Andreas Leonidou

Experience

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  National Guard of Cyprus

  Jul 2010 - Jul 2012

  Air Force - Airman First Class

  - Specialised in anti-aircraft arms-Physical training on other soldiers-Arms training and practice-Army truck driver delivering soldiers, food and ammunition -Guarding the gate of an army base-Delivering efficient time management plans-Treating low risk traumas-Versatile around the delivering of daily tasks according to their importance

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  UWE Students' Union

  Sept 2013 - Jun 2014

  President of the Hellenic Network

  -Represented all the Greek and Cypriot students at my University-Organised social and entertainment events that brought students of different backgrounds together, such as traditional dance classes, tandem groups, parties, food exchange, trips, board game nights.-Responsible in arranging community and committee meetings-Raised money for various charity organisations and support students facing financial difficulties

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  Arch2o Magazine

  Apr 2015 - Aug 2015

  Architecture Journalism Intern

  -Conducted thorough research on architectural theories within a small team-Published multiple articles on architectural projects -Attended online meetings and group discussion boards-Adopted the use of online blogging and associated techniques and practices

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  Nudge Group

  Apr 2016 - Aug 2016

  Architectural Assistant

  -performed site visits, surveys and analyses-responsible for communicating and discussing with clients- Semi-detached house, Rear extension design and policy researchBristol, UK- Semi-detached house, Side extension survey and designBristol, UK

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  MONOLAB architects

  Oct 2016 - Mar 2017

  Architecture Intern

  - Zarri Beer Lab (Public Building Re-use)Microbrewery and public visitor experience adjacent to an Italian villa and vast gardensCastel Maggiore, Italy- Field Pavilion (Hospitality)Two exclusive rooms within a field, surrounded by polder landscape. Designed as a pavilion under the same roof, and part of a hotel extension on the same site. Utrecht, Netherlands

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  SchilderScholte architecten

  Mar 2017 - Sept 2017

  Architectural Assistant

  - CPO [Collective Private Ownership] (Residential)Six bespoke residences on a communal siteArnhem, Netherlands- 50 / 50 (Residential)Private new-built residence adjacent to a WWII concrete bunker, surrounded by dikes and polder landscapeAcquoy, Netherlands

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  PitTo Studio

  Apr 2017 - May 2018

  Co-Founder and Designer

  PitTo Studio - Architecture and Urban DesignPitTo Studio is mainly focused on the design of proposals for International Architecture and Design Competitions.- Unio (Modular and Adaptable Pavilion) / 2017Re-imagining the Wedding Pavilion within the grounds of a Medieval CastleTorgiano, Italy- Seduction Pavilion / 2018Foundation Fashion Research Italy

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  Andreas Leonidou Design

  May 2018 - Jul 2019

  Freelance Designer

  Independent work on projects ranging from interior design, digital visualisation, illustration and graphic design.These include 3D Modelling of existing projects, the production of Renderings and Visualisations, Interior Design, 2D drafting of residential internal layout modifications and outdoor space renovations.Projects include:-Logo and Poster designs-Interior re-design and branding makeover for an ice parlour in Trieste, Italy- Landscape Garden Design and visualisation of a new-built house, Peveragno, Italy- Interior Design, renovation and layout of two apartmentsMaddaloni, Italy- Interior Design and visualisation of a children's school running coding and robotics programmes and camps, Canada- Loft Conversion, Milan, Italy Show less

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  Hawkins\Brown

  Jul 2019 - Jul 2024

  Working within the Workplace and Infrastructure & Transport sectors across various project scales and work stages including concept design, construction and handover.Projects include:- Brent Cross Town - Workplace mass timber scheme / Stages 2-3- Tottenham Court Road Crossrail Station (Elizabeth Line) / Stages 5-6 (Stirling Prize winner 2024)- Liverpool Street Crossrail Station (Elizabeth Line) / Stages 5-6 (Stirling Prize winner 2024)- Leyton Underground Station capacity upgrade (Central Line) / Stages 1-2- Solihull Station Integrated Transport Hub (West Midlands) / Stages 1-2- Kennington Underground Station Upgrade (Northern Line Extension) / Stages 5-6- West Ham Underground Station bridges / Stage 4 Show less

  • Architect

    Oct 2021 - Jul 2024

  • Part II Architectural Assistant

    Jul 2019 - Oct 2021
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  Manchester School of Architecture (MSA)

  Sept 2019 - Sept 2022

  Visiting Tutor

  Visiting Tutor, Advisor and Critic for the Masters of Architecture degree (MArch)

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  Brush Your Space Ltd.

  Aug 2022 - now

  Founder and Illustrator

  Illustrator and retailer of artworks that are:- Hand-crafted- Bold and colourful- Intricate- FunOther services:- Bespoke drawings and illustrations- Mockup and 3D visualisation of our prints in your space- Print on virtually any product - try us!www.brushyourspace.com

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  Plan A Consultants Ltd

  Jul 2024 - now

  Design Manager

  Involvement in projects for end clients such as NEOM, Qiddiya and NHS England.