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Francesco C.

Senior Architect

Athens, Greece

Global rank:

11,754 / 115,507

Skill pts: 5

2D & 3D Architectural Design Architectural Design Building Construction Design Residential Design Twinmotion

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About

Francesco Castaldi Cuppari is a partner at ef.architects, working alongside Eve Apodiakou. He holds a Master's degree in Architecture & Building Engineering from the University of Pisa and specializes in luxury hospitality and high-end residential design. Francesco has extensive experience not only in architecture and interior design but also in procurement and construction management, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. His portfolio includes collaborations with global brands such as Aman, Banyan Tree, and Fairmont. Based between Italy and Greece, he leads projects from concept to completion with a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and client satisfaction

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Experience

Senior Architect / Project manager QG Investments · Freelance Mar 2022 – Present 3 yrs 9 mos Greece QG Investments is an international construction and development company specialized in designing and building luxury residential properties in southern Athens.

1. Athens Riviera Falirikon: Led design of 13,500 sqm luxury apartments, 1,000 sqm amenities, & 6,000 sqm parking. Managed consultants (architect, MEP, etc.) & collaborated with main architect. Designed with the team apartment interiors. Managed permitting & design development.
2. Athens Riviera Triton: Led design of 10,000sqm luxury apartments with amenities & parking. Managed consultants, collaborated with main architect, designed apartments, and oversaw permitting/construction documentation and solving building site problems with weekly visits. (Current stage: plastering and placing underfloorheating).
3. Chaleur the Petals: Led design of 400sqm office & 300sqm of apartment area including interior design of office & apartments. Managed architectural development, construction drawings, procurement, solving building site problems with weekly visits quality control, client communication, and delivery.
4. Torre della Nostalgia: Led design & construction of 700sqm including interior design, construction drawings, site problem-solving, procurement, quality control, client communication, and delivery.
5. Developed architectural & interior guidelines for the office.
6. Client Engagement: Presented projects & managed client communication throughout sales, ensure client satisfaction through successful project delivery.
7. Delivery of apartments and buildings: Snag list, check that architectural, interior, mep and smart home details and systems are working perfectly.
Partner and Chief Designer ef.architects · Self-employed Feb 2020 – Present 5 yrs 10 mos Greece Focusing on delivering exceptional architectural and interior design solutions. Despite being a secondary endeavor, we have successfully undertaken multiple projects, including:
1. Hotel in Versilia, Italy: Concept design for an 800sqm boutique hotel featuring 19 bedrooms, restaurant, spa, and garden area.
2. Renovation of Italian Cottage House: Directed concept design and design development for a 300sqm cottage house renovation.
3. Interior Design Projects in Voula (G2, G4, G6): Concept design, design development, construction documentation, and site supervision for various apartment projects; G2: 80sqm (Completed); G4: 150sqm (Completed); G6: 165sqm (Under construction).
4. Hotel in Los Angeles, USA. Concept architecture and interior design. 75 bedrooms, 2 event halls (weddings) 2 lobby, 2 restaurants , gym, internal pool, terrace with pool and bar
Partner Effe Effe · Self-employed Jan 2010 – Present 15 yrs 11 mos Italy Real estate business with a portfolio that includes properties in commercial, hospitality, and residential.
• Contributing strategic advice and insights to inform business decisions and providing expertise in assessing market trends and opportunities.
• Collaborating with other partners to optimize property acquisition, sales, and rental processes.
• Participating in discussions and negotiations related to property transactions.
Senior Architect Elastic Architects · Full-time Jul 2019 – Mar 2022 2 yrs 8 mos Greece Contributed to prestigious hospitality projects for brands like Aman, Banyan Tree, One&Only, Brown, Fairmont and Janu. Responsibilities included architecture, interior design, masterplan development, and project coordination. Promoted from Junior Architect to coordinating the concept design of Varko Bay, the office's largest project. Oversaw communication with consultants and coordinated multiple Elastic teams. Personally designed masterplan and various villa typologies. Played a key role in ensuring project success and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
1. Janu Montenegro Hotel & Villas: architectural design and responsible of the construction documentation.
2. Brown Hotel Limassol: architectural and interior concept design and detailed design.
3. Durmitor Hotel & Villas: responsible for the architectural design development, construction documentation and interior design construction documentation.
4. Banyan Tree Varko Bay: project coordinator, masterplan, architectural concept design and schematic design
5. Al Khozama: responsible for the concept design and masterplan
6. Amanvari: spa concept
7. Utopia Blu Kos: construction design
8. Jumeirah Villa: architectural schematic design
9. Huron Street Collinwood: concept design
10. Fairmont Limassol: concept design
11. Landmark Nicosia: interior design construction design
12. Palazzo Pisani Moretta: responsible for the pre concept design
13. Montecastello: pre concept design
14. One&Only Antigua and Barbuda: concept design
Architect NM Architects · Full-time Feb 2019 – Jul 2019 5 mos Greece 1. Mantaray: 3d modeling, rendering
2. Dhil Alsamaka: 3d modeling, rendering
3. Alsous: 3d modeling, rendering
4. BA house: concept design and design development
Architect Intern 314 architecture studio · Internship Sep 2018 – Feb 2019 5 mos Greece 1. Semeli residence: Concept design
2. Alsous: Concept design

Education

University of Pisa M.Sc in Architecture Building Engineering, Architecture and Building Engineering, 105/110 2011 – 2018

Other experience

• Winner Workshop WCM Summer School on Maintenance and Management Engineering First prize at the WCM Summer School in Engineering and Maintenance, in the Dutch Navy base in Den Helder, Netherland, an event organized by World Class Maintenance.
Title of our project: Modular frigates

https://www.worldclassmaintenance.com/35-young-maintenance-professionals-behalen-certificaat-wcm-summer-school-met-case-marine/

Licenses & Certifications

Architect T.E.E Jan 2024 – Present
Civil Engineer University of Pisa Sep 2021 – Present