ENGINEERINGEXCELLENCEIN CONCRETE, STEEL & GLASS

Since 1993 — Trusted by national and international clients

>1,000,000m²
Structures Designed
30+
Years of Expertise
20
Expert Engineers

ABOUT US

Three decades of structural engineering excellence worldwide with focus in the European market

Our Journey

1993
Established in Thessaloniki, Greece
2003
Expanded operations to Cyprus
2017
Expanded operations to Germany
Today
>400m² offices, 20 employees, international reach
>106
Structures Designed
20
Expert Engineers
3
Office Locations
Worldwide
Services
"The quality of the construction depends on the experience and the concern of the engineers as well as their passion for detail"
— Schaefer Schlaich, 1985

Founder

Andreas P. Christou (Born 1959)

• Civil Engineering - University of Stuttgart (1987)

• Specialization in Structural Design

• ITF Industrial Trainer for Managers

• Registered in German Association of Consulting Engineers (VBI)

Co-Founder

Elena Samara Christou (Born 1966)

• Architecture - University of Applied Sciences of Stuttgart (1990)

• Link and coordination between engineering and architecture professionals

Next Gen

Dr.-Ing. Georgios Christou (Born 1993)

• Civil Engineering B.Sc. & M.Sc. - Karlsruhe Institut for Technology (KIT) (2016)

• PhD in composite constructions - RWTH Aachen University (2023)

Supervisor: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Josef Hegger

• Experience in Building and Bridge Engineering in Germany

(MVD Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH, Schüßler-Plan Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH, LPI Ingenieurgesellschaft mbH)

Offices

Greece Office

• 14 civil engineers employed

• 250m² office space

• St. Kazanztidis Str. 47, Thessaloniki

Cyprus Office

• 4 civil engineers employed

• 100m² office space

• Arch. Makariou 101, Limassol

Germany Office

• 2 civil engineers employed

• Co-shared office space

• Boulevard d. EU 5, Hannover

OUR SERVICES

Comprehensive engineering solutions across multiple disciplines and materials

Structural Design

Static and dynamic structural analysis for all types of buildings and infrastructure projects.

  • Static Analysis
  • Dynamic Analysis
  • 3D Construction Drawings
  • BIM Modeling
  • Facade Engineering
Material Expertise

Specialized knowledge in advanced construction materials and techniques.

  • Precast Concrete
  • Timber Structures
  • Steel Structures
  • Composite Constructions
  • Prestressed Concrete
  • Fiber and Carbon Composites
  • Glass Systems
Safety & Compliance

Comprehensive safety analysis and regulatory compliance services.

  • Fire Safety Design
  • Building Code Compliance
  • Safety Assessments
  • Risk Analysis
Rehabilitation

Assessment and strengthening of existing structures for extended service life.

  • Durability Assessment
  • Structural Strengthening
  • Maintenance Planning
  • Feasibility Studies
Consulting

Expert consulting services for complex engineering challenges.

  • Technical Consulting
  • Checking & Controlling
  • Expert Witness
  • Design Review
Infrastructure

Large-scale infrastructure projects including bridges and specialized structures.

  • Bridge Design
  • Harbor Structures
  • Industrial Facilities
  • Transportation Infrastructure

SELECTED PROJECTS

Showcasing our expertise across diverse project types and construction materials

Acropolis Museum
Precast Concrete

Acropolis Museum

Athens, Greece

Consultation and structural engineering for hanging elements in one of Greece's most prestigious cultural landmarks.

Stuttgart International Theatre
Concrete Complex

Stuttgart International Theatre

Germany

Theatre, cinema, leisure, entertainment and hotel complex in Germany.

Motor World München
Multi-Storey Complex

Motor World München

Germany

Forum and meeting place, multi-storey building complex, 45,000m².

IBM Headquarters
Commercial Complex

IBM Headquarters

Germany

55,000m² above ground headquarters building in Germany.

BMW Training Center
Steel Construction

BMW Training Center

Greece

Large-span steel structure for automotive training facilities.

Lidl Supermarkets
Steel & Precast

Lidl Supermarkets

Cyprus & Greece

Multiple supermarket facilities across Cyprus and Greece.

OUR CLIENTS

Trusted by leading national and international organizations

ALDI Hellas
Lidl
BMW Group
Siemens
IBM
Porsche
Masoutis
Cyprus Electricity Authority
Acropolis Museum
Aktor
Scott Brownrigg
Halfen
Limassol Port
Armos
500+
Projects Completed
3
Office Locations
30+
Years of Excellence

Publications & Research

Our commitment to advancing structural engineering knowledge through academic research, technical publications, and conference presentations. These contributions reflect our expertise in precast concrete, earthquake engineering, and innovative construction methods.

Andreas P. Christou

Founder & Principal Engineer - Precast Concrete & Earthquake Engineering

Buildings of great length without joints

Author(s): Andreas P. Christou

Published in: Cyprus Concrete Conference

2023Nicosia, CyprusConference Paper

Design of one storey building with precast concrete sandwich panels in Earthquake regions

Author(s): Andreas P. Christou

Published in: 4th ECCOMAS Thematic Conference on Computational Methods in Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering (COMPDYN 2013)

2013Kos, GreeceConference Paper

Precast in earthquake regions

Author(s): Andreas P. Christou

Published in: 14. Greek Concrete Congress

2003Kos, GreeceConference Paper

Dr.-Ing. Georgios Christou

Next Generation Engineer - Composite Constructions & Advanced Structural Systems

Multi-span composite girders with composite dowels – Experimental investigations and design approach

Author(s): Christou, G.; Hegger, J.; Classen, M.

Published in: Engineering Structures 285

2023InternationalJournal Paper

Eccentric punching tests on column bases - Influence of column geometry

Author(s): Ungermann, J.; Schmidt, P.; Christou, G.; et. al.

Published in: Structural Concrete 23 (3)

2022InternationalJournal Paper

The effect of concrete fatigue on the cyclic behaviour of composite dowels

Author(s): Christou, G.; Schmidt, Christopher; et. al.

Published in: Engineering Structures 253

2022InternationalJournal Paper

"The quality of the construction depends on the experience and the concern of the engineers as well as their passion for detail" — Schaefer Schlaich, 1985

CONTACT US

Ready to discuss your next engineering project? Get in touch with our expert team.

Send us a message
Thessaloniki Office

St. Kazantzidis Str. 47

P.O. Box 8107, Building "Thermi 2"

GR 57001 Thessaloniki

+30 2310 531848

info@apchristou.com

Cyprus Office

Arch. Makariou 101

CY 3021 Limassol

+357 25 822986

mail@apchristou.com

Germany Office

Boulevard d.Eu 5

DE 30539 Hannover

+49 152 035 07 917

mail@apchristou.com