The practice spiros ip architecture is shaped by the current research in the field of architecture through a diverse network of associations. By introducing contemporary computational techniques and strategies from the initial stages of the design, architecture emerges as an amalgam of thoughts and processes for space, program, materiality, fabrication and construction; each time reviewing a different way of the pre-established conceptions of what architecture is and how it should emerge.
Spiros I. Papadimitriou
Since 1999 he is working as an independent architect and he is involved in various projects and international competitions through a network of variant associations. He graduated from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.U.Th.) and he received his Master degree in Architecture and Urbanism from the Architectural Association School of Architecture in London. He is Associate Professor at the Architecture School of A.U.Th., where he teaches since 2004. He has received many awards and distinctions in international and national competitions and he has participated in many exhibitions, publications and conferences in Greece and in Europe. He was curator of the exhibition digitaltopographies.com and of the book under the same title.In 2011 he was awarded the 'Young Greek Architect Award' from the Greek Association of Architects, SADAS. The constructed project "Paramana", the central square of the Municipality of Thermi, was awarded by the Greek Institute of Architecture and was nominated for the Mies Van Der Rohe Awards 2011.
postal address:
Kimonos Voga 26,
54645, Thessaloniki,
Greece
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awards:
November 2024 _ 1st Prize _ project: Rigas Feraios Memorial Container
National architectural competition “New Museum - Documentation Center "Rigas Velestinlis”
Founded: Rigas Feraios Municipality Greece
Jury: T. Andrianopoulos, A. Katsioura, A. Lazaris, Th. Dalampouras, A. Papageorgiou
November 2023 _mention _ project: 3D Timer
National architectural competition for the revitalization of the clock of Larissa
Founded: Larissa Municipality
Jury: Giorgos Tsolakis, Maria Petroglou, Spyridon Kotsopoulos, Vasiliki Agorastidou, Amalia Michali
July 2021 _3d honorable prize _ project: Floating Nest
National architectural competition of one stage for the design of a kindergarten and public services building
Founded: Thessaloniki Municipality
Jury: G.Katsavounidou, K.Oudatzi, E.Kastro, A.Panos, V.Damaskou
June 2020 _ 1st honorable prize _ project: TheGate
National architectural competition for the «reconstruction and extension of the City Hall of Pylis Municipality»
Founded: Pylis Municipality
Jury: S.Apostolopoulos, N.Kazeros, N.Tsinikas, G.Tsolakis, F.Vavili,
May 2018 _ 3d prize _ project: WaterTower
National competition for the «design of beach equipment for the islands of Dodecanese»
Founded: Region of South Aegean
Jury: A. Melanitou, G. Tsolaki, A. Kleidona, Th. Mavrila, P.Liako
July 2014 _ mention _ project: MemorySpaceFrames
National competition for a «Covered Space, landmark for passengers and taxi drivers in Chios town
Founded: Municipality of Chios
Jury: D. Giannisis, S.Karousakis, Th.Xanthi, M.Filippopoulou
October 2011 _ mention _ project: Urban Luminaire
National Competition for the Design of four Piers for Thessaloniki's Urban Sea Transportation
Founded: Municipality of Thessaloniki, Ministry of Infrastructure, Transport and Networks, Piraeus Bank
Jury: S. Vougias, L. Papadopoulos, A. Pappas, I. Sekeris, E. Spartsi
March 2011 _ Young Greek Architect award _ project: ‘Paramana’ Central Square
Greek Architecture Awards 2010
Category: Young Greek Architect
Founded: Greek Association of Architects (SADAS)
Jury: R.Gonthier, V.Karavia, G.Papadomarkakis, A.Vozani,
P.Vasilatos, M.Despotidi, G.Zervos, S.Amourgis, V.Sgoutas
November 2010 _ mention _ project: my own garden
European competition, Design of Sustainable Social Housing, Municipality of Axios, Thessaloniki
Founded: Hellenic Institute of Architecture (EIA), Organization of Social Housing (O.E.K), SIKA S.A.
Jury: K. Kiriakidis, G. Manetas, M. Papanikolaou, E. Zacharopoulos, P. Pasios
October 2010 _ nomination _ project: ‘Paramana’ Central Square
Mies Van Der Rohe Awards
Project: ‘Paramana’ Central Square of Thermi Municipality
Founded: SADAS, Mies Van Der Rohe awards
Jury: S. Amourgis, B. Karavia, E. Konstandopoulos, E. Lyroudia, R. Sakellaridou
April 2009 _ mention _ project: ‘Paramana’ Central Square
Architecture Awards of Hellenic Institute of Architecture 2003-2008
Project: ‘Paramana’ Central Square of Thermi Municipality
Founded: Hellenic Institute of Architecture (EIA)
Jury: V. Baskozos, D. Tsagaraki, D. Diamandopoulos, Ch. Deligiannis, A. Giakoumakatos,
P. Dragonas, Fulvio Irace, N. Kalogeras
May 2008 _ mention _ project: i.cloud
International competition for the ‘Info Point’ of the UIA Congress at the central square of Turin
Founded: UIA Congress, Turin 2008, Transmitting architecture
Jury: George Kunihiro, Maria Theodorou, Paola Salerno, Reuben Mutiso,
Jennifer Lee, Domenico Bagliani
October 2006 _ shortlisted _ project: spiral library
International competition for the new Building of the National Library of Czech Republic in Prague
Founded: the National Library of Czech Republic
Jury: Eva Jiřičná – President, Zaha Hadid, Irene Wiese-von Ofen, Vlastimil Ježek, José Grinberg,
Petr Bílek, Jan Kněžínek, John Eisler
April 2006 _ second price _ project: ΕΤVΑ S.A. offices
National competition for Industrial Office and Service Centers
Founded: ΕΤVΑ S.A.
Jury: Giannis Kizis, Tasis Papaioannou, Dimitris Kounelakis, Nikolaos Stamos, Ioannis Tsalapatas
October 2004 _ mention _ project: iΤΟΠΙΑ
National competition, Ideas For the new character of office spaces of the Pan-Hellenic Social Party
Founded: Pan-Hellenic Social Party
Jury: Andreas Kourkoulas, Eirini Sakelaridou, Giorgos Tzirzilakis, Kiriaki Katsanou, Spyros Vougias,
Alexis Kokkos, Leuteris Katsiarelis
January 2003 _ honor mention _ project: toposcope
International Competition, design of ephemeral architectural structures in Athens (DOES), Greece, within the context of the Cultural Olympiad 2001-2004 and the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, category: landmark,
Founded: Hellenic Ministry of Culture and the International Union of Architects (UIA)
Jury: president: Elias Zeggelis, members: Zaha Hadid, Hani Rashid, Yatsuka Hasime, Sylvia Lavin, Claudio Baldisserri, Andreas Vourekas Petals, Giorgos Peponis, Nikolas Tsinikas, Ifigenia Lolopoulou Skamnaki, Wolfgang Tochterman, Flemming Aalund, second members: Nelly Marda, Giorgos Tzirtzilakis, Ivana Wingham
September 2000 _ first price _ project: infotubes
National competition, design of the Public Information Pavilion for matters related to the Olympic Games
of 2004 in Athens
Founded: Greek Ministry of Education and Nestle Hellas S.A.
Jury: Giorgos Parmenidis, Argiris Rokas, Dimitris Biris
February 2010 _ nomination (in final 35 from 217 participants) _ project: Maribor Art Gallery
International Competition, UGM – Maribor Art Galler, Drava Rriver 2012
Founded: Municipality of Maribor, Slovenia
January 2009 _ nomination (in final 62 from 926 participants) _ iDcon
International Competition, Tall Emblem Structure in Za’abeel Park in Dubai
Founded: Dubai Municipality, ThyssenKrupp Elevator