Nicosia launches competition to regenerate historic Municipal Gardens
Nicosia municipality has opened an architectural competition for the restoration and upgrade of the historic Municipal Gardens, with first-stage entries due by November 10.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Nicosia municipality has launched an architectural competition for the regeneration of the historic Municipal Gardens, with entries for the first stage due by November 10.
The competition seeks proposals for architectural, environmental and construction work to restore and upgrade the gardens while protecting their historic character.
Project scope and cost
The municipality said the project will focus on protecting, conserving, restoring and improving the gardens while respecting their architectural character.
Where appropriate, proposed changes should be reversible to help preserve the site’s authenticity.
The first-prize winner will be awarded the contract to complete the study and oversee the project. The estimated cost is €4.1 million, plus VAT.
History of the gardens
The Municipal Gardens date back to 1901, when Nicosia municipal council acquired the site. They were initially named Victoria Garden after Queen Victoria.
The gardens were reconstructed in 1968 and 1969 by Cypriot architect Neoptolemos Michaelides and formally inaugurated in 1972.
They were designed as a public space for families and recreation, with children’s play areas, greenhouses, ponds, bird enclosures and landscaped areas.
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