December - 2020

The 'Orbit' among the Top 10 International Architecture 2020 by Archisearch.gr

The Orbit Urban Office Campus photographed for Danilof Light + Visual Perception Studio among the Top 10 International Architecture 2020 by Archisearch.gr: https://www.archisearch.gr/architecture/top101-international-architecture-2020-by-archisearch-gr/

'Californication' selection featured on 2Tout2Rien

My thanks to 2Tout2Rien for featuring the 'Californication' selection from Integral Lens: https://www.2tout2rien.fr/californication-des-photos-de-californie-par-pygmalion-karatzas/

2020 review highlights - awarded images and projects

I am especially proud for the distinctions my work received this year, in photography competitions and in the architectural industry via the submissions of my clients. Both self-initiated projects and commissioned assignments were included in the submitted works to balance commercial and artistic expressions. Older and newer projects were also selected as the criteria vary. Categories and themes included: architectural, abstract, fine art, press, drone, travel, fashion, urban

2020 review highlights - timeline of photo shoots

The photo shoots of 2020 began with two projects by Spyros Tzinieris Architects in Sparti. ‘Vresthena extension’ is a residential project, an addition to an existing house in Vresthena village. ‘Threshing hut’ is another residential project, a renovation to an existing threshing hut in the outskirts of Sparti overlooking the majestic Taygetus Range and its conversion into a small holiday house. Tzinieris Architects was a new client that we hadn’t collaborated in the past and

Interview on Archisearch Podcasts 'Photographer's Eye'

My thanks to Vassilios Bartzokas and Archisearch.gr for the interview on the series 'Photographer's Eye'. https://www.archisearch.gr/architecture/archisearch-talks_photographers-eye-pygmalion-karatzas-podcast-recap/

Luxembourg Art Prize 2020

Honored to participate at the Luxembourg Art Prize 2020 with the Integral Lens project. https://www.luxembourgartprize.com/en/ My thanks to the president of the committee Hervé Lancelin and to the Pinacotheque museum in Luxembourg. Congratulations to all the recipients!

Cover feature on Lychnari Magazine

My thanks to publisher Boudewijn Boer for the cover feature of the Attiko Metro image on the latest issue of Lychnari Magazine. More info on the magazine here: https://www.lychnari.nl

Neutral Density Awards 2020 - Architecture Photography selection featured on Archisearch.gr

Our thanks to archisearch.gr for featuring this selection of architectural photography from the recently announced Neutral Density Awards 2020: https://www.archisearch.gr/photography/nd-awards-photo-contest-2020-architecture/

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Integral Design & Research lecture series at IUAV University of Venice

Salamis 480 B.C. published

Licensing client - Prodema Natural Wood S.L.

Elastic Architects Monograph published

Project update - Community Rowing Boathouse

Top 100 architectural photographers on Divisare's Atlas of Architecture

'Integral Lens' fine art collection available in print

Project update - Koutalidis Law Firm

Preview of photo shoot - Koutalidis Law Firm

Neon Bakery nominated for the Archdaily Building of the Year 2021 Awards

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Pygmalion Karatzas

Architectural, Fine Art & Commercial Photography