techniki77architects was established in 1977 in Athens by Yannis and Mary Kourkoutas as a firm providing architectural design and construction services within Greece. Initially, the company's services were predominantly focused on residential buildings, but this scope was later expanded to include hotel design. A significant portion of the hotel projects was conceived as resort hotels, which were subsequently constructed on various Greek islands, including Rhodes, Kos, and Leros. In the first few decades of its operation, the firm designed over 50 hotels, encompassing resort hotels, conference and convention centers, serviced apartments, and suite hotels.
The company's areas of expertise were further broadened and enhanced by Vassilis Kourkoutas, Yannis Salesiotis and Nikos Karampinis, who introduced contemporary design solutions. These innovations included 3D building modeling, building energy efficiency and comfort, and the integration of artificial intelligence and automation, all stemming from a primary building model that addresses the various parameters established by both the client and the architect. The incorporation of technologically advanced CAD applications, databases, and an extensive range of materials provided new methodologies for building design and cost estimation.