Eleni Gklinou
About Eleni Gklinou
Eleni Gklinou is an accomplished urban designer with experience at notable firms such as Foster + Partners and Grimshaw. She holds a Master of Science in Architecture and Urban Design from Columbia University and has contributed to significant projects like the Heathrow Expansion Programme and the regeneration masterplan of the Hellinikon Metropolitan Park.
Work at Foster and Partners
Eleni Gklinou has been employed at Foster + Partners as an Urban Designer since 2020. In this role, she has contributed to various urban design projects in London, England. Her experience at this prominent architectural firm allows her to apply her skills in urban planning and design to large-scale developments.
Previous Experience in Urban Design
Before her current role, Gklinou worked at Grimshaw as an Urban Designer from 2019 to 2020. During her tenure, she contributed to the Heathrow Expansion Programme. Prior to that, she served as a Junior Urban Designer at Spaceagency from 2017 to 2018, where she developed a new wayfinding scheme for Greater Manchester. She also worked at Doxiadis+ on the regeneration masterplan of the Hellinikon Metropolitan Park.
Education and Expertise
Eleni Gklinou holds a Master of Science in Architecture and Urban Design from Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation, which she completed from 2015 to 2016. She also earned a Dip.Arch and M.Arch. (Hons) from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki from 2007 to 2014. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in urban design principles and practices.
Academic Contributions
Gklinou has served as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning & Preservation from 2016 to 2017. She also held the position of Adjunct Associate Research Scholar at the same institution for two months in 2016. Additionally, she has acted as a guest critic at Columbia GSAPP and the National Technical University of Athens, contributing to the academic community in urban design.
Awards and Recognition
Eleni Gklinou received the Honor Award for Excellence in Design from Columbia University GSAPP. This award highlights her commitment to high standards in design and her contributions to the field of urban design.