gnk architects

We attend every single project as unique according to the requirements set by the client, the concept idea and the functional organization of the whole project. Our aim is to develop fresh and dynamic ideas that honestly respect the identity of the client. Creative thinking combined with contemporary modern solutions produce unique architectural experiences. Every project features deep analysis and research giving an application of unforgettable elegance and inspired style. gnkarchitects is an architectural studio founded by Greek architects George and Niovi Kapodistria in 2016. Our office is located in the center of Volos and offers a comprehensive set of services, including Architectural, Interior & Graphic design.

Niovi Kapodistria

Architect, Master’s diploma, Univercity of Thessaly, 2016. She attended for two years the Athens technical institution, interior architecture and decoration department(2007-2009). She was an Erasmus student at École Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Grenoble, 2011-2012.

Education

2007-2009 | Department of interior Architecture, Decorative Arts and Design in Athens
2009 – 2016 | Department of Architecture, University of Thessaly
2011-2012 | Erasmus student at Ecole Nationale d’architecture de Grenoble ​

Workshops & Practice

2010 | workshop, the bankruptcy of Architecture, Kam, Chania, Crete
2011 | workshop, reusage in action elements of the Arch, Department of Architecture, University of Thessaly, Volos
2012 | 2 months practice in Architectural Studio 149, Volos ​
2013 | workshop, Rethinking of Greece of crisis, Department of Architecture, University of Thessaly, Volos
2014 | workshop, Metropolitan cuts and urban weaves, in collaboration with the Urban Design Master Program, Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, prof. ZeevDruckman, prof. David Guggenheim
2014-2015 | 6 months practice in Group 8, Geneva, Switzerland

George Kapodistrias

Architect, Master’s diploma, Democritus University of Thrace, 2012 He has worked as an intern at the architectural office of Ioannis Nasioulas(2006) and at the architectural studio of Dimitris Philippitzis. He has been working as a freelance architect since 2015. He has participated in architectural competitions and various workshops.

Education

2004 – 2011 | Department of Architecture, Democritus University of Thrace

Workshops & Practice ​

2013 | workshop, Daylighting, Department of Architecture, University of Thessaly,Volos
2013 | practice in Architectural Studio 149, Volos
2014 | worked as a senior Architect in Architectural Studio 149, Volos
2015 | freelancer Architect ​

Competitions

2014 | Creation of a Museum for the Argo, Volos, Greece
2015 | Volos x4

Education

2007-2009 | Department of interior Architecture, Decorative Arts and Design in Athens
2009 – 2016 | Department of Architecture, University of Thessaly
2011-2012 | Erasmus student at Ecole Nationale d’architecture de Grenoble ​

Workshops & Practice

2010 | workshop, the bankruptcy of Architecture, Kam, Chania, Crete
2011 | workshop, reusage in action elements of the Arch, Department of Architecture, University of Thessaly, Volos
2012 | 2 months practice in Architectural Studio 149, Volos ​
2013 | workshop, Rethinking of Greece of crisis, Department of Architecture, University of Thessaly, Volos
2014 | workshop, Metropolitan cuts and urban weaves, in collaboration with the Urban Design Master Program, Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design, prof. ZeevDruckman, prof. David Guggenheim
2014-2015 | 6 months practice in Group 8, Geneva, Switzerland

George Kapodistrias

Architect, Master’s diploma , Democritus University of Thrace ,2012 He has worked as an intern at the architectural office of Ioannis Nasioulas(2006) and at the architectural studio of Dimitris Philippitzis. He has been working as a freelance architect since 2015. He has participated in architectural competitions and various workshops.

Education

2004 – 2011 | Department of Architecture, Democritus University of Thrace

Workshops & Practice ​

2013 | workshop, Daylighting, Department of Architecture, University of Thessaly,Volos
2013 | practice in Architectural Studio 149, Volos
2014 | worked as a senior Architect in Architectural Studio 149, Volos
2015 | freelancer Architect

​Competitions ​

2014 | Creation of a Museum for the Argo, Volos, Greece
2015 | Volos x4