NIKOLAOS KALAITZIDIS

ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEER

FREELANCE ARCHITECT · COMPUTATIONAL DESIGN

Freelance architect motivated to create innovative designs and explore diverse architectural styles. Working with energy and passion, constantly seeking creative ways to use design to make spaces brighter and more versatile. I firmly believe that young architects can deliver high-quality designs and excel in demanding projects.

EDUCATION

ONGOING

Master in Advanced Architecture

IAAC — Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia, Barcelona

2026–2027

3DPA — Postgraduate in 3D Printing Architecture

IAAC, Barcelona

2023

Erasmus+ Exchange Semester

TU Wien · AIT Advanced Institute of Technology · CIL City Intelligent Lab

2016–2022

Diploma in Architectural Engineering

Technical University of Crete

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

JUL 2024–NOW

ARCHITECT

Moustroufis Architects — Chalandri, Athens

Working at one of Greece's leading architectural practices — high-quality design, building construction, harmony of volumes, materiality and functionality.

ONGOING

DESIGNER & PROJECT MANAGER

Tiny House Company — Kefalonia

Leading design and management of prototype tiny houses with passive home principles. Vision: an agritourism village complex promoting sustainable tourism.

2024

ASSISTANT ARCHITECT

Four-Storey Apartment Building — Neapoli, Athens

Took over and completed an existing project, managing its architectural execution and aesthetics.

2024

ARCHITECT & SITE SUPERVISOR

Apartment Renovation — Neo Heraklion

Designed and oversaw renovation including a new fireplace integration.

JUN 2020

SITE SUPERVISOR & DESIGNER

Two-Storey House Renovation (120 m²) — Chania

Supervised construction and delivered comprehensive 3D designs for a full residential renovation.

WORKSHOPS & EXHIBITIONS

2023Rolex Arts Festival — PlayStreet Athens (Mentor: Gloria Cabral / presented to Anne Lacaton)
2021UPDATE MY CITY — Chania Public Space, UN-HABITAT & Center of Mediterranean Architecture
2019Athina Poli Exhibition, Heraklion — Selected among 50 students to represent TUC