40.22.Architects is an architectural studio based in Thessaloniki, Greece [40°37′54″n/22°56′53″e] founded by Anastasia Papadopoulou and Vanessa Tsakalidou in 2009. Eleftheria Disli joined the studio in 2016. ‘40.22.’ is an intentional indicator for ‘coordinated architecture’, which refers to the unique definition of a place in space (geographical and mathematical), as well as the coordinating process of an architectural narration, a story to be told.

Sharing the belief that each project is designed in a specific place, for a specific purpose, for a specific client, in a specific period of time, 4022architects attempt to respond to the problem that rises from these simple facts with a unified, precise and critical way of thinking. Using a wide range of tools and techniques (both traditional and computational), 40.22. search for the simple unified concept, which transforms the problem into a virtue. Each narration –ranging in scale or complexity and swaying through the fields of architecture, design, landscape and art, begins by ‘reading’ the context, by comprehending and bringing out its uniqueness. Place, time, program and people are interlaced in an open field of experimentation, generating dynamic, osmotic, hybrid, but at the same time, familiar, sustainable, functional and adaptive scapes. The holistic approach which combines innovation with socio-economic, perceptual and ecological aspects, the quest of meaning in each project, as well as the persistence which lies beneath the implementation of the concept, forms their overall identity.

40.22.’s work -ranging from public spaces, private and public buildings, to interior, exhibition design and art installations- has received important awards and distinctions, including International Iconic Award 2013, in the category ‘concept-urban planning’ by the German Design Council, 1st prize in the architectural competition ‘Redesigning the Balkan Square’, 2nd prize [one of three equals] in the 2-stages architectural competition for ‘Redesigning Patras Seafront’, 2nd prize in the architectural competition ‘Reclamation of the former lignite mining area in West Macedonia, 3rd prize in the architectural competition for the ‘Reclamation of former Papafi Stables’, honourable mention in the international architectural competition ‘Municipal Market in Larnaca’, mentions in the architecture competitions for the ‘Redesign of Eroon Polytechniou and Ethnikis Antistaseos Squares in Trikala’ and the ‘Redesign of former Loumaki Camp in Karditsa’, Distinction in the Redesign of N. Michaniona Upper Seafront’, Special award 2017 by the Serbian Acadmy of Arts, Commendation for the best project 2013-2017 by DOMa 2018 etc. Their research in theory and practice has been presented in 62 conferences and lectures, 57 exhibitions as well as more than 100 greek and international publications, magazines, catalogues and websites (15th International architectural exhibition La Biennale di Venezia, 7th Landscape Architectural Exhibition – Belgrade, 8th International Exhibition – Academy of Sciences and Arts – Serbia, Hellenic Institute of Architecture, 3rd-7th Biennale of Young Greek Architects, Greek Architecture Panorama–DOMES, Europan5 award exhibition, 4th-5th Greek Exhibition of Architectural Work, ‘Thessaloniki 1912-2012’- 100 years of architecture).

40.22.architects are shortlisted for jury in greek architectural competitions. They are members members of scientific and organizing committees [consulting team for the Municipality of Thessaloniki on ‘Environment and green infrastructure of the city’ 2014-2017, Architectural Committee Technical Chamber of Greece 2018-2020], as well as members of ΤCA, SADAS and the Hellenic Institute of Architecture. Since 2014 they have founded the interdisciplinary research group 'Akalyptos SKG' and have participated in several research programs of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.