The Dodecanese branch of the Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE) invites the public to the 18th meeting of Greek and Turkish architects from the regions of Dodecanese and Mugla, to be held in Kalymnos from Friday, October 10 to Monday, October 13, 2025.
This year’s event is titled:
“Vertical Topographies – Dwelling and Economy in Coastal and Island Territories”,
and includes an architectural workshop (October 3–10, 2025) dedicated to the memory of architect Ioannis Nikolaou.
The event is a long-standing institution of cooperation between Greek and Turkish architects, promoting cross-cultural dialogue, architectural exchange, and shared approaches to environmental and urban planning challenges in the Aegean region.
Info: architecturalmeetings@gmail.com
VERTICAL TOPOGRAPHIES
Dwelling and Economy in Coastal and Island Territories
Conference Program | Kalymnos, Greece | October 10–13, 2025
Friday, 10 October 2025
Arrival of participants and check-in at hotels.
20:00–23:00 – Welcome Cocktail Reception
Outdoor area of Analeia Hotel
In case of bad weather, the event will be held at Kalydna Hotel.
Saturday, 11 October 2025
10:00 – Departure by bus from the hotels
10:30 – Conference Opening
Conference Hall of the Holy Monastery of All Saints (Agios Savvas the New), Pothia
Program includes:
- Greetings from Chamber Presidents
- Presentations from the Architectural Workshop
- Open discussion
- Coffee break and light lunch
- Lectures by invited professors
- Forum discussions
🔹 Lecture by Dr. Nikolaos Anastasopoulos,
Researcher & Associate Professor, National Technical University of Athens (NTUA)
🔹 Lecture by invited Turkish professor
- Forum
16:00 – Transfer to Vathy
19:30 – Gala Dinner & Reception with Live Music
- Certificate Ceremony for workshop participants
Optional swimming at the beach in Vathy before the dinner
Sunday, 12 October 2025
10:00 – Pick-up from hotels
Guided tour of:
- Pothia traditional settlement
- Sponge divers’ workshops
20:00 – Evening Cultural Event in Pothia center
- Documentary screening
- Live music by guest band
- Buffet & Drinks
Monday, 13 October 2025
Departure of participants from Kalymnos
Participation Details
To register:
Send an email to
architecturalmeetings@gmail.com and tee_rod@tee.gr
Participation fee: €100
Includes:
- Full conference attendance
- Snacks & coffee during the event
- Group transportation related to the program
- Meals & social events
Does not include:
- Ferry/air travel
- Hotel accommodation
- Personal transport
Registration deadline: October 1
Payment deadline: October 5 (via TEE)
Participants not residing in Rhodes may pay on site.
Accommodation Suggestions (Masouri Area)
(Choose any hotel within walking distance from these, as bus transport will depart from these points):
- Analeia Hotel
Website | analeia@hhotels.eu | +30 22430 47634
- Elena Village Hotel
Website | +30 22430 48150
- Philoxenia Hotel
Website | info@philoxenia-kalymnos.com | +30 22430 59310
- Carian Hotel
Website | info@carianhotel.gr | +30 22430 47700
Participants may also choose other nearby accommodations, as long as they are within a short walking distance of the above hotels for transportation purposes.
