Athanasios Tsakonas is an Australian architect and writer with extensive experience throughout Australasia and Southeast Asia. He recently established the Melbourne design and build laboratory, Peri Vallon Pty Ltd, to explore the contemporary condition through new approaches to urban housing. He also serves as design principal and partner in Tan + Tsakonas Architects, a Singapore-based design consultancy with a diverse portfolio in public housing, institutional and community projects.