John Kanakas
John Kanakas is an acclaimed agency based in Athens, Greece. Recognized for their exceptional talent and innovative design prowess, John Kanakas has been honored as the winner of an esteemed A' Design Awards in the Architecture category. With a deep commitment to design excellence and a keen eye for detail, John Kanakas continues to shape the future of design in Greece and beyond.
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John Kanakas is a Greek-British Architect with Cypriot origins, born in Athens and lived more than a decade in London. Prior to founding Direction Architects, operating between Athens and London, he gained a vast experience, working at Zaha Hadid Architects and Foster + Partners. John received his Part 1, 2 & 3 from the Architectural Association and he is a registered and RIBA Chartered Architect in the UK and Greece. John is passionate about the relationship between architecture and society and how the built environment in relation to site specific conditions, cultural factors and local parameters influence our cities, our communities and the spaces we live in. His work operates at the intersection between architecture and philosophy, while in the same time they have a strong social character.
WDR D-Rank
Associate / Collega
John Kanakas exhibits adequate technical skills and a creative mindset, focusing on functional and professional design solutions. Their consistent performance underscores a dedication to design excellence, with a foundation that promises further development and achievement.
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