Dimitri Papatheodorou
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studio: 271 Mutual St.
Born in Toronto, 1964.
Studied Art and Architecture from 1983 – 1989 University of Waterloo,
Canada.
Bachelor of Environmental Studies 1987, Bachelor of Architecture (Honours)
1989
Member of the Ontario Association of Architects, Toronto Society of Architects,
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada,
Former Board Member of Propeller Centre for the Visual Arts, Toronto.
Founding member of the Transmission Commission - an art collective.
Member of the Sherbourne Health Centre Art Committee, Toronto
Principal of Papatheodorou & Wodkiewicz Architects
Represented by the James Baird Gallery, Pouch Cove, Newfoundland.
Represented by the Delong Gallery, Toronto
Represented by Elliott Louis Gallery, Vancouver
Represented by the Weiss Gallery, Calgary
2009 November Solo Show, Elliott Louis Gallery, Vancouver
2009 June Solo Show, James Baird Gallery, Pouch Cove
2008 October Solo Show, Delong Gallery, Toronto
2008 February Solo Show, James Baird Gallery at the Delong Gallery, Toronto
2007 November Group Show, Snap Contemporary Art, Vancouver
2007 November Process Gallery, Gallery 1313, Toronto
2007 October Solo Show, Snap Contemporary Art, Vancouver
2007 March Solo Show, Gallery 1313, Toronto
2006 November Solo Show, James Baird Gallery, Pouch Cove Newfoundland
2006 October Solo Show, Snap Contemporary Art, Vancouver BC.
2006 October SPIN Gallery, Toronto
Group Show “First Kiss”
2006 April SPIN Gallery, Toronto
Group Show “Sticks + Stones”
2006 August Co-curated INTENTS CITY, hosted by the Aids Conference of Toronto2006
2005 October “Refuse To Die” show at Propeller Centre for the
Visual Arts
Olga Korper Curator, Dimitri Papatheodorou Coordinator
2005 Sept./Oct. Solo Show “the REVEAL” Propeller Centre for the Visual Arts, Toronto
2005 August Fran Hill Gallery, Toronto.
Wegway Annual Curated Show
2005 Jan./April Ray Berndston/Lovas Stanley, Royal Bank Plaza, Toronto
2005 January Members Show, Propeller Centre for the Visual Arts, Toronto
2004 November Solo Show, Propeller Centre for the Visual Arts, Toronto; featured on cover of Slate Magazine, November Issue
2003 September Solo Show “Ghosts” Realtime Gallery, the Distillery Toronto
2003 June Solo Show, COOP on Scollard, Toronto
2003 April Group Show, COOP on Scollard, Toronto
2002 Solo Show, Gallery 401 Toronto
2002 Corporate Commission
STILLWATER – an urban Spa
Park Hyatt Toronto
2001 Corporate Commission
Westmont Hospitality Head Offices
Architecture Biography:
2009- Principal: Dimitri Papatheodorou Architect
86 Gerrard Street East, Condominium Lobby Renovations and Second Floor Additions
Zivojinovich Residence, Uxbridge Ontario
Kuwahara Residence, Leaside Toronto
2005-2009 Principal: Papatheodorou & Wodkiewicz Architects
Zivojinovich Residence, Uxbridge Ontario
Kuwahara Residence, Leaside Toronto
Towhnouse and Infill Development, Woodbine Avenue Toronto
Townhouse and Infill Development, Leslie Street Toronto
Simons-Kubeka Residence, Toronto
Litner Residence, Etobicoke
George Brown College Centre for Hospitality & Tourism, Toronto
Proposal for a new four storey addition to the Centre for Hospitality and Tourism,
including new classrooms, labs, and redevelopment of all public space.
Shortlisted for Saskatoon River Landing Memorial Landmark Competition
1999-2005 Principal: Dimitri Papatheodorou Architect
Advanced Visualization Centre (AVC) the DX-Design Exchange Ground Floor, Toronto
This project involved the ground floor renovation of Toronto’s Design
Exchange to include a 25 seat theatre housing the institutions state of the
art Advanced Visualization Centre.
Network Child Care Centre, Bloor & Landsdowne, Toronto
Completed in 2003, this project serves the child care needs of the local community.
It offers 24 Pre-school spaces and 15 Toddler Spaces in a “fun” and “colourful” environment.
Renovations to St. Irene’s Orthodox Church, Toronto
Originally, this building was a large mechanic’s garage. Purchased by
the congregation in the 70’s, it finally received a major renovation
in 2003. The flat roof was replaced with a shaped basilica style roof, and
updates were made to all systems.
Doris Drive Residence, Toronto
Cluff Residence, Toronto (design)
1993-2004 Associate: HCA ARCHITECTURE Incorporated Architects
From 1993 to 2004 Dimitri Papatheodorou was an associate and lead design architect with HCA ARCHITECTURE Incorporated Architects. The firm’s projects involve new construction and rehabilitating existing properties with scope varying from $250k to $50Million. He has taken design leadership roles on a number of residential developments, hospitality projects, churches, institutional and commercial ventures as follows:
STILLWATER Spa, Toronto
Bellair Garden Condominium - 120 units at Don Valley Parkway and York Mills,
Toronto
The Old Mill Condominium Development
A 24 storey, 200 unit housing project for Peel Living, Brampton
Marriott Courtyard, 475 Yonge Street Toronto
Park Hyatt Hotel, 4 Avenue Road, Toronto
Massing and Feasibility Studies for Peel Regional Headquarters
Park Hyatt Spa, Los Angeles
Greek Orthodox Church, Markham
Confederation Place Housing Development for Peel Living, Mississauga
Metamorphosis Daycare, Toronto
St. Joseph=s Health Centre Parkade, Toronto
First Step Non-Profit Homes, Toronto
St. Nicholas Community Centre, Scarborough
Delta Airport Hotel, Toronto
Penthouse Redevelopment, 701 Don Mills Road, Toronto
Beckett House - Georgian Bay
Concept and design alternatives on various hotel properties in the Toronto
area
Several Radisson Hotel conversions: London, Kitchener, Toronto
1988 to 1993
For several years, Dimitri Papatheodorou worked with Paul Reuber Incorporated Architect on such projects as:
Lakeshore Village Housing Development, Etobicoke
Moss Park Community Redevelopment Plan, Toronto
Massey Centre for Women, Toronto
Robert Cooke and Lakeshore Gardens Co-ops, Etobicoke
Ascot Downs Co-operatives, Etobicoke
Rosedale Community Co-op, Toronto
Dimitri Papatheodorou contributed to the design work of several established
architectural firms in Toronto. From 1988 to 1993 he was engaged in the development
of a few noteworthy Housing Projects with Paul Reuber Incorporated Architect;
the Moss Park Community Redevelopment Project, for example, included a plan
to infill an existing 1000 unit housing super-block with 225 new family grade-related
units and revamping the lobbies and common spaces of 4 high-rise buildings.
Moss Park was unique in that the tenants formed a working committee which successfully
worked with the Architects in designing a strategy to deal with the diverse
concerns of a complex community.
Additional Projects:
Commercial:
Financial Centre, Edmonton for Olympia & York with Adamson Associates,
1987
Library:
Toronto Public Library Service Station with Baldwin and Franklin Architects,
1985
Broadcasting:
Chum/City-TV. Building - 299 Queen Street with Quadrangle Architects (previously
Klein Taylor Goldsmith Architects), 1984-1985
Academic Experience:
2000-2010
Ryerson University Architecture Second Year Studio
George Brown College Institute Without Boundaries Course Faculty
2008-2009
Ryerson University Architecture Fourth Year Studio (Thesis)
George Brown College Institute Without Boundaries Course Faculty
2007-2008
Ryerson University Architecture Second Year Studio
George Brown College Institute Without Boundaries Faculty
2006-2007
Ryerson University Architecdture Second and Third Year Studio, and Lecturer
OCAD Guest Critic
2005-2007
Ryerson University Architecture First, Second and Third Year Studio , and
Lecturer
OCAD Guest Critic
2003-2004
Ryerson University: Thesis Mentor
OCAD Guest Critic
2002-2003
Ryerson University: Thesis Mentor
OCAD Lecturer
2001-2002
Ryerson University Thesis Mentor
Awards & Publications:
2008 Toronto Life Magazine, Art Section - October Issue
2008 Carte Blanche Painting, Magenta Publishing
2007 Vancouver Sun, Solo Show Snap Contemporary Art
2007 Michael Dault, Globe & Mail, Solo Show at Gallery 1313 March
2006 Michael Dault, Monday Art Post, Group Show at Spin Gallery "Sticks and Stones" April 5th-30th 2006
2006
39 Doris Drive National Post Feature, Saturday January 28th Arts Section
2005 Steve Hopson, Flack 3, The Reveal at Propeller Centre for the Visual Arts. Sept.-October 2005
2003
STILLWATER SPA National Post Design Exchange Silver Medal for Interior Design
HCA ARCHITECTURE Incorporated Architects
2001
STILLWATER SPA Montreal Business Magazine Article
HCA ARCHITECTURE Incorporated Architects
2000
Park Hyatt Toronto Resorts and Great Hotels Article
HCA ARCHITECTURE Incorporated Architects
1995
First Step Non-Profit Toronto Historical Board Award of Merit
HCA ARCHITECTURE Incorporated Architects