OUR HISTORY

Exploring modernity

Insolent, impudent studies with controversial roots and first ambitious projects.

Architect and planner Thymio Papayannis establishes the consulting firm “Thymio Papayannis and Associates Inc”.

A period of redevelopment

The firm takes part in large scale projects that affect the Athenian cityscape and takes first steps in implementing a coherent territorial policy for Metropolitan Athens.

Architectural design integrated into the natural landscape

First environmental awareness – Mature approach to projects – Urban planning initiatives – Expansion into technical building studies.

The Olympic challenge

TPA designs the most important Olympic Projects of 2004 through the regeneration of the Faleron waterfront and the Olympic Venues.

Intensive efforts for nature, environment and culture

TPA establishes itself as one of the leading architectural and spatial planning firms in Greece, with projects targeting natural heritage, regeneration of brownfield areas and adaptive reuse.

The TPA team, drawing from the 60 years of experience of the firm and with social sensitivity, vision, creativity, insistence for excellency and vanguard work will continue to contribute decisively to the improvement of the quality of life, in Greece and abroad.

Tapping into international projects

TPA implements its integrated development approach to international projects in the Balkans, the Middle East and UAE, strengthening its role and recognition.

Dates that count

1968/1992

EU ADVISOR ON GREEK NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

1990

ESTABLISHING THE SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF PRESPA - PRESIDENT SINCE 2003

1992

CONTRIBUTION TO THE FOUNDATION OF THE GREEK BIOTOPE/ WETLAND CENTRE

1998-2005

SENIOR ADVISOR TO THE RAMSAR SECRETARY GENERAL

1991-2001

FOUNDER-COORDINATOR OF THE MEDITERRANEAN WETLAND INITIATIVE (MEDWET)

1992-2004