The Hellenic American Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals had their 2nd Annual Meet and Greet Reception on May 26 at the Greek Press and Communication Office in New York City. Costas Kondylis, senior partner and CEO of the world renowned architectural firm Costas Kondylis and Partners, LLP, was the keynote speaker. Kondylis proved to be very inspirational as he captured the attention of most everyone with his speech “How I Came to Success as a Young Hellenic Professional in America.” The Grecian native from the island of Samos, spoke about why he decided to be an architect and how he finally made it in such a difficult market in a foreign country.
By Maria Athanasopoulos
A captivating slideshow of some of his most coveted projects was also featured. The down to earth mastermind’s story and designs triggered many questions, particularly from young professionals who stood in lines after the event just to get a chance to speak with him.
Young professionals are not the only ones intrigued by Kondylis, his clients include some of the world’s most powerful developers, corporations and real estate moguls. Since establishing his innovative firm in 1989, he has been named one of New York’s most active, imaginative and best architects. Many call him the “Developer’s Architect” due to his practical and affordable, yet fashionable designs.
Kondylis and his firm have designed more than 75 high-rise residential towers, luxury hotels and many other polarizing projects including the “W” South Beach Hotel & Residences, the intricate Plaza Hotel conversion and the Trump World Tower, which happens to be the world’s tallest residential building.
For more information about Costas Kondylis and Partners LLP Architects, please contact: communications@kondylis.com.
If you are interested in attending future events hosted by the HACC Young Professionals, feel free to contact the organization’s President, Anastasios Pardalis: taso@mpnfirm.com.
