Zaha Hadid Architects' Eleftheria Square inaugurated in Nicosia, Cyprus

2021-12-20T18:47:00-05:00

Zaha Hadid Architects’ Eleftheria Square in Nicosia, Cyprus has been inaugurated. The project intends to be the city's primary gathering space, establishing new connections to unite a divided capital.

Image: Laurian Ghinitoiu / Zaha Hadid Architects

Eleftheria Square is located near the center of Nicosia, adjacent to the centuries-old Venetian Walls and the dry moat that encircles the city. ZHA envisioned the project as the initial phase of a much larger urban plan that could be a catalyst for the reunification of the capital. The design provides unobstructed views of the Venetian Walls, highlighting the significance of the structures as an integral part of Nicosia’s identity. The dry moat was also opened for public use.

Image: Laurian Ghinitoiu / Zaha Hadid Architects

Through the transformation of previously inaccessible areas of the moat with the addition of new civic plazas, gardens, and palm-lined promenades, the moat can act as a “green belt” around the city. The design elevates...

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Zaha Hadid Architects' Eleftheria Square inaugurated in Nicosia, Cyprus