_CV
_TEACHING EXPERIENCE
_AWARDS
_RESEARCH
The studio was founded in 2005. It is based in Athens and is an equal opportunities employer. It offers architectural consultation and design services working within international environments and complex projects.
The studio’s agenda mostly focuses on the big scale, conducting research and project studies that include masterplanning, urban design and regeneration projects with a special emphasis on the integration of green infrastructures and natural ecological systems in the urbanization process. Such projects have been conducted for academic institutions but also for private and public clients including public spaces, post-industrial environments, university campuses, parks and resorts. Besides this, the studio is thrilled to deliver design services for smaller indoor or outdoor areas that include interior design, softscaping, styling and customized furniture design. The studio undertakes all design stages from preliminary design up to detailed design and tendering documents.
OUR DESIGN THINKING focuses on the research of innovative architectural and urban appropriations in territories that engage the political the cultural and the physical. We take a special focus in the gradual transformation and reshaping of the ground in Urban and Landscape projects that calls for processes that are researched as calculated procedures and involve stages of material transformations necessary to establish relationship between existing and proposed ecological systems and programs on site.
TEAM / CONSULTANTS / COLLABORATIONS
Io Carydi studio has always operated as a team environment. Past and present projects have involved the Architects: V. Vassiliadis, P. Hionidou, G. Koufakis, D. Venizelos, N. Katsikis, F. Kafantaris, Y. Yiounis, M. Katzagiannaki, E. Poulopoulou, J. Apostopoloulos, A. Vrana, T. Sahinidi, K. Margariti. In most cases, our projects operate on an interdisciplinary level. Scientific Consultants that have collaborated with the firm include: A. Karidi, D. Balabanides, E. Patatouka, A. Kefala, Y. Nikolaou, N. Mavronikolaou, G. Bourkoulas, L. Katsoulakos, K. Kelesidou and Y. Machairas. Io Carydi has teamed, collaborated as a design partner or consultant with the following firms: Hargreaves Associates (San Francisco/ Boston /New York), Diller Scofidio & Renfro (New York), MPLUSM Architects, DIVERCITY Architects (Athens / London), State Development, Technical Planning and Development Ltd, Thymios Papayiannis and Associates.
_CV
Io Carydi is a registered architect and urban designer holding a PhD from the NTUA School of Architecture (2015), an MA with Distinction on Landscape Urbanism from the Architectural Association of London (2006) and a Diploma of Architecture in NTUA (2004). She worked as an Associate for Hargreaves Associates in London (2008 – 2011) where she engaged in complex urban design projects such as the new Exeter Forum (UK), the London Olympic Park and The Campus of Montpellier in France. The firm of Io Carydi later partnered with Hargreaves Associates in New York and San Francisco in several urban design projects including the award winning Zaryadye Park in Moscow. Io Carydi’s profile combines academic research, teaching and professional practice with a design portfolio of award winning projects and international collaborations dealing with a variety of scales from indoor and outdoor design to urban landscape regeneration in public / private developments.
Her design explores perspectives for the integration of landscape and environmental systems into the morphology and sustainable function of urban environments. Within this scope, Io has developed a critical insight for the spatial issues relating from the technological modernization of infrastructures and the socio-ecological implications of this change. In this context, her research brings together interrelated fields of ecology, landscape architecture, planning and engineering. Her research has been published in international peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings. Also the firm’s work has been exhibited in Greece and abroad. The firm of Io Carydi has been nominated with several design awards in international competitions and has twice received 1st prize awards for public space design interventions.
_TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2018 – 2019
winter semester
ACADEMIC TEACHING FELLOW Department of Architecture, University of Cyprus
Modulus I: ΑΡΗ 340, Landscape Architecture, 3rd year (design studio +lectures)
Modulus II: ΑΡΗ548, Landscape Architecture and the Urban, 5th year / Graduate Students (design studio + lectures)
2017-2018
spring semester
ADJUNCT LECTURER (PD 407/80), DPRD, University of Thessaly
Modulus: Urban Design for Sustainable Environments, 2nd year (design studio + lectures) with prof. A. Sapounakis
winter semester
ACADEMIC TEACHING FELLOW, Department of Architecture, University of Cyprus
Modulus I: ΑΡΗ 340, Landscape Architecture, 3rd year (design studio + lectures)
Modulus II: ΑΡΗ548, Landscape Architecture and the Urban, 5th year / Graduate Students (design studio + lectures)
winter semester
ACADEMIC TEACHING FELLOW (MIS 5001189), DPRD, University of Thessaly
Modulus: Landscape Architecture, 3rd year (design studio +lectures)
2016-2017
spring semester
ADJUNCT LECTURER (PD 407/80), DPRD, University of Thessaly
Modulus: Urban Design for Sustainable Environments, 2nd year (design studio + lectures) with prof. A. Sapounakis
winter semester
ACADEMIC TEACHING FELLOW (MIS 5001189), DPRD, University of Thessaly
Modulus: Landscape Architecture, 3rd year (design studio +lectures)
2015 – 2016
spring semester
ADJUNCT LECTURER (PD 407/80), DPRD, University of Thessaly
Modulus: Urban Design for Sustainable Environments, 2nd year (design studio +lectures) with prof. A. Sapounakis
2011 – 2012
spring semester
ADJUNCT LECTURER (PD 407/80), School of Architecture, NTUA
Modulus: “8A, Architecture of outdoor public areas in urban and peri-urban environments, 4th year (design studio +lectures)
2011 – 2012
winter semester
TUTOR, School of Architecture, NTUA
Modulus: Architectural Design 9, with professors A. Kourkoulas, A. Vozani and T. Pagonis
2009 – 2010
winter semester
ADJUNCT LECTURER (PD 407/80), Department of Architecture, University of Patras
Core Modulus / Independent functions: “Landscape in Metabolism” for 3rd / 4th year students (design studio +lectures)
2006 – 2007
spring semester
TUTOR, School of Architecture, NTUA
Modulus: “8A, Architecture of outdoor public areas in urban and peri-urban environments, 4th year (design studio +lectures) with professors A. Kourkoulas and M. Mavridou
2005 – 2006
fall semester
Workshop Assistant, Master Program: Landscape Urbanism, Architectural Association, London
_AWARDS
2017 1st Prize
Redevelopment of 640 stremmata of the post industrial area of Lipasmata in Drapetsona
2013 1st Prize
Zaryadye Park (in partnership with Hargreaves Associates)
[Joined venture with Diller Scofidio + Renfro (leader), Citymakers and Transsolar]
2011 Special Mention
Redevelopment of the old GSP in Nicosia, International Architectural Competition (in partnership with Fereos and Associates)
2011 1st Prize
China Air – New City*
[Joined venture of Hargreaves Associates San Fransisco (leader) with Woods Baggot London and Hong Kong]
2009 1st Prize
Montpellier Coeur de Campus*
[Joined venture of Hargreaves Associates (leader) with Forma 6, Terres et Paysages, Confluence]
2009 2nd Prize
Parma Food City* [Joined venture of Hargreaves Associates with SOM (Leader) and ARUP]
2008 1st Prize
New Park at Urban plot 106 in Filothei, Greek Architectural Competition. In collaboration with: Y. Koufakis, J. Yiounis.
2008 1st Prize
Exeter, The FORUM PROJECT*
[Joined venture of Hargreaves Associates with Wilkinson Eyre Architects (Leader) and Burro Happold]
2007 1st Mention
Redesign of Kapnergati Square in Kavala, Greek Architectural Competition.
In collaboration with: Y. Koufakis, E. Poulopoulou. Consultants: Prof. K. Moraitis, A. Kefala, ΕΡΑΤΟΣΘΕΝΗΣ ΑΕ
2007 2nd Mention
Redesign of Faliron Junction, Kavala, Greek Architectural Competition.
In collaboration with: Y. Koufakis, E. Poulopoulou. Consultants: Prof. K. Moraitis, A. Kefala, ΕΡΑΤΟΣΘΕΝΗΣ ΑΕ
*Award in Invited Competition as an Associate of Hargreaves Associates
_GRANTS
2007 – 2015, PhD Research grant, State Scholarships Foundation (ΙΚΥ) Scholarship
2006, MA Award with DISTINCTION, for outstanding dissertation in Landscape Urbanism, AA, London,
2005 – 2006 Graduate Studies Grant, State Scholarships Foundation (ΙΚΥ)
_RESEARCH
2017
SYMΒEEOSIS- Regenerative Agriculture, Bio-periphery Landscape and Synergies with Apiculture
Chief Coordinator: Apigea AE + A. Mazarakis (AUA, Faculty of Crop Science)
The subject of the research project reflects the networking of beekeepers and organic growers in the Greek countryside through empirical research on four farms. Io Carydi’s duties involve: studies of landscape patterns and land use and the writing of a guide of good practices in relation to regenerative agriculture.
2015
CODE PATRAS Rail & City: A Test Planning Process for Patras
Chief Coordinator: Prof. B. Scholl, ETH, School of Spatial Planning
Io Carydi firm was the invited Greek participant amongst other European firms.
Firm’s duties involved: Design Research and Documentation about a bottom up and sustainable planning scheme for the successful integration of rail infrastructure to Patra’s Region.
2012-2013
Investigation Strategies for Networking of Urban Interventions in the Metropolis of Athens (in Greek) Chief Coordinator: Prof. G.Parmenidis, NTUA, School of Architecture
Io Carydi was a research Associate.
Her duties involved: Design Research & Documentation of informal economy in the area of Elaionas. Green Infrastructure Alternatives for the urban re-appropriation of the area of Elaionas, Urban Design Cartography and Strategy diagrams for the implementation of Sustainable Urban Drainage systems together with green planning in Syggrou Avenue.
2013
Assessment & Implementation of design interventions in the public space of the municipality of Zante [in greek]
Chief Coordinator: Prof. D. Karidis, NTUA, School of Architecture
The object of the research project is to inform the long-term Operational Program of the Municipality of Zante for the restoration of a hierarchical Network of public areas, which aims to improve: the access, the orientation of visitors to the environment and its aesthetics / culture
Duties of I. Carydi as a team participant: the research through design and the written documentation of the strategies for the formation of green ecological corridors and the possibility of integrating elements of sustainable urban hydrology in public outdoor spaces of the city of Zante.
2007-2009
ΠΕΒΕ: Investigation of Indicators for Urban Competitiveness between European Metropolises [in greek]
Chief Coordinator: Prof. K. Serraos, NTUA, School of Architecture
Role of Io Carydi: Research Associate. Description of her duties: Comparative analysis of four major metropolises of the northern Mediterranean basin: Barcelona, Naples, Athens and Istanbul, investigating the possibilities of drawing conclusions about the strategies followed by cities in the direction of strengthening their competitiveness and city branding strategies via landscape infrastructure projects.
2006-2007
Εnvironmental Impact Assesment from the creation of a new hub port in Tymbaki [in greek]
Chief Coordinator: Prof. K. Moutzouris, NTUA, School of Civil Engineering Laboratory of Harbor works
Role of Io Carydi: Research Associate. Design research for the creation of mitigation projects for the prevention of the coastal landscape and its cultural and touristic appropriation.