The Cyprus House of Representatives
Nicosia, Cyprus

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"...is the ultimate expression of faith in democracy."
Oliver Buikeman, The Guardian 22 July 1999

The building will be set on a hill facing the processional route between the presidential palace and the old city.

The primary role of the building is to encourage citizens to participate in the democratic process. To this end, the design places the public at the heart of the new complex and brings them into direct contact with the working spaces of the institution.

The foyer surrounding the hill forms an extension to the public open spaces adjacent to the site. It is a space of meeting and exchange between the public and their representatives - a contemporary agora for a modern and dynamic democracy. It is flanked by the committee and political meeting rooms. At the symbolic and functional centre of the building is the parliament chamber itself, a tall alabaster drum diffusing light into the hall and foyer that surrounds it.

The hot dry climate of Nicosia informs the architecture of the building. Deep overhangs, massive construction and evaporative cooling reduce the heat built up during the day. At night, natural ventilation pre-cools the structure.

Let us hope it is opened as the new Parliament building of a re-unified island.

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Renderings?

Can't tell much from the images above, but it certainly looks like a very modern building.

Wow...KPF is doing the project, very famous architecture firm, love their work. Should turn out really nice.