SUMMARY:
Experienced architect with a robust background in architectural engineering and a proven track record of leading diverse projects in the public sector. Skilled in all phases of architectural design, from conceptualization to construction supervision, with a strong emphasis on energy efficiency and sustainable practices. Adept in urban and landscape design, museography, exhibition design, and interior design.
education:
School of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh)
- Diploma
in Architecture (M. Arch), Architectural Engineering
1976 – 1983
Grade: 9/10
Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura (E.T.S.A) de Barcelona
- Research
Doctorate
1984 – 1991
Grade: Excellent
Special professional degree (greek qualification) :
Cat 07 Urban design
Cat 06 Building design
Skills :
Languages
- Greek, English and Spanish.
Design Expertise
- Architectural design
- Sustainable architecture
- Urban design
- Exhibition design
- Interior design
Experience
Owner and Head Architect
T.RP Architects – Nikos Soulakis
1992 – Present
- Lead a personal architectural office providing comprehensive design services across various public sector projects.
Design projects:
- Architecture Design
- Museums
- Hotels and Hotel Facilities
- Housing and Detached Houses
- Education Installations
- Leisure Installations
- Building Reforms
- Bioclimatic Buildings
- Large Scale Design
- Urban Reform and Regeneration
- Parks, Environmental Parks and Archaeological Parks
- Bioclimatic Urban Reform and Regeneration
- Interior Design
- Permanent and Temporary Exhibitions
- Visitors Environmental and Territory Information Centers
- Offices (Greek and non-Greek Companies)
- Historical Buildings and Monuments Restoration/Recuperation/Reuse
Fields of professional activity:
Projects of small and large scale, with distinctions and prizes in national and international competitions.
Additionally, the constant focus on urban revitalization of Thessaloniki leads to permanent research on alternative strategies and proposals of urban regeneration based on the principles of sustainability and the local parameters at a time. Resilience oriented architectural and urban reform projects is one of the permanent challenges of the studio.
Forty years of experience in the preparation of implementation studies and construction supervision of small, medium and large-scale projects has enabled the development of integrated consulting services as local consultants for foreign entities (USA, Germany)
Services:
- Architectural, Urban, Interior design
- Bioclimatic Design
- Featuring/Highlighting Historical Buildings and Environments
- Historical Buildings and Monuments Restoration
- Feasibility Studies
- Architectural Project Supervision
- Project Management
- Research on Urban Regeneration Issues
Publications, Congresses and Published Articles
N.Soulakis, “Evolution and formation of the urban tissue of Thessaloniki’’, in the seminars titled “Urban tissue models”, organized by prof. Joan Busquets at the Laboratorio de Urbanismo, E.T.S.A. Barcelona, 1990.
N.Soulakis, “Post-war evolution of Thessaloniki and transformation of its urban structure” seminar at the Greek Technical Chambers of Krete, 1992.
N.Soulakis, “Analysis of the Medieval historical centre of Thssaloniki. Particularities of the structure of a multi-national city” lecture for graduate students of E.T.S.A. Barcelona, 1992.
N.Soulakis, “The dry stone structures as an ecosystem”, in the 3rd international congress “Architecture of dry stone constructions”, Crete, July 1992.
N. Soulakis, “Exhibition at the Shelter – building of the Royal Tombs at Vergina”, Kτήριο 123, March 2000.
N.Soulakis “Exhibition at the Archaeological Museum at Abdera”, lecture 2000,
N.Soulakis, “Let’s learn from Barcelona”, article in Greek newspaper ΤΑ ΝΕΑ, 20-2-2010.
N.Soulakis, “Green areas or sustainable green areas? The case of Pavlos Melas military camp”, article in Tεχνογράφημα 1-5-2010.
N.Soulakis, “On the transformation schedule in Thessaloniki”, article in Tεχνογράφημα 1-6-2010.
N.Soulakis, “Thessaloniki, one other city”, article in newspaper ΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΙΑ 4-7-2010.
N.Soulakis, “On the programme Thessaloniki 2012”, article in ΤΕΧΝΟΓΡΑΦΗΜΑ 15-11-2010.
N.Soulakis, “Thessaloniki can change: green transportation and public space recuperation”, lecture 2-3-2011 organized by the Union for the Pedestrians’ Rights.
N.Soulakis, ‘’Thessaloniki 24 hours. A transformation project and management strategies for the urban regeneration of Thessaloniki’’ (in press).
Seminar Organization “Architectural composition and the Greek building energy regulations”, 2011
Seminar Organization “Lighting in public and private areas”. Personal participation with the paper titled “Lighting of the Exhibition of the Royal Tombs at Vergina”, 2012