Cyprusarchitects

PLACEThe site is located within the urban centre of the Municipality of Limassol, between university campuses, in an area bounded by Arch. Leontiou road to the north and the Garillis River to the west. The surrounding urban fabric is characterised by heterogeneity and discontinuity, with small-scale houses standing alongside taller buildings. Here, the city is ruptured by the river, while the area bears visible signs of urban degradation. The linear park was conceived as an opportunity to revitalise the areas on both sides of the river, to establish a connection with the seafront and to improve access to green spaces. At this particular point, the student residence can act as a catalyst for regeneration: activating public space and social... More