N I KI FOROS T OLI S
8-10 Hillside Crescent, EH7 5EA, Edinburgh +44 07561516582 ● nikiforos.tolis@gmail.com
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PERSONAL PROFILE -
Registered Architect in the UK [arb] Recognized for my commitment to the projects I am involved in. Communicative personality, creative mind and proactive team player. Excellent understanding of complex technical information and construction methods. Versatile in different methods, adaptable and particularly receptive to active educational programs. Immediately available and willing to travel for the purpose of the role. Fluent in English, Greek (native), French (basic).
EDUCATION TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF CRETE / SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE ENGINEERING [Crete, GR] MA in Architectural Engineering (RIBA Part 2 accredited)
09.2007 - 12.2015 Grade: 7.79/10.00
Achieved exceptional grades in: Architectural Design Studios, Refurbishment and Restoration, Design of Steel and Timber Structures, Construction Technology, Light Structures, Transformable Architecture “spaces for children”, Introduction to philosophy, Kinds of modernity “Modernity in the district”, Against form city culture.
Dissertation: “The emerging globalized fractal dimension of architecture” [grade: 10/10] Design Thesis: “Social capacitor in the central square of Nea Smyrni” [grade: 9/10]
COURSES Future Cities/ edX: ETH Zurich [grade 97/100] Sustainability in Architecture/ edX: Universidat Politécnica de Valencia
04.2019 - 05.2019 03.2019
CERTIFICATIONS Revit Architecture [Autodesk Certified User]
2018
Rhinoceros 5 [Certificate of Achievement for Rhino User]
2014
WORKING EXPERIENCE DIOLKOS STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS P.C. [Athens, GR]
03.2014 - 05.2019
Position: Architect < KEY DUTIES > < PROJECTS > < SOFTWARE >
Supervised residential and commercial projects and updating of construction packages once on site. Participated in planning application submissions. Produced 3D structural models and renders. Participate in presentations, project management, site visit and client meetings. Participated in the tendering process. Assisted in energy consumption consultation. Edington Business Center refurbishment, Souda Port Cruise Terminal Competition, Macedonia airport in Thessaloniki Metro area, FDD mooring dolphins at Jeddah - Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Autocad, Maya, Rhino, Google Sketch-up, Adobe CS, MS office
FREELANCE ARCHITECT < KEY DUTIES > < PROJECTS >
Architectural Design Preparing tendering packages Supervision of construction works Apartment refurbishment, Traditional stone house refurbishment, Stone building adaptive re-use.
< SOFTWARE >
Autocad, Maya, Rhino, Adobe CS, MS office, Revit Architecture
06.2016 - 05.2019
FREELANCE GRAPHIC DESIGNER
06.2015 - 05.2019
< KEY DUTIES > Design of Brand identity Logo design Package design Business card design < PROJECT > Litras Fresh Company branding < SOFTWARE > Adobe CS, Autocad
BATAKIS ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS CONTRACTORS [Chania, GR]
03.2013 - 06.2013
Position: Architectural Intern < KEY DUTIES > < PROJECT >
Surveyed in site Produced technical drawings 19th-century convent building in Crete, survey
< SOFTWARE >
Autocad, Maya, Adobe Ps
VOLUNTEERING 725 MILITARY BATTALION OF ENGINEERING [during the Greek mandate military service]
04.2016 - 11.2016
Position: Assistant Architect- Engineer < KEY DUTIES > < PROJECTS > < SOFTWARE >
Participated in the tendering and bidding process, composed Bills of Quantities. Participated in site visits and supervised construction works. Prepared technical reports. Attica’s region refugees’ hotspot Light structures in various military camps MS office, Autocad, Adobe PS
ARCHITECTURAL COMPETITIONS COOK8: the new dinning place [DOMÈS International Review of Architecture]
2018
Souda Port Terminal [Hellenic Republic, Ministry of Infrastructures and Transports]
2017
Experiential Beer Garden [Young Architects Competitions]
2017
ROOM18: the new urban hotel [DOMÈS International Review of Architecture] [Short-listed]
2016
SNFCC visitor center in Athens [Stavros Niarchos Foundation]
2013
PUBLICATIONS ROOM 18: THE NEW URBAN HOTEL
2017
Project: HOT(ΕΛ) DOMÈS International Review of Architecture [pages 64-65]
WORKSHOPS Architectural design and educational exploitation / Remodelling of the learning environment in kindergartens.
2013
Educational Pla-y-ces Natural playground / Construction of a playground with minimum artificial spatial imprint.
2013
[www.tielabtuc.com/tuc-park-playground]
SKILLS - Languages: English (Lower Cambridge) , French (A2) , Greek (native) - Developed skills in the holistic architectural design, from whole to part with sharp details. - Exceptional manipulation and understanding of architectural space through 3D modelling. - Using critical thinking, promoting self-motivation attitude. - IT Skills: AutoCAD, Maya, Rhino, Google Sketch-up, Adobe CS(Photoshop, illustrator, InDesign, MS office, Prezi, Revit Architecture - Other interests: Road cycling, trail-running, swimming, music, photography, cooking