— Object-e architecture is a platform that explores new territories in architectural design. The aim of the activities in which it takes part, is the constant invention of processes and strategies that will allow architectural creation to be in continuous transformation. Object-e engages design at its various scales, trying to graft together the technological, social, political and ecological issues that architecture is facing today.
Object-e operates in architecture and design in three different – but always connected – levels: Through specific design projects that are answers to specific design questions, private projects or competitions. Through experimental research projects that are aiming to extend our understanding of space, digital media and fabrication. Through teaching; either in established institutions or independently, the sharing of knowledge is always the core that allows the rest to happen.
>> people
— Dimitris Gourdoukis holds a PhD in Architecture from the Aristotle University in Thessaloniki, a Master in Architecture from Washington University in St. Louis and a Diploma in Architecture from the Aristotle University. He has taught at the School of Architecture / Sam Fox School of Design and the Visual Arts at Washington University and worked for three years with Axi:Ome llc. Currently he is teaching architectural design and theory of architecture at the graduate program of the School of Architecture at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and at the post-graduate program ‘Advanced Design’ at the same school.
— Katerina Tryfonidou studied architecture at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University (Master in Design Studies) and at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Diploma in Architecture). She was an adjunct lecturer at the Sam Fox School of Design and the Visual Arts at Washington University in St. Louis where she taught design studios, representational methods and digital media in architecture at the undergraduate and graduate programs. She is a registered architect in Greece with extensive professional experience in the US and in Greece.
– The object-e design team currently is:
Xara Agnanti
Meropi Konstantinidou
Christina Moschopoulou
– Past members of the design team:
—— Giorgos Anagnostopoulos
—— Katerina Aretaki
—— Nefeli Charchari
—— Chrysa Chatziralli
—— Nikos Christodoulou
—— Areti Damvopoulou
—— Effie Douroudi
—— Anastasia Drougka
—— Spyros Efthymiou
—— Christos Gourdoukis
—— Constantinos Miltiadis
—— Nausika Mitropoulou
—— Stavros Oikonomidis
—— Eleanna Panagoulia
—— Garyfallos Papadopoulos
—— Xenia Papastergiou
—— Evangelia Paschalidou
—— Zarmina Qazi
—— Polymnia Skorda
—— Lenia Steliou
—— Athanasia Tatli
—— Maria Terzidi
—— Chrysa Vasileli
—— Ellie Vaskali
—— Niki Zarkada
>> awards
— Object-e has received through the years numerous prizes and awards:
– 2020: Pyli Square Competition, Honorable Mention
– 2020: Ministry of Infrastructure Competition, Athens, Honorable Mention
– 2018: NARGEF Competition, Larisa, 3rd Prize
– 2018: Housing Competition, Sokolov, Czech Republic, 2nd Prize
– 2018: Loumaki Park Competition, Karditsa, GR, 3rd Prize
– 2018: Trikala Square Competition, 3rd Prize
– 2018: Kozani Train Station Area Competition, Honorable Mention
– 2017: Souda Ferry Terminal Competition, Chania, GR, Honorable Mention
– 2014: ELITH Competition, Greece, Honorable Mention
– 2013: Koum Kapi xompetition, Chania, 2nd Prize
– 2012: Rethink Athens, International Competition for the redesign of the center of Athens, 2nd Prize
– 2010: OEK – SΙΚΑ Social Housing Competition, Honorable Mention
– 2010: Steedman Competition 2010, USA, Honorable Mention
– 2008: D. Areopagiti competition, Greece (entry 1), 2nd Prize
– 2008: D. Areopagiti competition, Greece (entry 2), Special Mention
– 2008: What if New York City… Competition, USA. Honorable Mention
– 2007: SUS 5th Aluminum Competition, Japan. Honorable Mention
– 2006: St Louis Follies, USA. 2nd Prize – 2005: Komvos Competition, Thessaloniki, Greece. Honorable Mention
>> collaborations/consulting
Object-e is open to new collaborations in all the fields that it is engaged: design, research and teaching. Please send proposals or questions to: object.e.architecture@gmail.com
>> internships
Object-e is always looking for motivated people to participate in its design and research projects. Please send a short portfolio and a resume to: dimitris@object-e.net