The Cyprus University of Technology (TEPAC) has announced the results of an architectural competition to design new state-of-the-art buildings for the Faculty of Communications and Media and the Department of Fine Arts in Limassol.
A total of 25 entries were submitted for the competition. As a result, the jury gave the first place to FEREOS ARCHITECTS LLC. The company received a cash prize of 40 thousand euros. The second place went to the architectural firm Chrysanthos H. Chrysanthou, and in the third place came Micromega Architecture & Strategies. They were awarded 25 thousand euros and 15 thousand euros, respectively.
Also, a cash prize of 10 thousand euros was awarded to EPArchitects LLC and ARCHITECTURE REASEARCH ATHENS. The prize of audience sympathy was given to ALIAS ARCHITECTS.
Recall that the competition was held from September 25 to November 12. The client, represented by TEPAC, wanted to obtain the best possible proposal for the project in terms of spatial, planning, architectural, aesthetic, cultural, environmental, energy, economic, functional, and construction aspects through the architectural competition. According to the release, the new buildings will occupy an area of 7.5 thousand m2. The area of the buildings will be 2.5 thousand m2. More than 12 million euros will be allocated for their construction. More information about the tender can be found on the website of the educational institution.
Earlier, TEPAC signed a long-awaited contract with the consortium Wade Adams-Miltiades Neophytou JV, which will be engaged in the construction of student dormitories in Limassol.
The construction of the new campus is well underway. The project was designed by Iraclis Papachristou Architects. Modern dormitories are being built in the former village of Verengaria. They will be able to accommodate 485 students. In addition to living rooms, the buildings will have several laboratories and halls. Several other common facilities are provided around the buildings to create a comfortable atmosphere among the students.
The cost of the project is estimated at 56.3 million euros. The money for its realization was allocated by the European Investment Bank and the Development Bank of the Republic of Cyprus. It is expected that the construction of the building will begin in about 1 year. The object is planned to be completed in 2027.
