Vasilis Sgoutas graduated from Cape Town University in South Africa. Established his own office in Athens in 1961. Implemented several large scale projects in Greece and the Middle East, which include public buildings, auditoria, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, landscaping and urban design. Received two of the best building awards given by the Ministry of Public Works, as well as the creative housing award given by the Ministry of Environment. Has participated in several activities of the UIA and was its President between 1999 - 2002. Has been actively involved in matters related to aesthetics, the environment and the disabled. In 2007, the UIA launched the "Vassilis Sgoutas Prize" rewarding architects who have contributed to the betterment of living conditions in areas below the level of poverty. He is Fellow Member of the Australia, Azerbaijan, Canada, China, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Mexico, Panama, Philippines, Russia, South Africa and USA architects institutes. Has been awarded the medal of the Magnesia Chapter of the Technical Chamber of Greece for his lifelong service to architecture.