Ioannis Aivatzidis

Ioannis Aivatzidis

Architect
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About

My expertise includes design development, technical detailing, and coordinating multiple disciplines. I focus on the interaction between physical construction and digital methodologies, considering local context and practical requirements. Alongside architectural work, I develop custom digital tools and applications—primarily in Xcode—that support productivity, design workflows, and project coordination. My practice aims for clarity, functionality, and thoughtful execution, rooted in traditional architectural values and enhanced by contemporary techniques. Based in Athens, fluent in English.

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Maker History

  • BuildFrame.
    BuildFrame.Punch lists, site photos & audits — iCloud-synced
    Oct 2025
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    Joined Product HuntOctober 13th, 2025

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How do you know when to stop?

In architecture, especially when working with a minimalist mindset, there s a constant tension between abstraction removing what s unnecessary to reach the essence and pure simplicity, which can sometimes cross into being merely bare.

This same dilemma appears in product design, especially now that technology lets us build and iterate faster than ever. Every new tool and API makes it tempting to add just one more feature, one more layer of smartness. The line between essential and excessive gets blurred.

With my app, I face this challenge: Does adding something new really improve the user s experience, or does it distract from the clarity I set out to achieve?

It s a question that feels urgent, as new tech makes it so easy to go in either direction. Where do you draw the line between powerful abstraction and oversimplification and how do you resist the pull of adding more, just because you can?

Digital Tools on Site: What Actually Works for Architects?

Hi, i am new here. I ve spent a lot of time on site lately,taking photos, writing notes, marking up drawings.

t s always a bit messy. Photos get lost, notes end up in random apps, and sharing things with the team isn t always smooth.

This is a real problem for me and my team, and it s why I started building an app to solve it. But I know my experience isn t unique, so I d love to hear how others especially from different professions handle documentation and communication.

Thanks

BuildFrame. - Punch lists, site photos & audits — iCloud-synced

Capture and organize site photos, punch lists, and audits in minutes. Mark up images, assign tasks, and export polished PDF/Excel reports. Private iCloud sync.
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