Georgios Vlachodimos
PhD, Msc, Dipl. Architect, Designer
Scientific researcher, digital explorer in computational design, lecturer
ABOUT
I was born in Thessaloniki and graduated from the school of Architecture of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.
I hold an MSc master in the Protection, Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Monuments from the same university.
In April 2020 I presented my Ph.D. thesis in the Evolution of Digital technology using New Technologies and design tools. Title: “Research and digital parametric design tools – a respective active relationship among materials, construction and software”.
I have participated in international conferences, workshops and exhibitions. My architectural Plans and research have been presented and published in journal articles and scientific papers.
Also, i worked in the training program in Frank Gehry Head offices in Paris in digital parametric tools with Digital Project software.
At the same time, i also work as a freelance Architect, maintaining his own Architectural Firm, while simultaneously taking part in National and International Architectural Competitions.
As a scientific associate researcher, i have participated in several research programs and in the last six years, i have hired as a temporary lecturer (pd407/80) at the same university (AUTH) with several undergraduate and postgraduate teaching courses in digital and contraction field.
I am particularly fascinated with the exploration of how the abundance of data we have access to in our world can begin to influence and form architecture. Specifically, how we can begin to create tools to accomplish this. Whether it is through applications that collect its user's data that is applied to form...
I continue to experiment with it all, finding ways that can create a performative architecture...
I am interested in exploring new architectural practices through advanced design techniques.
Currently, i am still looking for innovative ideas in understanding the role of design as an orchestration of numerous controversial multi-agent data.
Devoted to learning and developing in all scales...
EDUCATION
Oct.2008 – April 2020
PHD THESIS : “RESEARCH AND DIGITAL PARAMETRIC DESIGN TOOLS – A RESPECTIVE ACTIVE RELATIONSHIP AMONG MATERIALS, CONSTRUCTION AND SOFTWARE”.
Under the supervision of a triple advisory committee consisting of : K. Ioannidis(Supervisor – Professor, Architect Engineer), Z. Karamanou (Professor, Architect Engineer), & K.Tsouros (Professor of the General Department of Computer Studies). http://architecture.web.auth.gr/
Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering. Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.
▪ Evolution Digital technology using new Technologies and design tools
▪ collaborative design platform
▪ architecture process
▪ parametric programs and software of B.I.M. and AEC industry
Oct.2006 – July 2008
MSC THESIS : EMERGENCE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF ‘TOUMPA’ IN THESSALONIKI.
Interdepartmental Programme of Postgraduate studies, (Order of Entry: 2nd). MSc in the Protection, Preservation & Restoration of Architectural Monuments. Awarded Grade: 8.81/10 (Distinction). Supervisors: G. Karadedos (Professor, Architect Engineer), K. Kotsakis (Professor of Archaeology). G.karadedos@gmail.com
Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering. Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.
▪ Enhancement and Promotion of Cultural Heritage
▪ Renovation and management, Cultural Heritage
▪ 3d interactive digital environment
Sept. 1999 – July 2005
BSC/MRES DIPLOMA THESIS : HOTEL OF LIFE: RESTORATION OF THE STATE RESORT “XENIA” IN PALIOURI, CHALKIDIKI.”
Graduation from Department of Architecture, BSc/MRes in Architectural Engineering. Awarded Degree Grade: 8.59/10 (Distinction). Supervisor Professor : M. Nomikos Professor, Architect
Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering. Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.
Field course and Associated Presentation Title: “Balancing between the past and the present: under the restrictions of “intra muros” archaeological sites.” Awarded Grade: 10/10 (Distinction). Supervisor Professor : K. Palyvou Professor, Architect Engineer, cpalyvou@arch.auth.gr
▪ Restoration, reinstatement
▪ Modern Movement, Cultural Heritage, Archaeologic history
Design hotel, Landscaping
2002 - Now
COURSES IN COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN
3D Animation : 3D StudioMax – Maya.
-WEB DESIGN: Flash 3D - Dreamweaver – Photoshop.
Carried out at the Audiovisual and Multimedia Laboratory of the Municipal Socio-Cultural Business Centre of Stavroupoli, Thessaloniki “IRIS”. Architectural Training Solutions. Greece.
-Architectural Desktop advanced. Carried out by AEC Product Manager Autodesk D.P.T.
-AutoCAD advanced.
Carried out by Autodesk, authorised training center, ECDL HELLAS.
▪ Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Parametric and generative design
PROJECTS
My portfolio showcases a handful of my most recent projects. Take a look to get a sense of my skills, experience and approach. To learn more about a specific project, feel free to contact me directly.
PERSONAL PROJECT
STUDENT PROJECT
COMMERCIAL PROJECT
SKILLS
As a lifelong learner, I’m constantly expanding my skill set through professional and personal experiences. Below you will find some of my key abilities, along with how these skills have led to success.
ARCHITECTURE / C.A.D. – C.A.M. – B.I.M.
LANDSCAPE / URBAN / INDUSTRIAL DESIGN
PROJECT MANAGEMENT / CONSULTING / PROMOTION
RESTORATION / RENOVATION BUILDINGS
SURVEY OF ARCHEOLOGICAL SITES WITH NEW TECHNOLOGIES
3D PRINTING / LASER CNC / CUSTOM CONTRUCTIONS
RENDERINGS – POST PRODUCTION
MODELING, 3D ANIMATION
AWARDS
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Partner countries: Italy, France, Spain, Greece, Portugal, Slovenia, Bosnia. The main objective of WIDER is to contribute to the identification and strengthening of innovation capacities, knowledge management and networking of the Mediterranean SMEs in order to improve the position of new products of small and medium-sized companies all along the supply chain of eco smart housing for active and independent living of the ageing generation in seven regional industrial Mediterranean areas. http://www.wider-project.eu/. Business or sector Innovation and Development in the Energy Sector in the Mediterranean Area
15th International Architecture Exhibition La Biennale di Venezia.
Akalyptos SKG. Presentation of the teaser of the Akalyptos SKG. Participation of 40.22.ARCHITECTS and W11 workshop of ECOWEEK 2015 in Thessaloniki. Greek pavilion. Producer and montage by G. Vlachodimos. http://venicebiennale2016.gr/en/press-release-of-the-greek-participation-at-the-15th-international-architecture-exhibition-la-biennale-di-venezia/
‘Europe 40 under 40’
‘The European Centre for Architecture, Art, Design, and Urban Studies’. 62th Architect in Europe under 40 years old. Sept. 2010
5th BIENNALE 2007
Distinction in the 5th BIENNALE 2007. From the Hellenic Museum of Architecture. Project Topic: “Hyperbuilings at the site of Hellenikos. A controversial proposition for the city of Athens”. http://www.heliarch.gr/
PUBLICATIONS
you can find my publications on line at :
https://auth.academia.edu/GeorgeVlachodimos
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/George_Vlachodimos
▪ G. Vlachodimos, ‘The coherence between smart objects and Artificial Intelligence in architectural digital design process.”. Paper: International conference ‘Architecture InPlay’ Conference 2016, curated by Alexandra Paio, This publication has its origin in the paper proceedings of the that was held in Lisbon, from 11th to 13th July 2016. http://www.iscte-iul.pt/ Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE-IUL), Lisbon, 2016. pgs: 163-170, ISBN 978-989-732-805-3
▪ G. Vlachodimos, ‘A new proposal of collaborative parametric design method’. Paper: International conference of parametric design ‘SHAPES OF LOGIC’, Wroclaw, University of Technology and Faculty of Architecture. http://shapesoflogic.com/. 13/03/15. Oficyna Wydawnicza Politechniki Wrocławskiej Wrocław 2016. pgs:52-65. ISBN 978-83-7493-908-9.
▪ Open – public presentation with a video art installation in Athens of the land restoration of an old quarry in the Municipality of Glyfada, at the location Aixoni, in Glyfada, UPenn Design Summer Abroad Program. www.Apomechanes.net 15/06/2016
▪ WORKSHOP PRESENTATION by ECOWEEK. ‘’Discovering the unknown city.’’ ECOWEEK 2015. International conference and sustainable design. Thessaloniki. http://ecoweekorg.wix.com/ecoweekthess2015#!program/c1yme, http://ecoweek.netfirms.com/ecoweek/files/2015/files/workshops/w11.pdf 07/11/15
▪ Presentation of my Phd research at the PhD Colloquium. Held by: Dept. of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering. Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece http://www.phdcolloquium.blogspot.gr/ 19/06/2015
▪ G. Vlachodimos, Interview about young Architects by Manuel A Olivero. Italian Architectural portal finetodesign. Publish : September 2015.ARCHITETTURA, 1 Sept. 2015. http://www.finetodesign.com/2015/09/aaa-architetto-senza-lavoro-cercasi/
▪ G. Vlachodimos, The “reprogramming” of the architect in metadata season. Magazine “Arxitektones”, Vol.16, pgs: 22-23, October 2015. By Architects Association University Graduate. http://www.sadas-pea.gr/o-epanaprogrammatismos-tou-architektona-sti-meta-data-epochi-architektones/
▪ Presentation by poster : ‘Eco-city network’. Byzantine Museum of Thessaloniki. Organization: imagine_the_city, citiTEN. http://www.imaginethecity.gr/Fantasoy-tin-poli-Tessaloniki- 2014. 26/06/14
▪ «Open House Thessaloniki». Presentations of The “Amimoni” building at Rodopoleos 5str, kalamaria, Thessaloniki. Architects : G. Vlachodimos. T. Andreadou. N. Iakovou. http://www.openhousethessaloniki.gr/gr/program/2013/building/%E2%80%9Camimoni%E2%80%9D-facilities/ 18-20/10/2013
▪ Presentation by poster: ‘Emergence and development of the Archaeological Site of ‘Toumpa’ in Thessaloniki’. Organization: Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. 1912-2012. A Century of Research in Prehistoric Macedonia. Proceedings of the International Conference, Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki. http://www.aegeussociety.org/en/index.php/new-books/century-research-prehistoric-macedonia/ 22-24/11/2012
▪ Architectural Heritage in the service of the Contemporary Needs of the City. The case of the School of Architecture in Kastoria. Andreadou Tatiana, Karadedos Georgios, Gavra Eleni, Vlachodimos Georgios, Konstantina Iakovou. Magazine : Arhitectura. Revista Uniunii Arhitectilor din Romania. Bucuresti, May 2012. Romania. http://arhitectura-1906.ro/2012/05/patrimoniul-arhitectural-in-sprijinul-nevoilor-contemporane-ale-orasului-cazul-scolii-de-arhitectura-din-kastoria/
▪’Paths and Arrivals. Designing on the Boundary between Land and Sea’. Abstracts: ICAR 2012 (Re)writing History. International Conference on Architectural Research. Universitatea de Arhitectura şi Urbanism “Ιon Mincu” – Bucureşti 2012.
▪ Public presentations and installation with projectors in Balaoritou street with the Title : «Eco_City_Network», 45th Dimitria. By the programme: ‘Green Roofs’. Held by : Municipality of Thessaloniki. 25 Sept. 2010
▪ Presentation by poster at the international symposium : ‘Designing the Future’. Held by: University Trakya, Polytechnic school of Architecture, Andrianoupole, Edirne, Turkey. 30/04/2010
▪«Antiche ferite e nuovi significati», Title: ‘Storia violata’. Italy 2009. ISBN: 978-88-492-1612-7.
▪ G. Vlachodimos, D. Vitoula, K. Iliadou, P. Stergiou., “The placement of a new construction in terms of its reuse: Home of The Zimarakis Family. The challenge of the coexistence between the old and the new.” Monthly Technical Periodical “TECHNIKA”, No. 258, pgs: 58-63. Oct. 2009.
▪ G. Vlachodimos. “Towers with a Spirit of Independence: A Greek team of Architects designs two Skyscrapers in Mexico, using Novel approaches.” Monthly technical periodical “Construction Site Matters”, No.145, pgs: 30-31. Sept. 2008.
▪ G.Vlachodimos, A. Vandoros, S. Kaliagra, “Presentation of Work regarding the International Architectural Competition in Mexico City. Title : The design of two buildings with technological and Ecological character, respectively. ”Electronic Periodical “GREEK ARCHITECTS”, www.greekarchitects.gr May 2008.
▪ G. Vlachodimos, N. Massachou. “Interview regarding the distinction at the 5th Biennale of New Greek Architects.” Magazine “Centro”, Vol.14, pgs: 26-27, March 2008.
▪ G. Vlachodimos, Hellenic Institute of Architecture. “Publication and Presentation of Catalogue regarding the 5th Biennale of New Greek Architects.”, Hellenic Institute of Architecture., pgs: 36-37, January 2008.
▪ G. Vlachodimos, S. Charami., “Interview regarding: The plan for a vertical city: Buildings – Cities in Athens in 2100”. Newspaper: “Free Press (Eleftheros typos)”, pgs: 30-31. Issue: 31/12/2007.
▪ G. Vlachodimos, P. Panagiotakou. “Interview regarding: Hyperbuildings: Buildings with Environmental Sensitivity” Newspaper: “Free Press (Eleftheros typos)”, page: 38. Issue: 11/12/2007.
▪ Presentation by poster at the international forum : EASA (European Architecture Students Assembly). Title : ‘City Index’. Held by : NTUA, Ε.Ι.Α. Sadas. Eleusina, Athens www.easa007.gr 22/07 – 05/08/2007
▪ G. Vlachodimos. “The plan for a vertical city: Buildings – Cities in Athens in 2100”. Monthly technical periodical “Construction Site Matters”, No.133, pgs: 30-33, July-August 2007.
▪ G. Vlachodimos. “Hyperbuildings’ : A Pioneering Suggestion for the city of Athens.” Electronic Periodical “GREEK ARCHITECTS”, www.greekarchitects.gr April 2007.
▪ G. Vlachodimos, T. Andreadou. Research Program entitled: “Extension of the character of the site & suggestions of enhancement of the area of “Coastal Area of the Municipality of Epanomi, Thessaloniki.” Exhibition that took place at AUTH in dedication to the 50-year anniversary of the Faculty of Engineering, AUTH.
RESEARCH
PhD thesis in the Evolution of Digital technology using New Technologies and design Tools
“Research and digital parametric design tools – a respective active relationship among materials, construction and software”.
Dept of Architectural Design and Architectural Technology
School of Architecture | Faculty of Technology, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece.
Under the supervision of a triple advisory committee consisting of : K. Ioannidis
(Supervisor – Professor, Architect Engineer), Z. Karamanou (Professor, Architect Engineer), & K.Tsouros (Professor of the General Department of Computer Studies).
Abstract :
The Architectural design always was and will be a collaborative project between architects, engineers, and other specialists. As is well known, the modern digital technologies and globalization have changed the Architectural design in general.
In recent years, growing projects that are more complex and the new research in the majority of universities becomes a more demanding architectural process to cope with these new data. Thus, according to the universal interactivity of internet and the new flow of data, the contemporary architectural practice adapted.
According to all the above, the architecture design process always changes because the software always updates with new tools and the development - innovation are in the first line of progress.
The ‘clever’ and proper use of various programs and technologies can bring the desired result in a quick and easy way to design. The storage and retrieval of design data through databases, the workflow and the exchange of information through cloud technology, the open-source programming platforms (scripting) in conjunction with parametric programs and software of B.I.M. and A.E.C. industry (through I.F.C. protocols) can bring flexibility to architecture process.
A collaborative design platform will be classified as successful if it involves and supports most of these features, so that different user groups of scientists can adopt it. Additional, it can further enhance the possibilities to explore new areas in the design process. The technological developments of the last decade set the framework for a new approach to the same concept.
In collaboration computational design, configuration and data-base shows a new design to which contribute many disciplines, from computer science to the science of materials, which reaches a depth of biology and chemistry. The ‘new’ architect, to be able to succeed on his role, should have knowledge in many areas. Because the planning process realizes the building as a whole, so to be able to 'visualize' and designed a project must have in mind from the beginning that all these tools combine and use that is given.
By combining computational design, smart materials and parameters emerges a new vision of design starts, which includes variation information, interaction with the user as well as a point artificial intelligence (AI). With the continuous exchange of information and data flow is achieved interaction while combining computational design and databases to some extent the notion 'intelligence' as a correction of some errors in the design process.
The opinions on the existing new ways of design, composition and thinking, are divergent. In this thesis, supported the strengthening of a research field with a target variable parametric and interactive architecture and construction control that meets the greatest desires of man - user. This can be achieved by a combination - cooperation of different - but with so much in common - branches as previously reported. Their role is not to replace the ‘traditional’ ways of planning and construction, but to develop and strengthen them.
It is believed that the collaboration of various specialties under the protection of the systematic process could improve the quality of architecture and the application of modern tools, in not only theory but also mainly in practice; it will help to understand planning activity as a point of intersection of research, management technology and its parameters.
In this paper will explore the interactive relationships around software design in relation to the design of flexible parametric models, improve them and whether they are possible collaborations with other industries. Specifically analyze more ways design process via computer, and ways - techniques scripting, processing have epistemic and aesthetic impact on the design and making of architecture.
The purpose of this research is to investigate whether the software design can inform the design of flexible parametric models automatically in real time. The «common ground» between programming and parametric modeling in architecture. The practices of software engineering can be connected to the practices of parametric modeling, to create intelligent parametric models and to consider the implications of this relationship for architecture in general.
In the present study, a methodology is presented on how software engineering[1] and computational design can instantly update parametric modeling in a flexible, automated way. Researching the main aspects of the structure of software engineering, such as structured programming languages, computational intelligence[2], parametric programs, B.I.M. – A.E.C. industries, and interactive online new design technologies[3], analyzes their contribution and their possible connectivity[4] to the overall architectural and engineering design. In this way, by working together and collaboratively, a new parametric modeling method will be created.
In order to investigate the smooth operation of this case, a thorough analysis of the terms and the identification of the essential functions on architectural design and their contribution to the automation of tools to facilitate designer users are made.
The proposed collaborative platform will allow architects to share their ideas effectively, their design models, store and retrieve design data, optimizing the whole process. Supportive of an Open Source collaborative platform for immediate optimization of design time and cost, and overall improvement of design quality, leading to better design solutions and architecture in general…
[1] Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_engineering [08/02/2015]
[2] Source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computational_intelligence [11/02/2015]
http://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/products/journals/journals.htm?id=IJICC [25/02/2015]
[3] ex. clouds, open source architecture, data driven, open B.I.M.
[4] I.F.C. protocols - files. Source : http://www.buildingsmart-tech.org/specifications/ifc-releases/summary [02/03/2015]