Ruins of Infinity
Ruins of Infinity is a live audiovisual performance that merges the cosmic and the geometric into a single, immersive experience. Designed specifically for dome projection, the piece explores the interplay between creation and destruction, symmetry and chaos, and the infinite and the ephemeral. Through a combination of live music and real-time visual manipulation, the performance invites the audience to contemplate humanity’s fragile relationship with the universe and the cyclical nature of existence. Bringing this vision to life, Jim Kakes, Sotirios Ntzoufras, and Anastasia Kyriakopoulou join forces to create an immersive experience. Jim Kakes, a musician and composer, performs the score live, blending electronic and orchestral elements to create a dynamic soundscape that ranges from epic/cinematic to ambient/meditative. Simultaneously, Sotirios Ntzoufras, an architect, visual artist, manipulates and triggers the visuals in real-time, mixing and transitioning between scenes to create a fluid, immersive narrative. Supporting this process, Anastasia Kyriakopoulou, an architect, who collaborated with Ntzoufras in the video composition, assists in video transitions and the creation of visual effects before they are integrated into the mix.
Jim Kakes
Jim Kakes (born Dimitrios Kakes) is a London-based musician, songwriter, composer, and producer originally from Athens, Greece. With a strong foundation in classical music and a Master’s degree in Songwriting accredited by the University of East London, he excels in both performance and composition. Skilled in multiple instruments—including guitar, piano, bass, and the hurdy-gurdy—he showcases remarkable versatility across genres. Since 2011, Jim has released over 100 songs spanning a diverse range of musical styles, including metal, rock, medieval folk, orchestral music, electronic, and pop. As the leader and creative director of six active music projects, he is responsible for composing, performing, and producing all the music, consistently delivering new and innovative material. As a performer, Jim has graced stages across Europe, playing in more than 100 shows in 12 countries and 30 cities. Endorsed by Arts Council England, Jim’s musical work has been judged as “outstanding” and recognized for its innovation and artistic excellence.
Sotirios Ntzoufras
Sotirios Ntzoufras is an architect and PhD candidate at the Technical University of Crete (TUC), researching Robotic Swarms in Architecture. A member of the Technical Chamber of Greece, he is a researcher at TUC TIE/Lab and has served as a teaching assistant in architectural design and digital technologies. His work focuses on architectural and structural design, transformable environments, automation systems, and digital tools for Virtual Reality. He has managed the Makerspace of the Municipality of Athens (TIELab, Stavros Niarchos Foundation), organizing conferences and seminars. He has also developed virtual and augmented reality applications for institutions such as the Municipality of Athens and the Leonteios School. His projects include participation in NASA’s Extra-Terrestrial Habitats on Mars and multiple international design workshops. Recognized for academic excellence, he has received scholarships, 17 publications, 6 architecture and education awards, 2 distinctions in international competitions, and 6 participations in exhibitions.
Anastasia Kyriakopoulou
Anastasia Kyriakopoulou is an architect with a degree from the Technical University of Crete and a Master’s in Industrial and Service Design from the University of the Aegean. A member of the Association of Greek Valuers and the Technical Chamber of Greece, she is currently pursuing an MSc in Real Estate Management and Investment at Edinburgh Napier University (2023–2025). She previously led the POIOW Workshop at the Municipality of Athens, earning Gold Awards at the Education Leader Awards in 2019 and 2021. As a researcher, she has contributed to projects in Greece and internationally, focusing on architecture, urban design, and IoT technologies. She has received awards for her thesis and scholarships for IoT research. Currently, she is a professor at Metropolitan College of Athens, where she leads the History and Theory of Foundation in Art, Design & Media Practice course and teaches the same subject at the BArch (Hons) Architecture level (RIBA Part 1).