Using digital, physical tools and machines to design and build spaces, products, objects, experiences, worlds, words and tell stories about them
About
Georgios Grigoriadis is an Architect (of things).
He is an Architect, Designer, Maker, Creative technologist, World and Word Builder, Perpetual Learner and finally, a Generalist.
Georgios is a graduate from the Master of Design (MDes) program at UC Berkeley. He holds a Diploma of Architecture and Architecture Engineering from the School of Architecture of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. He was a researcher at the Innovative Environments research cluster of the same faculty, conducting research and academic related activities.
He is currently based in the San Francisco Bay Area. He is a Lecturer at Berkeley MDes and a Senior Technologist (Design and Product Innovation) at Butlr Technologies.
Education
University of California Berkeley
College of Engineering, College of Environmental Design
Master of Design (MDes)
design.berkeley.edu
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), Greece
Diploma of Architect Engineer (Joint Bachelor and Masters) architecture.auth.gr
College of Engineering, College of Environmental Design
Master of Design (MDes)
design.berkeley.edu
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh), Greece
Diploma of Architect Engineer (Joint Bachelor and Masters) architecture.auth.gr
Experience
Work
2024-
Senior Technologist - Design and Product Innovation / Butlr Technologies
2022-2024
Design Technologist / Butlr Technologies
Butlr is a hardware and software company. The world’s first and only 100% wireless, anonymous people counting and occupancy sensing platform.
butlr.io
2018-2022
Architect, Designer (Co-founder) / GHOST office (no place specific)
Space design agency working at the intersection of design, architecture and technology.
2016-2018
Architect Engineer, Designer / TTDZ Architects and Partners, Greece
Contributed to the design and planning of awarded competition entries, commisions, projects and research activities of the office.
2015-2018
Co-founder / xyzzy, Creative Collective and Space, Greece
xyzzy was a creative collective of architects, artists, scientists. Its purpose was to allow creative experimentation on technology, art and design.
Academic
2022 (Fall 2022)
Lecturer / UC Berkeley Master of Design
DES INV 202: Technology Design Foundations
2023-2024
MDes Design Fellow / UC Berkeley Master of Design, Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation
The Master of Design (MDes) Alumni Design Fellows are graduates of the MDes program who spend dedicated time at the Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation. The Fellows lead activities based on their areas of interest and expertise, participate in critiques in MDes courses and end of semester showcases, attend community events, and support MDes courses and recruitment and admissions efforts.
2022
Graduate Student Instructor (GSI) / UC Berkeley Master of Design
Teaching Assistant. DESINV 200: Design Frameworks: History and theory of design, technology and future making. Professor Dr. Randy Swearer
2022
Jacobs Makerspaces Student Supervisor / UC Berkeley
Worked as a student supervisor in the makerspace of the Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation. Experience in woodshop, metalshop, and rapid prototyping.
2021
Graduate Student Researcher (GSR) / UC Berkeley
Project “Artificialis Relievo, GAN-generated architectural sculptural relief”. Under the direction of Professor Kyle Steinfeld (UC Berkeley CED, Berkeley MDes)
2020-2022
Designer, Creative Catalyst / UC Berkeley Master of Design
Designer for the graduate’s program identity and digital presence. Creative and technical support on the website, brand identity and visual material.
2018-2022
External Collaborator and Lecturer / Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Lecturer and external collaborator in the course “Critical Images” at the School of Architecture AUTh. Professor Dr. Anastasios Tellios
2018-2022
External Collaborator / Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
External collaborator in the course “Spatial Investigations” at the School of Architecture AUTh. Professor Dr. Anastasios Tellios
Research
2018-2022
Researcher / Innovative Environments Research Cluster AUTh, Greece
Research on innovative approaches on architectural design, urban design, environmental design and the design of experimental spatial arrangements.
School of Archicture, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) innen.arch.auth.gr
2019-2021
Researcher / MindSpaces (EU Research Project Horizon2020)
“Art-driven adaptive indoors and outdoors design”.
mindspaces.eu
2018-2020
Researcher / V4Design (EU Research Project Horizon2020)
”Visual and textual content re-purposing for Architecture, Design and VR games.”.
v4design.eu
Honors/Awards
Good Design Award (2024) / Butlr Technologies
August 2024
Tokyo, Japan
Butlr's AI Data Platform recognized for excellence in Office Equipment category, highlighting its innovative fusion of AI with body heat sensing technology. The platform ensures 100% privacy while providing spatial intelligence for workplace optimization and sustainable building management. Award specifically acknowledges the design's privacy-first approach, scalability, and inclusive accessibility. Platform demonstrates significant impact across 23 countries, serving hundreds of enterprise buildings.. Source
Dezeen Awards (2024). Health & Wellbeing Category Longlist /
Butlr Technologies
September 2024
London, UK
Butlr Care platform recognized for its revolutionary approach to senior care through AI-powered spatial intelligence. The solution combines advanced body heat sensing with AI to enhance elderly care while maintaining privacy and dignity. Platform addresses critical healthcare staffing shortages while enabling preventative care and early intervention in senior living facilities. Source
Core77 Design Award (2024), Sustainability Award / Butlr Technologies
June 2024
San Francisco, California, USA
Butlr Technologies has been recognized with the 2024 Sustainability Award at the Core77 Design Awards for their innovative AI Data Platform for Anonymous People Sensing. This technology combines AI with body heat sensing to provide insights on how spaces are used without compromising privacy, making environments safer, more comfortable, and energy-efficient. This recognition highlights Butlr's role in promoting sustainable building practices and enhancing indoor environments for a range of sectors, including healthcare and commercial real estate. Source
IDSA (Industrial Designers Society of America) / Butlr Technologies
November 2023
San Francisco, California, USA
Award for the work conducted within Butlr. The International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) is one of the longest running and most prestigious design awards programs in existence. The competition highlights design in many connected disciplines, including design strategy, branding, digital interaction, and so much more. Source
MDes Citizenship Award / University of California Berkeley
May 2022
College of Engineering, College of Environmental Design
Master of Design (MDes)
This award is presented to the graduating student who has made an exceptionally indelible impact in the life of the MDes community. This recipient has demonstrated strong leadership, has offered generous contributions to the culture of the program, and has embodied a dedication to service in a manner that reflects the core values of the MDes, the Colleges of Engineering & Environmental Design, and the University of California, Berkeley. Awarded during the MDes graduation ceremony for the inaugural cohort of the program.
Gerondelis Foundation Postgraduate Scholar
April 2022
Gerondelis Foundation Inc.
Grant of graduate studies for outstanding academic performance at University of California Berkeley.
A.G. Leventis Foundation Postgraduate Scholar
September 2021
A.G. Leventis Foundation
Grant of graduate studies for outstanding academic performance at University of California Berkeley.
Bodossaki Foundation Postgraduate Scholar
January 2021
Bodossaki Foundation
Grant of graduate studies for outstanding academic performance at University of California Berkeley.
MDes Distinguished Scholar Award / University of California Berkeley
January 2021
College of Engineering, College of Environmental Design
Master of Design (MDes)
In recognition of the achievements of an applicant, the MDes Distinguished Scholar Award is an honor extended only to candidates of the highest caliber.
Honorable Mention
Architectural Competition for the redesign of Ethiage, a former rural area in Larisa, Greece
October 2018
Project: “Campus Horizon”, TTDZ Architects and Partners
Architectural Competition for the redesign of a mixed-use, former rural area in Larisa, Greece, including an agriculture museum, a botanical garden and environmental awareness facilities.
Architecture Award
9th Biennale of Young Greek Architects
September 2018
Hellenic Institute of Architecture, Benaki Museum
TTDZ Architects and Partners
Student and Faculty Excellence Award
December 2016
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
An honor awarded to students and faculty of academic excellence and significant impact in the community.
Third Award
Architectural Competition for the “Reuse of the old stables in the port of Thessaloniki, Greece”
November 2016
Project: "Upcycle: Lapides et Lateres", TTDZ Architects and Partners
Architectural Competition for the reuse of the old stables in the port of Thessaloniki, Greece, including a residency hall, cultural activities building, public space and R&D facilities.
August 2024
Tokyo, Japan
Butlr's AI Data Platform recognized for excellence in Office Equipment category, highlighting its innovative fusion of AI with body heat sensing technology. The platform ensures 100% privacy while providing spatial intelligence for workplace optimization and sustainable building management. Award specifically acknowledges the design's privacy-first approach, scalability, and inclusive accessibility. Platform demonstrates significant impact across 23 countries, serving hundreds of enterprise buildings.. Source
Dezeen Awards (2024). Health & Wellbeing Category Longlist /
Butlr Technologies
September 2024
London, UK
Butlr Care platform recognized for its revolutionary approach to senior care through AI-powered spatial intelligence. The solution combines advanced body heat sensing with AI to enhance elderly care while maintaining privacy and dignity. Platform addresses critical healthcare staffing shortages while enabling preventative care and early intervention in senior living facilities. Source
Core77 Design Award (2024), Sustainability Award / Butlr Technologies
June 2024
San Francisco, California, USA
Butlr Technologies has been recognized with the 2024 Sustainability Award at the Core77 Design Awards for their innovative AI Data Platform for Anonymous People Sensing. This technology combines AI with body heat sensing to provide insights on how spaces are used without compromising privacy, making environments safer, more comfortable, and energy-efficient. This recognition highlights Butlr's role in promoting sustainable building practices and enhancing indoor environments for a range of sectors, including healthcare and commercial real estate. Source
IDSA (Industrial Designers Society of America) / Butlr Technologies
November 2023
San Francisco, California, USA
Award for the work conducted within Butlr. The International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) is one of the longest running and most prestigious design awards programs in existence. The competition highlights design in many connected disciplines, including design strategy, branding, digital interaction, and so much more. Source
MDes Citizenship Award / University of California Berkeley
May 2022
College of Engineering, College of Environmental Design
Master of Design (MDes)
This award is presented to the graduating student who has made an exceptionally indelible impact in the life of the MDes community. This recipient has demonstrated strong leadership, has offered generous contributions to the culture of the program, and has embodied a dedication to service in a manner that reflects the core values of the MDes, the Colleges of Engineering & Environmental Design, and the University of California, Berkeley. Awarded during the MDes graduation ceremony for the inaugural cohort of the program.
Gerondelis Foundation Postgraduate Scholar
April 2022
Gerondelis Foundation Inc.
Grant of graduate studies for outstanding academic performance at University of California Berkeley.
A.G. Leventis Foundation Postgraduate Scholar
September 2021
A.G. Leventis Foundation
Grant of graduate studies for outstanding academic performance at University of California Berkeley.
Bodossaki Foundation Postgraduate Scholar
January 2021
Bodossaki Foundation
Grant of graduate studies for outstanding academic performance at University of California Berkeley.
MDes Distinguished Scholar Award / University of California Berkeley
January 2021
College of Engineering, College of Environmental Design
Master of Design (MDes)
In recognition of the achievements of an applicant, the MDes Distinguished Scholar Award is an honor extended only to candidates of the highest caliber.
Honorable Mention
Architectural Competition for the redesign of Ethiage, a former rural area in Larisa, Greece
October 2018
Project: “Campus Horizon”, TTDZ Architects and Partners
Architectural Competition for the redesign of a mixed-use, former rural area in Larisa, Greece, including an agriculture museum, a botanical garden and environmental awareness facilities.
Architecture Award
9th Biennale of Young Greek Architects
September 2018
Hellenic Institute of Architecture, Benaki Museum
TTDZ Architects and Partners
Student and Faculty Excellence Award
December 2016
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
An honor awarded to students and faculty of academic excellence and significant impact in the community.
Third Award
Architectural Competition for the “Reuse of the old stables in the port of Thessaloniki, Greece”
November 2016
Project: "Upcycle: Lapides et Lateres", TTDZ Architects and Partners
Architectural Competition for the reuse of the old stables in the port of Thessaloniki, Greece, including a residency hall, cultural activities building, public space and R&D facilities.
Publications
Machine Hallucinations: Architecture and Artificial Intelligence (Architectural Design)
Campo, Matias del, and Neil Leach, editors. Machine Hallucinations: Architecture and Artificial Intelligence. John Wiley & Sons, 2022.Artificialis Relievo, p. 134-135. Source
Project Artificialis Relievo was published in this issue of AD. The specific issue, "Machine Hallucinations: Architecture and Artificial Intelligence," explores AI's integration into design and architecture, heralding a new era of augmented intelligence and autonomous design. This issue underscores the transformative potential of AI in architecture, making it a crucial reference for professionals at the innovation frontier.
Balkan Architectural Biennale - Decoding Balkan - International Conference
Tellios A., Zavraka D., Koulali P., Valsamidou K., Grigoriadis G. (2019). “MindSpaces: Art-driven adaptive outdoors and indoors design”
DOMES Epetirida 2019, Yearbook of Greek Young Architects
Athens, Greece
Project: “Campus Horizon”. TTDZ Architecture and Partners
DOMES Epetirida 2018, Yearbook of Greek Young Architects
Athens, Greece
Project: “Upcycle; Lapides et Lateres”. TTDZ Architecture and Partners
Archdaily / Installation: Agora
Online publication
“In This Semi-Derelict Montenegrin Prison, 7 Temporary Structures Untangle the Spatial Possibilities of Nautical Rope.”
ArchDaily, 28 July 2017
Source
Campo, Matias del, and Neil Leach, editors. Machine Hallucinations: Architecture and Artificial Intelligence. John Wiley & Sons, 2022.Artificialis Relievo, p. 134-135. Source
Project Artificialis Relievo was published in this issue of AD. The specific issue, "Machine Hallucinations: Architecture and Artificial Intelligence," explores AI's integration into design and architecture, heralding a new era of augmented intelligence and autonomous design. This issue underscores the transformative potential of AI in architecture, making it a crucial reference for professionals at the innovation frontier.
Balkan Architectural Biennale - Decoding Balkan - International Conference
Tellios A., Zavraka D., Koulali P., Valsamidou K., Grigoriadis G. (2019). “MindSpaces: Art-driven adaptive outdoors and indoors design”
DOMES Epetirida 2019, Yearbook of Greek Young Architects
Athens, Greece
Project: “Campus Horizon”. TTDZ Architecture and Partners
DOMES Epetirida 2018, Yearbook of Greek Young Architects
Athens, Greece
Project: “Upcycle; Lapides et Lateres”. TTDZ Architecture and Partners
Archdaily / Installation: Agora
Online publication
“In This Semi-Derelict Montenegrin Prison, 7 Temporary Structures Untangle the Spatial Possibilities of Nautical Rope.”
ArchDaily, 28 July 2017
Source
Exhibitions
T- / Graduate Showcase Exhibition
Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation, UC Berkeley
May 2022
Work: “Sympoiesis: Robotics as design material”
Architecture Venice Biennale 2021 / Italian Pavilion
May 2022 / Venice, Italy and Online
Architectural Installation “Artificialis Relievo”.
A sculptural bronze installation at the ‘17th International Architecture Exhibition - La biennale di Venezia’.
Kyle Steinfeld, Georgios Grigoriadis, Titus Ebbecke, David Zhou
Architecture Venice Biennale 2021 / Greek Pavilion
May 2022 / Venice, Italy
Innovative Environments Research Cluster / Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Architectural Installation “Palimpsest” at the ‘17th International Architecture Exhibition - La biennale di Venezia’ with curation topic ‘How will we live together?’. Participation at the Greek pavilion with professor Dr. Anastasios Tellios and the Innovative Environments Research Cluster.
Ars Electronica 2021 / A NEW DIGITAL DEAL.
MindSpaces in “Garden Thessaloniki”
September 2021 / Linz, Austria and Online
Innovative Environments Research Cluster
MindSpaces was part of Ars Electronica Festival of 2021 with activities related to its technologies, digital artists and artists in residency. Thessaloniki Garden hosted the MindSpaces project, funded by the European HORIZON2020-STARTS program. Source
Ars Electronica 2020 / In Kepler’s Garden
MindSpaces in “Garden Thessaloniki
September 2020 / Linz, Austria and Online
Innovative Environments Research Cluster
MindSpaces was part of Ars Electronica Festival of 2020 with activities related to its technologies, digital artists and artists in residency. Thessaloniki Garden hosted the MindSpaces project, funded by the European HORIZON2020-STARTS program. Source
Tallinn Architecture Biennale 2019 /
TAB Satellite Program‘Paradisiacal Samplings’
September 2019 / Tallinn, Estonia
The Tallinn Architecture Biennale is an international architecture and urban planning festival with a diverse programme that promotes architectural culture. Work: “Paradisiacal Samplings”. In collaboration with Dr. Despoina Zavraka PhD
Tblisi Architecture Biennale 2018 / Eliptic Focus
October 2018 / Tbilisi, Georgia
Project: “GERUNDS”
9th Biennale of Young Greek Architects / Hellenic Institute of Architecture
September 2018 / Athens, Greece
Project: “Upcycle; Lapides et Lateres”
Project: “Hyades: Suncheon Art Platform”
TTDZ Architects and Partners
Sheltering Humanity: Emergency-hosting proposals for people in the Mediterranean Sea / MOHA Research Center
October 2017 / Kavala, Greece
Curator of the Exhibition
KotorAPSS 2017 / Temporary Workshop with Numen/For UseAPSS
July 2017 / Kotor, Montenegro
Project: “Agora”In collaboration with Dimitrios Chatzinikolis (MIT EECS, MIT SMArchs, Dip.Arch. AUTh) and Vasilios Aloutsanidis (MAS ETH, Dip.Arch.AUTh)
Exhibition “90 years Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Campus”
February 2017 / Thessaloniki, Greece
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki / Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki
Architectural Installation “Nephos”
60 years Faculty of Engineering Exhibition
November 2016 / Thessaloniki, Greece
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki / Warehouse C, Port of Thessaloniki
Architectural Installation “Nephos”
Jacobs Institute for Design Innovation, UC Berkeley
May 2022
Work: “Sympoiesis: Robotics as design material”
Architecture Venice Biennale 2021 / Italian Pavilion
May 2022 / Venice, Italy and Online
Architectural Installation “Artificialis Relievo”.
A sculptural bronze installation at the ‘17th International Architecture Exhibition - La biennale di Venezia’.
Kyle Steinfeld, Georgios Grigoriadis, Titus Ebbecke, David Zhou
Architecture Venice Biennale 2021 / Greek Pavilion
May 2022 / Venice, Italy
Innovative Environments Research Cluster / Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Architectural Installation “Palimpsest” at the ‘17th International Architecture Exhibition - La biennale di Venezia’ with curation topic ‘How will we live together?’. Participation at the Greek pavilion with professor Dr. Anastasios Tellios and the Innovative Environments Research Cluster.
Ars Electronica 2021 / A NEW DIGITAL DEAL.
MindSpaces in “Garden Thessaloniki”
September 2021 / Linz, Austria and Online
Innovative Environments Research Cluster
MindSpaces was part of Ars Electronica Festival of 2021 with activities related to its technologies, digital artists and artists in residency. Thessaloniki Garden hosted the MindSpaces project, funded by the European HORIZON2020-STARTS program. Source
Ars Electronica 2020 / In Kepler’s Garden
MindSpaces in “Garden Thessaloniki
September 2020 / Linz, Austria and Online
Innovative Environments Research Cluster
MindSpaces was part of Ars Electronica Festival of 2020 with activities related to its technologies, digital artists and artists in residency. Thessaloniki Garden hosted the MindSpaces project, funded by the European HORIZON2020-STARTS program. Source
Tallinn Architecture Biennale 2019 /
TAB Satellite Program‘Paradisiacal Samplings’
September 2019 / Tallinn, Estonia
The Tallinn Architecture Biennale is an international architecture and urban planning festival with a diverse programme that promotes architectural culture. Work: “Paradisiacal Samplings”. In collaboration with Dr. Despoina Zavraka PhD
Tblisi Architecture Biennale 2018 / Eliptic Focus
October 2018 / Tbilisi, Georgia
Project: “GERUNDS”
9th Biennale of Young Greek Architects / Hellenic Institute of Architecture
September 2018 / Athens, Greece
Project: “Upcycle; Lapides et Lateres”
Project: “Hyades: Suncheon Art Platform”
TTDZ Architects and Partners
Sheltering Humanity: Emergency-hosting proposals for people in the Mediterranean Sea / MOHA Research Center
October 2017 / Kavala, Greece
Curator of the Exhibition
KotorAPSS 2017 / Temporary Workshop with Numen/For UseAPSS
July 2017 / Kotor, Montenegro
Project: “Agora”In collaboration with Dimitrios Chatzinikolis (MIT EECS, MIT SMArchs, Dip.Arch. AUTh) and Vasilios Aloutsanidis (MAS ETH, Dip.Arch.AUTh)
Exhibition “90 years Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Campus”
February 2017 / Thessaloniki, Greece
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki / Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki
Architectural Installation “Nephos”
60 years Faculty of Engineering Exhibition
November 2016 / Thessaloniki, Greece
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki / Warehouse C, Port of Thessaloniki
Architectural Installation “Nephos”