020, Dubai - Australian Pavilion, Expo 2020, Dubai - Al Hudayriat Island Camping Facilities, Abu Dhabi - Al Hudayriat Island Sports Village, Abu Dhabi - Masdar City Central Park - Al Salamah Hotel, Riyadh, KSA - Al Hudayriat Island Masterplan, Beach, Buildings and Sports Facilities Design, Abu Dhabi - Portofino Family Hotel, THOE - a 450 key- 5-star hotel - Cote d' Azur Hotel, THOE - a 950 key - 5-star hotel - Ikaria Hotel, THOE, a 200 key, 5-star hotel - Al Ain Zoo Headquarters Building - other high-end hospitality projects - hospitality Interiors - high-end developments' masterplans Show less



TAHPI - Total Alliance Health Partners International

• Head of Design for King Abdullah Medical City

  • Oct 2014 - Jul 2016

  I led a talented and very experienced team, responsible for creating the Master Plan, Concept and Schematic Design of a large Medical City of 510 buildings, on a 1,000,000m2 site in Bahrain. The design scope included the complete architecture, health-planning and interior design of the Main Hospital (600 beds) and the Administration Building that amounted to an area of 170,000m2. I led a talented and very experienced team, responsible for creating the Master Plan, Concept and Schematic Design of a large Medical City of 510 buildings, on a 1,000,000m2 site in Bahrain. The design scope included the complete architecture, health-planning and interior design of the Main Hospital (600 beds) and the Administration Building that amounted to an area of 170,000m2.



Zannettos Architects

• Design Director

  • Sep 2007 - Oct 2014

  I led various design teams from concept to project implementation for many projects, always ensuring the highest design quality, while managing the project budget. As a Design Director I had the great opportunity to directly deal with clients, understand their goals and help them enhance and broaden their visions.I was the Head Designer and Team Leader for many projects that the firm designed and supervised such as:• Pallourokambos Park Design Competition, Latsia Municipality, Nicosia, Cyprus, 2013 • PASYDY Old People’s Home, Nicosia, Cyprus, 2013, €4,800,000. (client, Republic of Cyprus) • Athineon Private Hospital, Dromolaxia, Cyprus, 2010-paused, €22.500.000• Oncology Centre, Limassol General Hospital, 2009, Limassol, Cyprus €22.500.000 • Isis Maternity, Obstetrics and Gynecological Clinic, Nicosia, Cyprus, 2,008 €3,000,000. (private) • Park for the Senses, Lakatamia Municipality, Nicosia, Cyprus, 2008. - A park design proposal for kids with special abilities, estimated €3,500,000. I was directly involved with running the studio, in terms of operations’ strategy and financial management. I helped improve the utilization rates of the firm by keeping constant track of operating costs, profit-to-earning ratios and efficient project management.I proved successful in redefining the company’s image in the market and brought in new projects by marketing the work correctly through personal relations and social technology. Show less

• Senior Architect

  • Aug 2000 - Aug 2007

  I worked from the position of a Designer Architect for various projects such as:• New Famagusta General Hospital, Dherynia, Cyprus, 2005, €25,000,000 (client,Republic of Cyprus) - On-site Architect for initial phases of construction.• CHAPO Office Building • Theodotou Office Tower • Faculty of Engineering Building Facilities Design Competition for the University of Cyprus Campus, in collaboration with HDR. • Eleftherias Square Design Competition • Ministry of Defense Design Competition – 3rd Prize• New Cyprus National Theatre Design Competition • Cyprus Cultural Centre Design Competition, in collaboration with DW5, Bernard Khouri Show less



University of Cyprus - Department of Architecture

• Adjunct Professor

  • Jan 2008 - Dec 2012

  • Design Studio course for first year Architecture students. (Fall Semester) A studio introducing students to the principles of Design • Design Studio course for first year Architecture students. (Spring Semester) A studio introducing students to Architectural Design • Architecture and Fine Arts I designed and taught this course which teaches contemporary art concepts to architects and then asks them to implement their knowledge in the architectural design process (elective for third and fourth year architecture students). • Architectural and Freehand Drawing Class for Architects Show less



B Five Studio LLP

• Architect/ Interior Designer

  • Sep 1999 - Sep 2000

  Designed the renovations of high-end luxurious apartments and houses in Manhattan, New York City and the Hamptons. The designs were in great detail, as almost everything was custom made, i.e. door knobs and handles, sofas and pillows, tiles and special wood work finishes. The work included choosing and buying all the furniture, textiles and art for the spaces in order to create integrated living spaces. Designed the renovations of high-end luxurious apartments and houses in Manhattan, New York City and the Hamptons. The designs were in great detail, as almost everything was custom made, i.e. door knobs and handles, sofas and pillows, tiles and special wood work finishes. The work included choosing and buying all the furniture, textiles and art for the spaces in order to create integrated living spaces.