
Mr Asterios Agkathidis DipArch MA ARB
Senior Lecturer Architecture
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Selected Publications
- Architectural hybrid material composites: computationally enabled techniques to control form generation. (Journal article - 2019)
- Generative Design: Form Finding Techniques in Architecture (Book - 2016)
- Sustainable Retrofits: Post War Residential Towers in Britain (Book - 2018)
- Parametrising historical Chinese courtyard-dwellings: An algorithmic design framework for the digital representation of Siheyuan iterations based on traditional design principles (Journal article - 2020)
2020
Parametrising historical Chinese courtyard-dwellings: An algorithmic design framework for the digital representation of Siheyuan iterations based on traditional design principles (Journal article)
Wang, Y., Agkathidis, A., & Crompton, A. (2020). Parametrising historical Chinese courtyard-dwellings: An algorithmic design framework for the digital representation of Siheyuan iterations based on traditional design principles. Frontiers of Architectural Research, 9(4), 751-773. doi:10.1016/j.foar.2020.07.003
Application of robotic technologies for the fabrication of traditional Chinese timber joints (Conference Paper)
Zhao, J., Lombardi, D., & Agkathidis, A. (2020). Application of robotic technologies for the fabrication of traditional Chinese timber joints. In eCAADe 2020. Berlin.
Translating Fengshui into algorithmic design: A digital tool to examine the impact of Fengshui on Siheyuan’s layout (Conference Paper)
Wang, Y., Agkathidis, A., & Crompton, A. (2020). Translating Fengshui into algorithmic design: A digital tool to examine the impact of Fengshui on Siheyuan’s layout. In eCAADe 38 Vol. 2 (pp. 391-400). Berlin.
2019
Architectural hybrid material composites: computationally enabled techniques to control form generation. (Journal article)
Berdos, Y., Agkathidis, A., & Brown, A. (2019). Architectural hybrid material composites: computationally enabled techniques to control form generation.. Architectural Science Review. doi:10.1080/00038628.2019.1666357
Parametric Beijing Siheyuan An algorithmic approach for the generation of Siheyuan housing variants based on its traditional design principles (Conference Paper)
Wang, Y., Agkathidis, A., & Crompton, A. (2019). Parametric Beijing Siheyuan An algorithmic approach for the generation of Siheyuan housing variants based on its traditional design principles. In ECAADE SIGRADI 2019: ARCHITECTURE IN THE AGE OF THE 4TH INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION, VOL 1 (pp. 519-528). Retrieved from http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/
Dark Matter Garden: A case study in algorithmic modelling and digital fabrication of complex steel structures. (Journal article)
Agkathidis, A. (2019). Dark Matter Garden: A case study in algorithmic modelling and digital fabrication of complex steel structures.. Frontiers of Architectural Research, 8, 303-310. doi:10.1016/j.foar.2019.05.003
Active membranes: 3D printing of elastic fibre patterns on pre-stretched textiles (Journal article)
Agkathidis, A., Yorgos, B., & Brown, A. (2019). Active Membranes: 3D printing elastic fibre patterns on pre-stretched textiles. International Journal of Architectural Computing, 17(1), 74-87. doi:10.1177/1478077118800890
2018
Sustainable Retrofits: Post War Residential Towers in Britain (Book)
Agkathidis, A., & Urbano Gutierrez, R. (2018). Sustainable Retrofits: Post War Residential Towers in Britain. London: Routledge. Retrieved from https://www.routledge.com/
2017
Free-form Transformation Of Spatial Bar Structures Developing a design framework for kinetic surfaces geometries by utilising parametric tools (Conference Paper)
Hussein, H., Agkathidis, A., & Kronenburg, R. (2017). Free-form Transformation Of Spatial Bar Structures Developing a design framework for kinetic surfaces geometries by utilising parametric tools. In ECAADE 2017: SHARING OF COMPUTABLE KNOWLEDGE! (SHOCK!), VOL 1 (pp. 747-756). Retrieved from http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/
Biomorphic Structures: Architecture Inspired by Nature (Book)
Agkathidis, A. (2017). Biomorphic Structures: Architecture Inspired by Nature. London: Laurence King Publishing.
2016
Rethinking Complexity: Vladimir Shukhov’s Steel Lattice Structures (Journal article)
Edemskaya, E., & Agkathidis, A. (2016). Rethinking Complexity: Vladimir Shukhov’s Steel Lattice Structures. Journal of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures, 57(3), 201-208. doi:10.20898/j.iass.2016.189.806
Incorporating Digital Tools with Ceramic Crafting: Design and fabrication of light diffusing screen shells (Journal article)
Agkathidis, A., & Urbano Gutierrez, R. (2016). Incorporating Digital Tools with Ceramic Crafting: Design and fabrication of light diffusing screen shells. Journal of the International Association for Shell and Spatial Structures, 57(3), 209-217. doi:10.20898/j.iass.2016.189.814
Implementing Biomorphic Design Design Methods in Undergraduate Architectural Education (Conference Paper)
Agkathidis, A. (2016). Implementing Biomorphic Design Design Methods in Undergraduate Architectural Education. In ECAADE 2016: COMPLEXITY & SIMPLICITY, VOL 1 (pp. 291-298). Retrieved from http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/
Generative Design: Form Finding Techniques in Architecture (Book)
Agkathidis, A. (2016). Generative Design: Form Finding Techniques in Architecture. London: Laurence King Publishing.
2015
WestendGate Tower in Frankfurt (Report)
Just, M., Burgeff, T., & Agkathidis, A. (2015). WestendGate Tower in Frankfurt. Prestel Publishing. Retrieved from http://www.dam-online.de/
Generative Design Methods Implementing Computational Techniques in Undergraduate Architectural Education (Conference Paper)
Agkathidis, A. (2015). Generative Design Methods Implementing Computational Techniques in Undergraduate Architectural Education. In ECAADE 2015: REAL TIME - EXTENDING THE REACH OF COMPUTATION, VOL 2 (pp. 47-55). Retrieved from http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/
Vladimir Shukhov A Critical Review on Digital Architecture (Conference Paper)
Edemskaya, E., & Agkathidis, A. (2015). Vladimir Shukhov A Critical Review on Digital Architecture. In ECAADE 2015: REAL TIME - EXTENDING THE REACH OF COMPUTATION, VOL 1 (pp. 395-402). Retrieved from http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/
The Aesthetics of Energy Efficient Retrofit: Post-war social residential towers in Britain (Chapter)
Agkathidis, A., & Urbano Gutiérrez, R. (2015). The Aesthetics of Energy Efficient Retrofit: Post-war social residential towers in Britain. In D. Gloster, & J. -P. Nunes (Eds.), RIBA Education Yearbook 2014 (pp. 134-137). London: Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
2014
Deceptive Landscape Installation Algorithmic patterning strategies for a small pavilion (Conference Paper)
Agkathidis, A., & Kocaturk, T. (2014). Deceptive Landscape Installation Algorithmic patterning strategies for a small pavilion. In FUSION: DATA INTEGRATION AT ITS BEST, VOL 2 (pp. 71-79). Retrieved from http://gateway.webofknowledge.com/
Deceptive Landscape Installation (Internet publication)
Agkathidis, A. (2014). Deceptive Landscape Installation. Architizer. Retrieved from http://architizer.com/projects/deceptive-landscape-1/
Deceptive Landscape Installation (Internet publication)
Agkathidis, A. (2014). Deceptive Landscape Installation. archisearch. Retrieved from http://www.archisearch.gr/
Deceptive Landscape Installation (Internet publication)
Agkathidis, A. (2014). Deceptive Landscape Installation. archinect.com. Retrieved from http://archinect.com/
High Tech-Low Tech: Digital design and manufacturing in China (Chapter)
Agkathidis, A. (2014). High Tech-Low Tech: Digital design and manufacturing in China. In T. Anastasios (Ed.), Agile Design: Advanced Architectural Cultures (pp. 84-89). Thessaloniki: Cannot Not Design Publishers.
Parametric Design for Architecture, by Wassim Jabi (Report)
Agkathidis, A. (2014). Parametric Design for Architecture, by Wassim Jabi. eCAADe.
2013
Tree-Structure Canopy: A Case Study in Design and Fabrication of Complex Steel Structures using Digital Tools (Journal article)
Agkathidis, A., & Brown, A. (2013). Tree-Structure Canopy: A Case Study in Design and Fabrication of Complex Steel Structures using Digital Tools. International Journal of Architectural Computing, 11(1), 87-104. doi:10.1260/1478-0771.11.1.87
2012
Computational Architecture: Digital Designing Tools and Manufacturing Techniques (Book)
Agkathidis, A. (Ed.) (2012). Computational Architecture: Digital Designing Tools and Manufacturing Techniques. Amsterdam / Singapore: Bis Publishers / Page One Publishers. Retrieved from http://www.amazon.com/
WestendGate Tower in Frankfurt (Report)
Just, M., Burgeff, T., & Agkathidis, A. (2012). WestendGate Tower in Frankfurt. Archiworld Co. LTD.
WestendGate Tower in Frankfurt (Chapter)
Just, M., Burgeff, T., & Agkathidis, A. (2012). WestendGate Tower in Frankfurt. In Hotel Architecture (pp. 112-121). Hong Kong / Shenzhen: Hi-Design Publishing.
WestendGate Tower in Frankfurt (Chapter)
Just, M., Burgeff, T., & Agkathidis, A. (2012). WestendGate Tower in Frankfurt. In Facades, Design Construction and Technology (pp. 176-179). Salenstein, Swizerland: Braun Publishers.
2011
Changierend im Sonnenlicht Marriott-Hotel in Frankfurt umgebaut (Internet publication)
Malte, J., Burgeff, T., & Agkathidis, A. (2011). Changierend im Sonnenlicht Marriott-Hotel in Frankfurt umgebaut. Baunetz. Retrieved from http://www.baunetz.de/
Green Carpet (Chapter)
Agkathidis., & Asterios. (2011). Green Carpet. In EASA (Ed.), City Index (pp. 82-83). Athens: EASA.
WestendGate Tower in Frankfurt (Internet publication)
Just, M., Burgeff, T., & Agkathidis, A. (2011). WestendGate Tower in Frankfurt. archdaily. Retrieved from http://www.archdaily.com/175519/westendgate-just-burgeff-architekten-a3lab/
WestendGate Tower in Frankfurt (Internet publication)
Malte, J., Burgeff, T., & Agkathidis, A. (2011). WestendGate Tower in Frankfurt. De Architekt. Retrieved from http://www.dearchitect.nl/
Young Architects in Greece, Works of A3lab (Journal article)
Agkathidis, A. (2011). Young Architects in Greece, Works of A3lab. Architecture in Greece, (45/201), 60-66.
2010
Bioclimatic Wave: Sustainable Facade for Piraeus Tower (Chapter)
Agkathidis, A., Just, M., & Burgeff, T. (2010). Bioclimatic Wave: Sustainable Facade for Piraeus Tower. In V. Mistriotis (Ed.), Piraeus Tower 2010: Changing the Face / Facades Reformation (pp. 56-68). Athens: greekarchitects.gr - Vassilis Mistriotis.
Digital Manufacturing in Design and Architecture (Book)
Agkathidis, A. (Ed.) (2010). Digital Manufacturing in Design and Architecture. Amsterdam / Singapore / Seoul: Bis Publishers / Page One Publishers / Ki-Moon Dang publishers. Retrieved from http://www.amazon.com/
From Design to Production (Journal article)
Agkathidis, A. (2010). From Design to Production. Joint Study Journal 08/10: the Fantastic and the Constructible, (17), 62-65.
Neues Entrée (Internet publication)
Just, M., Burgeff, T., & Agkathidis, A. (2010). Neues Entrée. world architects. Retrieved from http://www.german-architects.com/
Performative Geometries: Transforming Textile Techniques (Book)
Agkathidis, A., & Schillig, G. (Eds.) (2010). Performative Geometries: Transforming Textile Techniques. Amsterdam / Singapore: Bis Publishers / Page One Publishers. Retrieved from http://www.amazon.co.uk/
WestendGate in Frankfurt: Neue Fassade, neues Energiekonzept (Internet publication)
Just, M., Burgeff, T., & Agkathidis, A. (2010). WestendGate in Frankfurt: Neue Fassade, neues Energiekonzept. DETAIL. Retrieved from http://www.detail.de/
White Chapel (Report)
Agkathidis, A. (2010). White Chapel. Mark Publishers.
2009
Grand Standing (Chapter)
Brandlhuber, A., & Agkathidis, A. (2009). Grand Standing. In Wüstenrot-Stiftung (Ed.), Innerstädtische Konversionen- Wohnen in Frankfurt am Main: ZukunftsWerkstatt Wohnbauen; Sommerakademie[der Wüstenrot Stiftung] 2008[in Frankfurt am Main] (pp. 119). Mannheim: Wüstenrot-Stiftung.
Modular Constructs (Journal article)
Agkathidis, A. (2009). Modular Constructs. Joint Study Journal 07/08: Digital Media and the Creative Process, (16).
Modular Structures in Design and Architecture (Book)
Agkathidis, A. (Ed.) (2009). Modular Structures in Design and Architecture. Amsterdam / Singapore / Seoul: Bis Publishers / Page One Publishers / Ki-Moon Dang publishers. Retrieved from http://www.amazon.com/
Sports- and Culture Center Holmbladsgade, Kopenhagen (Design)
Brandlhuber, A., Agkathidis, A., Emde, M., Kraushaar, M., & Mandrup, D. (2009). Sports- and Culture Center Holmbladsgade, Kopenhagen [Paper].
Theater of Immanence (Design)
van Berkel, B., Bettum, J., Etchegorry, L., Agkathidis, A., Buck, B., Kebel, I., . . . Gal, D. (2009). Theater of Immanence [Paper].
Town Hall of Paphos, Cyprus (Chapter)
Agkathidis, A., & Bettum, J. (2009). Town Hall of Paphos, Cyprus. In Walls: 6th Panhellenic Architecture Exhibition, Patras, 21 November - 20 December 2009 (pp. 196-197). Patras: SANA.
2008
1m / 500.000 years, Museum for Human Evolution (Chapter)
Agkathidis, A. (2008). 1m / 500.000 years, Museum for Human Evolution. In 5th Biennale of Greek Architects (pp. 16-17). Athens: Hellenic Institute of Architecture.
Camouflage (Chapter)
Agkathidis, A. (2008). Camouflage. In V. Mistriotis (Ed.), D. Areopagitou 08 (pp. 44-46). Athens: greekarchitects.gr - Vassilis Mistriotis.
Form Defining Strategies (Journal article)
Agkathidis, A. (2008). Form Defining Strategies. Joint Study Journal 06/07: Digital Intentions Explorations and Accidents, (15), 59-61.
Form Defining Strategies, experimental architectural design (Book)
Agkathidis, A., Hudert, M., & Schillig, G. (Eds.) (2008). Form Defining Strategies, experimental architectural design. Berlin / New York: Wasmuth Publishers / DAP. Retrieved from http://www.amazon.co.uk/
Sports & Culture Centre (Internet publication)
Mandrup Arkitekter, D., b&k+, B. A., Agkathidis, A., Emde, M., & Kraushaar, M. (2008). Sports & Culture Centre. archdaily. Retrieved from http://www.archdaily.com/
Various Works 2001-2005 (Chapter)
Brandlhuber, A., Agkathidis, A., Emde, M., & Kraushaar, M. (2008). Various Works 2001-2005. In C. Muhr, & E. Markus (Eds.), 0119. Brandlhuber b&k+. 1992-2008 (pp. 156). Cologne: Walter König.
2007
'Crystal', Kopenhagen (Chapter)
Brandlhuber, A., Agkathidis, A., Emde, M., Kraushaar, M., & Mandrup, D. (2007). 'Crystal', Kopenhagen. In Unknown Book (pp. 20-21). Brandlhuber Arno.
2nd Prize, By the Sea (Design)
Agkathidis, A., Hackh, H. P., & Choe, Y. J. (2007). 2nd Prize, By the Sea [Paper].
3D Ornament (Chapter)
Agkathidis, A. (2007). 3D Ornament. In A. Kalfopoulos (Ed.), Other Places (pp. 80-88). Thessaloniki: State Museum Of Contemporary Art.
Architects on-line (Report)
Agkathidis, A. (2007). Architects on-line.
CITYhouse (Design)
Agkathidis, A., Hackh, H. P., & Choe, Y. J. (2007). CITYhouse [Paper].
Sports- and Culture Center Holmbladsgade, Kopenhagen (Chapter)
Brandlhuber, A., Agkathidis, A., Emde, M., Kraushaar, M., & Mandrup, D. (2007). Sports- and Culture Center Holmbladsgade, Kopenhagen. In Unknown Book (pp. 24-27). Bauwelt.
2006
Park of Mourning (Chapter)
Manolidis, K., & Agkathidis, A. (2006). Park of Mourning. In 5th Pan-Hellenic Architectural Work Exhibition Catalogue (pp. 440-443). Athens: Papasotiriou Publishers.
Transition (Design)
Agkathidis, A., Hackh, H. P., & Choe, Y. J. (2006). Transition [Paper].
2005
Various Works 2001-2005 (Chapter)
Brandlhuber, A., Agkathidis, A., Emde, M., & Kraushaar, M. (2005). Various Works 2001-2005. In Burckhardt, & Martin (Eds.), Brandlhuber: Eine Fiktion (pp. 200). Cologne: Walter König.
2004
German Art Bienalle Pavilion in Sao Paolo (Chapter)
Brandlhuber, A., Agkathidis, A., Emde, M., & Kraushaar, M. (2004). German Art Bienalle Pavilion in Sao Paolo. In H. U. Obrist (Ed.), Thomas Demand: B&K+ Bienal de Sao Paulo 2004 (pp. 136). Cologne / New York: Walter König / DAP.
2002
Deceptive Landscape (Chapter)
Reinhardt, D. (Ed.) (2002). Deceptive Landscape. In Frankfurt Sessions (pp. 24-29). Frankfurt: Staedelschule.
2001
Olympic Village of Athens, from the edge of the city (Chapter)
Nikiforidis, P., Cuomo, B., Tarani, P., & Agkathidis, A. (2001). Olympic Village of Athens, from the edge of the city. In M. Paparounis (Ed.), Third Biennale of Younf Greek Architects (pp. 244-247). Athens: Hellenic Institute of Architecture.
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