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Cyprus Architecture : Cypriot Buildings
Key Contemporary Architectural Developments, southeast Europe
post updated 1 November 2021
Cyprus Buildings
We’ve selected what we feel are the key examples of Cypriot Architecture. Buildings are mostly located in the south of the island of Cyprus. e-architect aim to include Cypriot buildings / projects that are either of top quality or interesting, or ideally both.
Cyprus Building – Latest Designs
Cypriot Buildings arranged chronologically:
Architecture Research Center Nicosia – 17 Sep 2013
Design: Yiorgos Hadjichristou, Architects
photograph : Agisilaou and Spyrou
Conversion of a shoe factory building into the ARC – Architecture Research Center. The University of Nicosia’s decision to accommodate the Architecture Department – ARC Architecture Research Center in an existing shoe factory of the adjacent unkempt industrial area with many dilapidated factories addressed efficiently the strategy of the re-use, the sustainable strategy and the regeneration of the derelict site, quite responding and reflecting the sensible and explorative identity of the ARC.
The Funnel House, Pafos
Design: LK Architects
photograph : M. Efthymiou
The Funnel House – 5 Sep 2012
The residence was built on a flat plot in the village of Agia Marinouda, Pafos, Cyprus. The shape was determined by the views and climatic factors such as the sun movement and prevailing winds.
Aphrodite’s Lounge, Tsada
Design: LK Architects
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Aphrodite’s Lounge Cyprus – 10 Aug 2012
The existing villa is typical of the real estate boom in Cyprus. The main goal was its upgrade and the addition of some external floor space, essential for the Mediterranean climate. A new platform was constructed at the main level of the house, projecting as much as possible over the cliff in order to offer breathtaking views of the Pafos coastline and the sunset.
Gladstonos 22, Nicosia
Design: Theo David Architects
photograph : Charalambos Artemis
Gladstonos 22 Nicosia – added 13 Feb 2012
The goal of this private comprehensive residential development of 34 dwellings was the creation of a calming urban living environment respectful of and in harmony with an existing historic neighborhood while responding to the dynamics of an environment defined by distinctive natural elements.
Allegra GSP Sport Center, Nicosia
Theo David Architects
photograph : Charalambos Artemis
Allegra GSP Sport Center – added 25 Jan 2012
This 150 meter long structure was conceived as an imaginative interpretation of a given program to provide a world class living and training environment for visiting athletes from all over the globe. The goal was to generate a strong formal architectural and programmatic integration between the athletes’ accommodation, their playing fields and spectator areas.
Cypriot Building – Recent Designs
Riviera Development Nicosia
ESA / Capita Symonds
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Riviera Nicosia – 9 Dec 2011
Work on the infrastructure for the £50m (approx) ‘Riviera’ scheme in the suburbs of Nicosia, Cyprus, has begun on site. ESA – now part of Capita Symonds – was commissioned by Plaza Exclusive Projects in 2008 to develop the architectural masterplan for the 17 hectare mixed use scheme which comprises around 200 new modern homes in phase one as well as offices, shops, retail, community & leisure facilities and an extensive landscaped park.
University of Cyprus Campus, Nicosia
Design: BM3 Architecture
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University of Cyprus Building
BM3 Architecture was recently placed for an International Competition for a new Faculty of Engineering at the University of Cyprus. The brief for this project was to produce a sustainable master plan the new University Building in Cyprus with opportunity for future expansion. This involved designing several buildings that include a Structural & Earthquake engineering laboratory, Department of civil & environmental engineering, Deanery & Common space, Department of electrical & Computer engineering and Department of mechanical & manufacturing engineering.
Lemesos Office, Limassol
Skinotechniki – George Papadopoulos
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Lemesos Office
Architect’s own office and wife’s Dental Surgery, Limassol Cyprus. The building is situated between two narrow streets in the old part of the town about 50m from the beach. The office is on the first floor and the surgery on the ground. They are approached via a common double height covered entrance.
Buildings in Cyprus
Cypriot Architecture, alphabetical:
A G Leventis Art Gallery, Nicosia (Lefkosia)
2008-
Feilden Clegg Bradley Architects
new gallery + 30 flats + restaurant in Cypriot capital, £8m
Cultural Centre, Nicosia
2007-
Hopkins Architects
Cyprus Architecture competition win: £54m performing arts centre in Cypriot capital.
Nicosia Cultural Centre : Hopkins Architects
House Refurbishment & Extension, Kaimakli
2007
Yiorgos Hadjichristou
House, Deftera, Nicosia
2008
J+A Philippou architects engineers
Lemesos House
George Papadopoulos of Skinotechniki
photo : Andy Soteriou / Christos Papantoniou
Lemesos House
Northern Cyprus Metu Campus Dormitories, Guzelyurt
2007
TEKTONIKA Architecture
Nicosia Residence
Polytia Architects
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Nicosia Residence
T11 & T13 Extension – Residences artist’s studio, Nicosia
2007
AA & U For Architecture, Art and Urbanism
University of Cyprus Sports Centre, Nicosia
2008
Chrysanthou & Papachristou – Architects
More Cypriot Architecture online soon
Location: Cyprus, southeast Europe
Architecture in Countries close to Cyprus
Greek Architecture
photo : Christian Richters
Turkish Architecture
photograph : Thomas Mayer, Cemal Emden
Crete house
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Nicosia Architecture Competition
76 expressions of interest
A G Leventis Art Gallery – Shortlist:
Chrysanthou & Papachristou Architects
David Chipperfield Architects with J&A Philippou Architects Engineers
Feilden Clegg Bradley Architects LLP
Niall McLaughlin Architects
Terry Pawson Architects
Tony Fretton Architects
Nicosia gallery designers : Feilden Clegg Bradley Architects
Venice Architecture Biennale : International Competition for Inventive Architecture
In Cyprus – Relax as architects – reinterpret
Judges: Peter Cook, Odile Decq, Massimiliano Fuksas
First Prize: €3000 including participation in this year’s Cyprus Biennale Pavilion.
Cypriot Architecture contest – selection will be based on the basis of originality, ingenuity, wit and elegance as well as general appropriateness.
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