13 May, 2022
Massimiliano Fuksas appointed as Honorary Doctorate of the University of West Attica
The famous architect Massimiliano Fuksas was in Athens with his wife Doriana Mandrelli Fuksas, in order to be appointed as Honorary Doctorate of the Department of Interior Architecture of the School of Applied Arts and Culture the University of Western Attica. The appointment ceremony took place on Wednesday, May 11, 2022, in the large Auditorium of the Benaki Museum at 138 Piraeus Street.
The event started with the Rector of the University of Western Attica Professor Panagiotis E. Kaldis and the Dean of the School of Applied Arts and Culture Professor Charalambos A. Pressas, who addressed a short greeting. Then, her Excellence Mrs. Patrizia Falcinelli, Ambassador of the Italian Republic in Greece, delivered a short message. The event was held under the auspices of the Italian Embassy.
Mr. Panagiotis Pangalos, Architect, Doctor of Architecture & Associate Professor of the University of Western Attica briefly presented the main elements of the intellect and work of the honoree and immediately afterwards the President of the Department of Interior Architecture of the School of Applied Arts and Culture Professor Efrosyni Mouzakitou read the text of the appointment.
The appointment process was completed with the vesting of the honoree and the presentation of the doctoral diploma.
In the filled to capacity auditorium of the museum, Massimiliano Fuksas held a lecture entitled “Innovation and Architecture”, moved the audience with the description of his journey and his great work and was enthusiastically applauded by students, architects and important people of the academic and political scene.
The evening ended in the restaurant and atrium of the Benaki Museum with wine and refreshments for the guests.
The event was attended by, among others, Mr. Nikolas Giatromanolakis, Deputy Minister of Culture & Sports, responsible for issues of modern culture and Mr. Eleftherios G. Skiadas, Deputy Mayor of Athens, President of the Municipal Council of the Municipality of Athens and President of the “Association of Athens”.
EPIKYKLOS supported this important historical moment of architecture as creative partner, under the activity of the EPIKYKLOS Academy of Culture.
A few words about Massimiliano Fuksas
Massimiliano Fuksas has been one of the main protagonists of the contemporary architectural scene since the 80s and today he is one of the most important figures in global culture. He has been honored with numerous awards and international recognitions. He has been a Member of important Organizations, Academies and Committees. His contribution to culture has earned him several medals and awards. As Guest Professor he has taught at many prestigious Universities such as Columbia University in New York, the École Special School of Architecture in Paris, the Akademie der Bildenden Künste in Vienna and the Staatliche Akademie der Bildenden Künste in Stuttgart. The “Studio Fuksas” office is one of the most distinguished, international architectural offices. For 50 years he has shaped his own innovative approach through a wide range of projects, from urban interventions to airports, from museums to cultural centers and concert venues, from conference rooms to offices, from interiors to design objects. With headquarters in Rome, Paris, Shenzhen and Dubai, “Studio Fuksas” has completed over 600 projects in Europe, Africa, America, Asia and Australia and has won many international architectural awards. The work of Massimiliano Fuksas is included in the most reputable books on architecture internationally and is taught in all Schools of Architecture worldwide.
Photos: Richie Dotsey
