Manolis Iliakis studied Architecture-Spatial Design (MA Architecture & Spatial Culture) and Stage Design in Athens, Halle, Dessau (Germany) and London. His research interests focus on the interdisciplinary practice of architecture and dance during the 20^th century; towards this goal, he has collaborated with choreographers and dancers. Some of his recent projects include the participation in the 11^th Biennale of Young Artists and in the International Art and Technology Festival Medieterra 02, Action Field Kodra 07, the organization of a workshop for architects and dancers in Isadora Duncan Centre in Athens and the film "Body Wall" (1^st Award, Thessaloniki Video Dance Film Festival).

As a freelance architect, he works in architectural projects for commercial and private spaces. In 1999 he founded with Maria Remoundou the Architectural and Design studio YOLKSTUDIO. Moreover, with the support of the Danish Institute in Athens, he made a research on Jorn Utzon's Bagsvaerd church, which concluded in an exhibition presented in January 2004. He is writing articles about Architecture and Art.

He teaches Architectural Composition in Vakalo College of Art and Design and is an Accredited Lecturer of Derby Univesity. He is an active member of the International Association of Art (IAA) and the International Council of Museums (ICOM).