Junior Architect – Agroecological Infrastructure Project

Phase 1 Development | Natura 2000 Site, Galaxidi

Duration: 2–3 months, part-time (20 hrs/week)
Work Arrangement: Remote with site visits (expenses covered)

Contract Type: Freelance with strong potential for extension

Project Overview

Centered on an active olive grove in Galaxidi’s Natura 2000 zone, Phase 1 of the project will address the construction of agricultural infrastructure. Beyond technical compliance, the project models how agricultural infrastructure can serve as an ecological catalyst – turning functional spaces into nodes of sustainable farming and soil regeneration. This will involve:

• A 280m² farming infrastructure, including rainwater harvesting system (100m³ underground cistern), and Biological wastewater treatment systems;
• The use of traditional construction methods using local materials combined with contemporary sustainable techniques;
• Agricologically-informed design that enhances rather than disrupts the existing olive grove ecosystem.

Role Summary

You will translate conceptual designs into precise technical documentation for municipal permitting, working under the direct supervision of the lead architect and engineer as part of a versatile team composed of national and international highly qualified consultants. This role prioritizes exceptional drawing skills to in order to creatively articulate sustainable systems within strict ecological constraints. Legal compliance frameworks will be guided; your core responsibility is visually communicating the project through rigorous drafting.

Scope of Work

Technical Drawing Development (Primary Focus)

• Site plans
• Floor plans, sections, and elevations for:
  – Agricultural structures (100m² enclosed workshops + 120m² semi-covered processing areas)
  – Rainwater cistern (100m³) and biological wastewater system
• Construction details
• Axonometric diagrams
• AutoCAD 2D plans
• 3D modeling and visual communication materials

Documentation Assembly

• Annotate drawings with Greek Building Code cross-references
• Prepare comprehensive print/PDF sets for Delphi Municipality submission
• Compile documentation packages meeting municipal building permit requirements
• Coordinate technical drawing requirements with project team and local authorities

Compliance Support

• Natura 2000 conservation alignment within protected landscape
• Refine drawings per Natura 2000 spatial guidelines and recommendations
• Support permit application process and respond to municipal feedback under guidance

Required Qualifications

Essential Requirements

• Education: Accredited degree in Architecture, Engineering or similar
• Core Competency: Advanced technical drawing proficiency – ability to visualize complex systems in: -Plans (site/foundation/roof)
  • Sections (building/envelope)
  • Details (material junctions, sustainable systems)
  • 3D representations (contextual integration)
• Software Mastery:
  • AutoCAD (essential for 2D technical drafting, plan preparation for print)
  • 3D modeling software (SketchUp/ArchiCAD/Revit preferred)
• Language Skills: Fluent Greek (for municipal coordination) and professional English (team communication)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently

Desirable (Not Essential)

• Familiarity with Greek permit workflows and municipal processes
• Knowledge of Natura 2000 regulations and environmental compliance frameworks
• Understanding of agroecological principles and design approaches

Note: Full technical/legal mentorship will be provided by the lead architect and engineer. Your focus: precision in translating the design into up to legal standards documentation.

What We Offer

Professional Development

• Portfolio Rights: Unrestricted use rights to all drawings produced – full rights to showcase all produced drawings/images
• Phase 2 Priority: First refusal on residential design contracts (2 units) upon successful Phase 1 completion
• Skill Development:
  • Direct application of Natura 2000 compliance frameworks
  • Agroecological infrastructure detailing
  • Greek rural permitting system navigation
• Mentorship: Technical guidance from lead architect and supporting engineer

Project Benefits

• Compensation: €900/month (gross) + Full portfolio rights to produced work
• Transportation costs and per diem covered for travel days
• Strong potential for project extension and long-term collaboration
• Part time (20hrs per week) remote work with schedule flexibility
• Opportunity to work on innovative design merging traditional Greek construction with contemporary sustainability
• International collaboration: Work alongside a versatile team of national and international highly qualified professionals
• Portfolio-building experience at the intersection of agriculture, architecture, and innovation

Application Requirements

Submit to: [email protected]
Subject Line: “Junior Architect – Natura 2000 Galaxidi”

Please include

1. CV: Highlight drawing-focused experience and relevant qualifications
2. Portfolio (PDF, ≤10 pages), including:
   – Technical drawing samples (plans, sections, details, etc.)
   – Renders, illustrations, concept drawings, sketches, infographics, experimental graphics, etc. (Digital and traditional/analog media).
   – Any other relevan graphic design skills
3. Brief Statement (≤300 words): Describing your approach to drafting, drawing and design in general, and/or you interest in this particular project.

Contract Terms

• Freelance contract
• Copyright assignment for project execution, with full portfolio rights retained
• Phase 2 residential design work subject to performance-based right of first refusal

We encourage applications from young architects passionate about the intersection of traditional building practices and contemporary sustainability, particularly those interested in contributing to environmentally responsible development and innovation within Greece’s protected landscapes.

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