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TABLE OF CONTENTS – Welcome p. 7 Faculty Information p. 8 Advisory Committee p. 11 Admissions Process p. 11 Teaching Methods p. 11 Grading Policies p. 13 Events, Lectures & Seminars p. 16 Competitions, Awards & Distinctions p. 19 Workshops p. 21 The Student’s Voice p. 24 The Architecture Research Center [A.R.C] p. 26 Library Facilities p. 28 Useful Supplies p. 28 Faculty Biographies p. 29

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WELCOME Welcome to the Architecture Research Center [A.R.C], Department of Architecture, at the Univeristy of Nicosia Degrees offered: Professional Diploma in Architecture (DipArch) -5 years-300 ECTS Bachelor of Arts in Architecture (B.A.Arch) - 4 years - 240 ECTS Bachelor of Arts in Interior Design (B.A.Int) - 4 years - 240 ECTS Master of Arts in Architecture (MA) - 1.5 years or 3 semesters- 120 ECTS Doctoral Program in Architecture (Phd) - 3 years -180ECTS History and Accreditation: The Bachelor of Arts in Architecture and the Diploma in Architecture were established in 2006 and currently run under the Department of Architecture, University of Nicosia. The program provides students with a comprehensive set of skills, and professional qualifications academically accredited by the (ECPU) (Evaluation Committee of Private Universities) in July 2008 and approved by ETEK (Επιστημονικό Τεχνικό Επιμελητήριο Κύπρου – Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber) and the European Commission (Directive 2005/36/EC). The Bachelor of Arts in Interior was established in 2004. The Master of Arts in Architecture and the Doctoral Program in Architecture were established in 2014. Departmental Mission: Our mission in the Department of Architecture is to create critical thinkers who are intellectually-acute, socially-aware, and technically-skilled architects/designers that find themselves in the center of contemporary architectural/design discourse. Our graduates are conceptual thinkers who are equipped both with hands-on approach methods and skills, as well as superior knowledge and understanding of cutting-edge technologies in relation to most current architectural theories and notions. Our current program(s) acknowledge the importance of constructing a unique identity by catering for diversity in architectural/interior/post-graduate education, where global discussions merge with local conditions such as culture, climate, local market/industry and social needs. The program(s) support a pedagogy that promotes ecological and sustainable thinking providing the necessary tools of context, com-prehension and application of social, environmental and cultural aspects. Faculty Members: The faculty teaching on the Department of Architecture consists of a combination of full-time lecturers who are permanent staff and visiting part-time lecturers. The faculty supporting the program are all practicing professionals, have an industryrelated background, and hold postgraduate qualifications in related areas. Students are taught by a professional team with a wide range of specialties and diverse approaches to architecture and design. The international faculty were educated in top Universities from around the world, and thus ensure a variety of expertise to enable students to reach their full potential. Teaching Methods: The Departments’ approach to teaching and learning is seen as a collaboration between the teachers and the students and is structured around studio/project courses, and supported by a core of lectures, workshops and seminars. These provide a theoretical framework for the program and are seen as an integral part of all project development.

Swiny Alessandra, Associate Professor | Head | swiny.a@unic.ac.cy Emergency architecture Architectural solutions for: extreme habitats & weather conditions, forced migration & refugees Intelligent design driven by the needs of the human body and the environment

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Menikou Markella, Assistant Professor | Associate Head | menikou.m@unic.ac.cy Instrumental Architecture; Technology as an operational language in architecture Building systems; Buildability; inventive construction Bioclimatic Architecture; Integrated bioclimatic design

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Dr. Efstathiou Anna | Interior Design Coordinator | efstathiou.a@unic.ac.cy The Semiology of the Designed Environment Design History and Cultural Studies Experience-Producing Spatial Design: Conceptual Strategies and Material Complexities

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Hadjichristou Yiorgos, Professor | hadjichristou.y@unic.ac.cy Evolution of the traditional- architectural wisdom Atmospheres, and intangible elements of the built environment Subnatures / vague terrains and weather architecture

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Dr. Lapithis Petros, Professor | Master and PhD Coordinator | lapithis.p@unic.ac.cy Sustainable Architecture Social Sustainability Energy Efficient Buildings

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Ioannou Kika, Associate Professor | ioannou.k@unic.ac.cy Sustainability and Interior Design Practice Methods and Tools for Sustainable Design Design and Learning

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Kleanthous Adonis, Associate Professor | kleanthous.adonis@unic.ac.cy Sustainable integrated building systems Building components design and manufacturability Building construction detailing

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Dr. Sophocleous Lemonari Antonia, Assistant Professor | lemonari.a@unic.ac.cy Architecture technology transfer into structural design and civil engineering systems Passive control mechanisms focused in hybrid structural systems Construction applications of optimized structural designs for creative building support structures

Hadjisoteriou Maria , Associate Professor | hadjisoteriou.m@unic.ac.cy Urban awareness in the design process Innovative design, investigations on intangible qualities of architecture and architectural perception Social sustainability in an urban context

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FACULTY INFORMATION

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Petrou Angela, Assistant Professor | petrou.an@unic.ac.cy Mapping and Identity of Place Representation of the city and its influence on public space Theories and methods of archiving city histories and activities

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Zippelius Eleonore , Assistant Professor | zippelius.e@unic.ac.cy Sustainable urban development and public open space Urban regeneration, adaptability and resilience including adaptive urban management Cultural identity, critical regionalism and place making

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Georgiou Michael , Lecturer | georgiou.mi@unic.ac.cy Computational Design Digital Fabrication and Construction Responsive Architecture

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER | SECRETARY Georgia Charalambous | charalambous.g@unic.ac.cy

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AA Visiting School 2014_A.Swiny, M.Georgiou, P.Fereos_Project NNOMMO

ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Department is advised by four distinguished international academics with expertise in program leadership and management. In 2010 the Advisory Committee was composed of the following members: · Sean Hanna, Research Councils UK Academic Fellow and Acting Director of MSc

Adaptive Architecture and Computation, at The Bartlett, University College London. · Professor Joeb Moore, Barnard/Columbia Undergraduate Architecture Department, Columbia University, 1992 - present (Former Assistant Director 1996 - 2006). Visiting Professor and Studio Critic, Yale School of Architecture, Yale University, 1996 – Present. · Professor Solon Xenopoulos, former Director of Architectural Language, Communication, and Design, School of Architecture, National Technical University of Athens. · Professor Julienne Hanson, Professor of House Form and Culture and Director of Housing Futures Research at The Bartlett, University College London. ADMISSIONS PROCESS An informal interview is required and a Portfolio is recommended to help students collect their work and ideas. All students should go through the interview procedure. This gives the chance for students to meet our faculty members and ask questions and have a discussion with us about our Program. A skype interview can be conducted if you do not live on Cyprus. At the interview students are asked to bring a portfolio with them, if they have one. In case students do not have a portfolio then they are asked to put together a collection of freehand drawings, photographs, design projects – any thing the student has done in the past that shows creativity. If the student does not have anything like this – it is fine. They can and will still be admitted to the Program. · · ·

We recommend that before attending the Program students do the following: Read as many architecture, interior or design books/ periodicals as possible Attend the free 2 week preparation course offered by the Full time faculty of the Department in September before classes start. To take an English course if you do not feel confident in English.

TEACHING METHODS Studio Architectural design education is assessed through project-based learning, which requires students to understand the issues entailed in a set task, to critically appraise the potentials and challenges involved, to reflect upon the outcome and, where appropriate, to propose solutions. Many projects are carried out individually, while others require collaboration. Frequent student presentations encourage discussion and peer evaluation. As students progress through the program, they will meet increasingly complex problems requiring sophisticated and multi-faceted responses. Frequently, studio projects connect with outside faculty and practitioners on live projects and design competitions.

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AA Visiting School 2014 _A.Swiny, M.Georgiou, P.Fereos_Project Ocean Basket

Lectures and Seminars Throughout the architecture program, lectures and seminars provide a theoretical, social and historical context for the Architectural Design Studio. Research, written analysis, and discussion are an important part of the process. Usually, lectures are delivered by faculty and supplemented by specialized contributions from invited, local and international visiting lecturers. Students are encouraged to play an active part in their own learning by participating in seminars and panel discussions. Local Architecture Local contemporary and traditional architecture of Cyprus is an important part of our Program and is incorporated throughout the five years of study. Demonstrations and Workshops Demonstrations facilitate learning in small groups and encourage students to develop specialized skills such as advanced graphics and fabrication, and to experiment with the tactile possibilities of materials. Workshops afford students an additional arena for testing out newly acquired skills and knowledge. GRADING POLICIES Additional information is available from the Department of Academic Affairs. Studio Typically, students are expected to produce a series of short design exercises and a final design project. At the midpoint of the semester, students pin-up their work and receive critiques from course and invited departmental faculty. For the midterm exam, students are expected to give an oral presentation and pin-up their work for invited guest critics and departmental faculty. Students must submit a portfolio as hardcopy (format specified by the faculty) and as a digital copy (CD, DVD, USB/thumb drive) inclusive of all exercises and projects of the Architectural Design Studio class to the architecture faculty within five workdays after the final presentation. Submission of the portfolio is a requirement for the successful completion of the studio class (no grades are given until the portfolio is submitted) and for the student to enter into the next architectural design studio in the academic path. Lectures and Seminars All other courses are made up of a series of exercises, lab work, reading, research, writing, or quizzes depending on or relating to the topic or theme of the course. All courses have a midterm and a final. Midterm Grades At approximately the midpoint of the semester, faculty distribute written comments at address each studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s progress along with a midterm grade. Grade Petitions Students may dispute a final grade within one month from the date a grade is posted by the registrar. To do so, students should obtain a Grade Petition Form from the Department of Academic Affairs. Under rare circumstances, the Head of the Department may allow a faculty member to grant an extension or reappraisal of coursework. The Head of the Architecture Department, who will review the work and must approve the final grade amendment, must approve these cases.

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EVENTS, LECTURES & SEMINARS The Department of Architecture organizes a diverse and rich series of events that include: lectures, workshops, exhibitions, educational trips with architects, and professionals of various disciplines as well as students from other universities, local and foreign. Our goal is to develop a wide network of connections and knowledge that would enable our students to build a more critical approach to architecture that would assist them creatively in their work and in their future as professionals.

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Event at Kofinou Refugees Camp Alumni Event ‘Presentation of the work of Vasilis Pasiourtides + Eleftheria Sergidou & Nektarios Afxentiou + Anargyros Mougiakos + Zoi Stasinopoulou” 16/12/2015 The [ARC] Department of Architecture X-mas Tree 2015 15/12/2015 ‘Presentation of the work of Mike Serroff & Charilaos Kythreotis’ 11/12/2015 Presentation Field Trip to Japan Unit 6 03/12/2015 “Autonomous Design + Designing for Autonomy” Lecture by Kostas Grigoriadis 13/11/2015 Catalyst Workshops 04/11/2015 ‘‘From Sustainability to Biophilia: The Road to a Sustainable City of Green Hearts’’, Lecture by Deni Ruggeri 23/10/2015 “Reflections” 10/06/ 2015 End of Year Exhibition 08/05/ 2015 Lectures accompanying the opening of a photographic exhibition titled ‘Modernist Architecture in Limassol’ 20/03/2015 Catalyst Workshops 12/03/2015 “Architecture & Design” Book Exhibition 11/03/2015 Presentation of the Runner-up entry for the international competition of Bamiyan Cultural Center, UNESCO 09/02/2015 Series of lectures: -Mr. George Katodrytis, RIBA Title: “Emergent Material and Per formative Urbanism: A Search for a New and Dynamic Architecture of the Middle East” - REFUGE(e) + the Space of Exception’, Mr. Michael Hughes , Associate Professor Title: “Constructing Curriculum” 09/12/2014 Presentation of the work of Margarita Danou & Haris Hadjivasiliou 08/12/2014 Lecture of Iliona Outram Khalili “Emergency Sandbag Shelter and EcoVillages: To Build and Be Built, in collaboration to the Movement of Life Cyprus 28/11/2014 Presentation of the work of Marios Christodoulides-Christos Cristodou lou & Michalis Kosmas 21-23/11/2014 Event organized by Angela Petrou and Maria Hadjisoteriou “Space, Identity And Conflict”. Presentations and round table discussion by academics and professionals from Cyprus, Greece, Lebanon, Italy and Israel 10/11/2014 Exhibition in Collaboration with Italian Embassy 08/10/2014 “Wood Workshop” organized by Alessandra Swiny in association with the Wood Lovers Society and Master Woodcarver Chris Pye 09/09/2014 Lecture by Daniele Mancini “Unpacking Urban Fields@Cyprus” 10/09/2014 Lecture by Marco Canevacci (of Berlin based Plastique Fantastique) “Urban Catalysers”

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Workshop “Inflating the Public_Part 1” organized by Yiorgos Hadjichristou in collaboration with Urban Gorillas and the Italian Embassy AA Visiting School + Cyprus Architects Association Summer Workshop Cyprus UN Buffer Zone “Kato Pyrgos” Directors: Pavlos Fereos, Michalis Georgiou and Alessandra Swiny “Για όλα Φταίει ο χώρος;” του Σόλωνα Ξενόπουλου, Παρουσίαση βιβλίου για την Αρχιτεκτονική “End of Year Exhibition” Department of Architecture “ Interior Design Lecture “Hotel Design- Suggestions” Catalysts Week Events, Lectures and Presentations 20x20 Lecture by Yiorgos Hadjichristou “Sections as generators of Innovative Architecture” SEMEK “Energy efficiency, recycling, and sustainable buildings’” Lecture of Yiorgos Hadjichristou “Malleable Courtyards” Lecture by Michalis Georgiou “Sukkahville Competition 2013 The journey of God’s Eye” Series of events concerning German Architecture and its Reflections on the International Scene. Co-organized by Yiorgos Hadjichristou with the Goethe-Institute Cyprus. -Exhibition: Photography by Claudio Santambrogio “palimpsest–germany” and “International Relations Young Architects from Germany”. -Lecture by Prof. Dr Hans Stimmann “Reconstructing Berlin after Reunification” -Lecture by Marc Frohn (FAR architects) “So close yet so FAR” -Lecture, presentations and round table discussion on the theme “Reconstruction of a Divided Capital” -Screenings of discussions of various German films related to Architectural topics “Auto-Mason 13 Digital Design + Fabrication Competition” organized by Michalis Geourgiou and Industrial Partner Pavlides Marble AA Visiting School- Cyprus UN Buffer Zone “Athienou” Directors: Pavlos Fereos and Michalis Georgiou “End of Year Exhibition” Department of Architecture Διάλεξη µε τίτλο “Ο Ρόλος του Μουσείου- Αντανακλάσεις” Catalyst Workshop “How Long Is The Coast Of Cyprus?”

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COMPETITION, AWARDS & DISTINCTIONS The project “Dens(e)topia” has been awarded with an honorable mention at the international “Hamburg Hybrid Housing Competition” 2015. The project “Drop Dead Gorgeous” has been awarded with an honorable mention at the “Krakow Oxygen Home” international competition 2015. The project “All the world’s a stage” has been awarded with a special mention at the “d3 Unbuilt Visions” international competition 2015. The project “Work, life, community” has been awarded the Second Prize at the “d3 Housing Tomorrow 2015” international architecture competition. The project “Poveglia and Ottagono” has been awarded with a Special Mention for Narratological Visualization at the “d3 Housing Tomorrow 2015” international architecture competition. The project “Asymmetric Defence” has been awarded with a Special Mention for Defensive Housing at the “d3 Housing Tomorrow 2015” international architecture competition. The project “Living Capsule” been awarded with a Special Mention for Dystopian Vision at the “d3 Housing Tomorrow 2015” international architecture competition.

Sukkahville 2014 Finalist_M.Georgiou, O.Georgiou, T.Kwok_Students: A.Vuap, A.Nicolas

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The project “Reactivation/Reconnetion# forte portuense” was ranked among the finalists at the “Rome Community Ring” Young Architects international Competitions 2015. The project ‘Dys.M.O.T.i.a’ was awarded the second prize in the ‘New ways to live Venice’ international competition organised by MArch in fall 2014. The project ‘Staging Transit’ was awarded the third prize in the ‘New ways to live Venice’ international competition organised by MArch in fall 2014. The project ‘Deceleration Sanctuary’ was awarded the second student prize in the ‘Looking Forward: Re-Imagining The Athenaeum of Philadelphia’ international competition, fall 2014. The project “New Womb Comfort” has being awarded with a Special Mention for Narrative Visualization at the “d3 Natural Systems 2014” international architecture competition. ’Halo’ at Sukaville 2014 in Toronto Canada, a finalist, which was a realized built project. ’Gods Eye’ at Sukaville 2013 in Toronto Canada received 1st Prize, which was a realized built project. Sukkahville 2013 Winning Entry_M.Georgiou, O.Georgiou, T.Kwok_ Students: C.Koufopavlou, C.Galanou

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Auto-Mason 13 Digital Design + Fabrication Competition 2013 AA Visiting School 2013_Project Safe2 Heaven Team N.Kourtis, S.Mlynski, P.Antoniou, D.Panayidou

WORKSHOPS ‘Auto-Mason 13 Digital Design + Fabrication Competition’. The aim of the open competition was to design a freeform wall (Pavlides Industrial estate at Dali, Nicosia) in a linear assembly of 41 Stone Panels to be digitally fabricated using an industrial robot. ‘SKINDEEP’ workshop with QED Unit, Manchester School of Architecture and UNIT 4 Markella Menikou and Adonis Cleanthous. AA Visiting School - Cyprus UN Buffer Zone ‘Athienou’ Directors: Pavlos Fereos and Michalis Georgiou AA Visiting School + Cyprus Architects Association Summer Workshop - Cyprus UN Buffer Zone ‘Kato Pyrgos’ Directors: Pavlos Fereos, Michalis Georgiou and Alessandra Swiny Workshop ‘Inflating the Public_Part 1’ organized by Yiorgos Hadjichristou in collaboration with Urban Gorillas and the Italian Embassy ‘Wood Workshop’ in association with the Wood Lovers Society and Master Woodcarver Chris Pye, organized by Alessandra Swiny ‘Space, Identity and Conflict’. Presentations and round table discussion by academics and professionals from Cyprus, Greece, Lebanon, Italy and Israel. Event organized by Angela Petrou and Maria Hadjisoteriou Catalysts Week Events, Lectures and Presentations 20x20

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UNIT 4 _SKINDEEP workshop with QED unit, Manchester School of Architecture 2_lecturers_ Menikou & Cleanthous

Wood Lovers Society Workshop

THE STUDENTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S VOICE The Department of Architecture holds student opinions and feedback in high esteem. Consequently there are a number of ways of collecting this information. University-Wide Student Evaluation Reports At the end of each semester, the University circulates course evaluations to each registered student in every course. These anonymous evaluations are read, collated, and discussed by the relevant Heads, Deans, and other faculty and staff.

Social Media The Department of Architecture has a list of Social Media where events and information are regularly posted. Students are encouraged to upload photographs and comment on recent events and topics. Please visit the site and become a fan. Facebook page Architecture: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Department-ofArchitecture-University-of-Nicosia/112659955448449 Facebook group Architecture: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ vrahimis/?fref=ts Twitter Account: https://twitter.com/ArchUnic Google+ Community: https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/ 103020412556457931168 Architecture Department webpage: http://www.unic.ac.cy/department-architecture

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Board of Studies At the beginning or middle of each semester, the department convenes a Board of Studies meeting, where students are invited to voice constructive feedback about the curriculum, academic issues and overall course instruction. Individual issues should be brought to the appropriate faculty member or to the Head of the Department.

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Departmental Feedback The Architecture Department gathers systematic feedback from students regarding the manner in which the program of studies is delivered. This feedback is gathered through questionnaires, group discussions and individual contact. This information is of great value to the department and is submitted for the annual review of the programs taught.

Lecture and presentation in the A.R.C Amphitheater

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Students have access to the Departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Digital Fabrication Workshop (F-LAB), the Wood Workshop (W-LAB) and the Computer facilities(C-LAB) The F-LAB and W-LAB are operating in dedicated spaces in [ARC] basement and Fine Arts buildings ground floor. These Workshops are University facilities containing Digital prototyping equipment and Wood-Workshop Tools and machinery, which individual students or groups of students can use to produce architectural models and prototypes on their request. The use of the technologies is part of several courses and workshops within the architectural and interior programs such as the Architecture and Interior Studios, the Digital Design Courses and the Architectural Catalysts. In addition the Workshops organize inductions on H&S, and using the equipment. The Workshops currently employ an A0 laser cutting machine, a CNC milling machine, 3 x 3D printers and a large series of Hand tools and Power Tools in wood processing. Staff, currently consists of two experienced LAB operators and two student assistants under the general supervision of a Lab-Manager. The computer lab (C-LAB) is situated in [ARC] first floor and it is equipped with stateof-the-art hardware and software providing modern facilities for both students and faculty. Software cover all range of digital design needs including 2D drafting, 3D modeling, parametric modeling, animation, rendering and for software for image processing. Staff, currently consists of three student assistants under the general supervision of an experienced Lab-Manager. The laboratories are well supervised and maintained by a very efficient and experienced support team. The Department is in the process of developing a Digital Design and Fabrication unit, in order to enhance further the infrastructure for digital design expertise and to establish a research-oriented and development facility for the academic environment All laboratories are well supervised and maintained by an experienced support team. Regular inductions are organized to assist the students and faculty with the use of the labs.

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The [A.R.C] Labs are equipped with cutting edge hardware and software for both students and faculty. The use of the Labs is also part of several courses and workshops within the architectural and interior programs such as the Architecture and Interior Studios, the Digital Design Courses and the Architectural Catalysts.

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In Fall 2010, the Department of Architecture moved into new facilities that have been designed specifically to fulfil the needs of the program. The new building, a converted shoe factory, will allows faculty and students to work together and continue to build the architectural program according to our mission statement. The architecture office of Associate Professor Yiorgos Hadjichristou (Yiorgos Hadjichristou, Petros Konstantinou, Veronika Antoniou, Teigas Joao, internal collaborators: Ioanna Iosef, Michalis Thrasyvoulou and Nasios Varnava) and Alessandra Swiny as an external advisor designed the building, which includes: ten main studio spaces (two per year), an entrance foyer, and a central amphitheatre. All are designed to be easily converted into one expansive open-plan space for special events, such as final year exhibitions, major public lectures, large workshops, and recreational events. Additional facilities include a computer lab, printer room, library, workshop, classrooms, faculty offices, study rooms, and administrative rooms. There is also a cafeteria, a student lounge, and a rooftop terrace.

Architecture Research Center Building, University of Nicosia

LIBRARY FACILITIES The Library of the University of Nicosia is well stocked with a collection of books and periodicals relevant to students’ studies. These titles have been thoughtfully selected by faculty and span the full range of books and periodicals on the built environment. Covering subjects such as architectural design, history and theory of architecture, construction materials, urban planning and history of the city, sustainable and ecological architecture, interior design and the use of new technologies in architecture. There is also a good selection of books dedicated to specific architects’ works. In addition the library has a substantial collection of books on related areas of study such as culture studies, philosophy, sociology, photography, biology and political sciences. It is expected that all students make full use of these facilities for their research. For more information on the library facilities visit: www.library.unic.ac.cy

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1. Anna Efstathiou 2. Michalis Georgiou 3. Yiorgos Hadjichristou 4. Maria Hadjisoteriou 5. Kika Ioannou Kazamia 6. Adonis Kleanthous 7. Dr. Petros Lapithis 8. Dr. Antonia Sophocleous Lemonari 9. Markella Menikou 10. Angela Petrou 11. Alessandra Swiny 12. Eleonore Zippelius

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Anna Efstathiou has served in academic positions as a senior lecturer in the AAS College of Art and Design in Thessaloniki (1992-2004) and as Course Leader of the BA and MA Interior Design Courses of the “AAS – University of Central Lancashire” partnership in Thessaloniki (2005-2012). As a professional architect and Interior Designer she has collaborated with the Technical Department of ATE Bank in Greece and from 2002 to 2011 she served as the manager of the same Department in Thessaloniki. In parallel she works since 1992 as a freelancer in numerous projects with the “Archigraph” architectural practice team. She is a member of professional bodies: TEE in Greece and ETEK in Cyprus, a member of the Greek Colleges Teaching Staff (Ministry of National Education and Religion) and a member of the Hellenic Energy Inspectorate, Ministry of Environment and Climatic Change (YPEKA). Among her current research interests is the relation of the materiality of both natural and human made environment to psychological and sociological issues, the semiology of interior spaces, experience and responsive design, smart materials and interactive design.

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Anna Efstathiou has studied Architecture in the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, where she has received her Diploma in Architecture. She has also studied as a postgraduate student in Birmingham Polytechnic receiving the MA degree in Industrial Design followed by a PhD from the Edinburgh College of Arts, Heriot Watt University, UK, both with the support of the Greek State Scholarships Foundation. Her PhD subject deals with the semiology of Interior spaces and specifically those of offices and banks. She also holds an MBA degree from the University of Macedonia, Greece.

Michalis Georgiou is a practicing architect/founding member of HUB, design and engineering platform, and a full time lecturer at the Department of Architecture [ARC] of the University of Nicosia in the field of Digital Design and Fabrication. He holds an MSc in Adaptive Architecture and Computation from the Bartlett and a diploma in architecture from the NTUA where he is currently pursuing his PhD. His current research focuses in applying computational tools in assisting and enriching design and construction processes. Before moving on to realize his own professional collaborations and projects Michalis has worked with E. Constandinidou architects in Athens and Foster + Partners in London, as a design architect and design analyst, member of the Specialistâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Modeling Group. www.parametricdesign.net / www.hub.com.cy

Having participated in various exhibitions and competitions, he is a recipient of a number of prizes both national and international including the Golden Prize of the international Union of Architects for the ‘Town Hall and museums of Athienou’, 2 distinctions of the State Architectural Prizes for the Ifigeneia Kaizer project and the Kaimakli house, 1st prizes at the competitions of the refurbishment of the Central Square of the Churches in Athienou, the High school of Klirou and the Kallinikeio Town Hall of Athienou. He was selected 6 times to represent Cyprus at the Mies Van Der Rohe Awards, and participated 4 times at the Venice Architecture Biennale among other Biennales, Triennials. The Kaimakli house was selected by the Architects Council of Europe as the representative project from Cyprus to participate in the event and exhibition for Sustainable architecture of ACE for 3 years. He also received an Honorary Diploma by the Association of Civil Engineers and Architects of Cyprus. He has been working in collaboration with a diverse range of architects and artists in a wide range of projects. His research and practice concentrates on projects, which vary in scale: from detailed furniture design to large-scale town planning projects – and all that lies between the two. He has been widely published and participated in a diverse range of conferences. His research interests cover a diverse range of thematic, always trying to integrate the practice and the theory with education. He currently collaborates with the NGO Urban Gorillas on the Green Urban Lab project funded by the EEA grants in order to generate the (nonexistent) public spaces in Cyprus via interventions as the Inflating the Public event/ workshop.

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Yiorgos Hadjichristou is a Professor in the Department of Architecture at the University of Nicosia. He conducted his studies in the Kiev University in the Ukraine (1982-1989) and the Kyoto University in Japan (1990-1992). He has also participated in a series of courses, workshops and seminars in a variety of other countries. He believes that the continuous exposure to different cultures and environments is a lifelong endless education.

Maria Hadjisoteriou is an Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture at the University of Nicosia. She was born in Nicosia, studied architecture at the National Technical University of Athens (N.T.U.A) where she received her Diploma in Architecture, Dip-Arch (5 years diploma). Maria was awarded the “Monbusho” Japanese Scholarship for her postgraduate and Master Studies in Japan (Mie University). Japan and eastern culture and perception highly influenced her professional work and research as well as the way she views life. Maria’s main focus is “research by design”; therefore parallel to her academic involvement, Maria has been a practicing architect since 1995. She participated in a number of competitions in collaboration with other architects, in Cyprus and abroad, where she was awarded with a number of prizes, including the first prize of the Town Hall of Athienou; 2nd prize of the urban project “the development of the historical center of Ayia Fila”, the «runner up» prize for the entry “sub-terra supra-terra” for Europan 9 (European urban competition) in the city of Clermont-Ferrand, France that concluded in a 9 months urban workshop with the municipality. Maria represented Cyprus in the Venice Architecture Biennale in 2008 with the team project ‘Easylove’. She was involved in two major public projects in Cyprus, the one was the “development of the master plan of Dali” under an Island-wide program initiative to employ architects & urban planners to re-think, re-design & re-vive struggling regions, and the second, the “Urban Renewal of Ayia Fyla Historic centre in Limassol”, that aims to reinforce the traditional village centre. Maria’s current research interests include social sustainability in an urban context, seen from the viewpoint of programming, multi-functionality, user centre design and ephemerality. Urban awareness and the importance of landscape urbanism in the way we approach the design of the cities, is a major factor that is evident in her work. Parallel to the above, the investigation on “innovative living conditions and the intangible qualities in architecture”, issues that relate closely to the importance of perception in the design process, the treatment of boundaries, the notion of “Ma” (Gap, Interval), the threshold between the public and private, as well as “programming” as an important social factor is a key driving force for Maria’s Research.

Her area of concentration and research interests as interior designer and educator is the implementation of environmental issues in interior design and the importance of environmental education.

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Kika Ioannou Kazamia is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture at the University of Nicosia. She holds a BA degree in Interior Design, an MA degree in Education, and is currently doing her PhD in Architecture title â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;A model for Sustainable Interior Spaceâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. She has been involved with numerous interior design projects since 1988. In 1989 was employed as a lecturer on the Interior Design Program at the Intercollege Larnaca Campus until 1996. Since 1996 she has been a lecturer at the Intercollege Nicosia, teaching in the Design Department.

Adonis Kleanthous is an Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture at the University of Nicosia. He is a practicing architect in Nicosia, Cyprus, since 1993, and has been teaching architecture at the design department of the University of Nicosia, since 2003. He has been a recipient of a number of prizes in architectural competitions in partnership with Nina Eliassides, including the new University of Cyprusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; student social activities facilities, currently under construction. Current research interests include architectural component prefabrication and sustainability.

Dr Petros Lapithis is currently the Director of the private owned Architectural Firm (since 1995), which gives emphasis to new and emerging technologies for buildings and specializes in energy conservation and studies in taking advantage of natural resources as a source of energy. Lapithis is also the Founder and President of the Pantheon Cultural Association (since 1999), which organises various cultural and artistic scenes. Involved in Fine Arts, Visual Arts, Film and Music it is the first Non Governmental Organization pioneering in organizing Music and Film events for young Cypriot Artists. (www.pantheonculture.org).

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Dr Petros Lapithis is a Professor in the Department of Architecture at the University of Nicosia. Lapithis holds a PhD: Passive Solar Architecture from the Welsh School of Architecture, University of Wales, Cardiff, an M. Sc. in Architecture from the Higher Institute of Architecture and Civil Engineering, Sofia, Bulgaria, and a second M. Sc. in Architecture: Environmental Design and Engineering from the Bartlett School of Architecture and Planning, University of London, UK. Lapithis also holds a Certificate in Education for Teachers of Architecture from The Bartlett Graduate School, University College London, UK and a Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from the Frederick Polytechnic, Nicosia, Cyprus. His research interests include Energy Conservation, Sustainable Architecture and Solar Energy, which has been supported by various research grants and published in International Conference Proceedings, Journals and within various mass media mediums local and international.

Dr. Antonia Sophocleous-Lemonari is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture at the University of Nicosia where she joined the academic faculty team in 2007. She was awarded a PhD title since 2012 for her studies in the field of Architecture Technology focused on the development of the Adaptable Dual Control Systems. Part of her research work is already published in three international scientific journals. She has presented parts of her work in eleven international conferences across Europe and in Asia; in ERES2013 conference she was an invited speaker. All of her technical papers were selected for publication in the respective books of the conference proceedings and they are available for reference and citation. Her background includes BSc in Civil Engineering (1992), MSc in Structural Design (1994) concentration and Ma in General Project Management (2005). Her research interests are in three major fields: -Architecture technology transfer into structural design and civil engineering systems, -Passive control mechanisms focused in hybrid structural systems and -Construction applications of optimized structural designs for creative building support structures. She’s currently teaching in both the architecture program (Humanities) and civil and environmental program (Science and Engineering). She’s leading the path development of the BSc in CVEE and coordinating the Structural and Management thematic field in Arch, while she’s teaching the several related courses. She has been practicing the profession for the last 19 years in association with distinguished civil engineering and architecture firms. During her practicing she was awarded a 3rd prize in a European architectural-construction competition lately for a footbridge in the southern-eastern city of Paphos in Cyprus. She’s also teaching Construction Technology to 3rd year civil and environmental engineering students at the University of Cyprus for the last 5 years. She adapts to new methods of teaching through the transfer of technology advances in an interactive class environment and maximizes the potentials in use of structural analysis software (SAP2000, eStructures, coursecompass, MS Project).

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She taught at the Manchester School of Architecture from 2003 to 2007, as a Lecturer in Architectural Technology. Since September 2006 she was Head of BA Technology. In parallel to her academic involvement she has been involved in professional practice since 2000 and has qualified as an RIBA Chartered Architect in the UK, in 2004. In 2007 she completed an MA in Bioclimatic Architecture also from Manchester School of Architecture. She presented her personal work and research at several conferences and publications. She participated in a number of competitions where she received various commendations. In October 2007 she returned to Cyprus. She began teaching at the University of Nicosia in 2008 and as part-time faculty at the University of Cyprus, Spring semester 2009. She worked at Scottbrownrigg Architects, Limassol for a year and has also been working as a freelance architect since her re-settlement in Cyprus. She represented Cyprus in the Venice Architecture Biennale in 2008 with the project â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Easyloveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; (in collaboration with M.Hadjisoteriou, A.Swiny, A,Kleanthous, G.Hadjichristou, G.Souglides), Current research interests include instrumental architecture, technology as an operational language in architecture, prefabricated building systems, buildability and sustainability.

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Markella Menikou is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture at the University of Nicosia. She received a BA(Hons) in Architecture with First Class from Manchester School of Architecture in 2000 and a Bachelor of Architecture with Distinction from the same university in 2003. She received scholarships and funding from the Cypriot Government and in the UK for highest academic achievement.

Angela Petrou is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture, University of Nicosia. She received her Post Graduate Diploma at London, South Bank University. Angela has worked on an extensive range of projects in London and In Cyprus including; Competitions, Independent practice, Project Management and interdisciplinary design collaborations. Since 2008 she has collaborated on various projects with the design team AA&U in Nicosia. Angela has also taught in design studios at Kingston and Southbank University in London and the University of Cyprus. Her research interests include: Mappings of Events & Narrative History, Colonial Maps and Rural Land-use in Cyprus, Non-linear spatial practice of the Ottoman Period in Rural Cyprus.

In June 2008 her winning entry (with M.Hadjisoteriou & A.Dimitrakopoulos) for ‘Europan 9 Competition’ in Clermont-Ferrand, France went into its second phase of design development. She has represented Cyprus in the Venice Architecture Biennale three times. This year she submitted the project, ‘Reverberating Courtyards: Carving Histories’ as curator with Y.Hadjichristou (team: A.Postekkis, P.Pavlidies, M.Georiou) and was in the final selection process. From 2009 Alessandra participated in an Erasmus Intensive Program (completed in 2012) for the project ‘Demochange Cities’ with professors and students from Milan, Trieste, Hamburg, Cluj, and Vienna. Alessandra is very passionate about the development of an architects’ education. Her design focus shifts from small scale detailing to issues pertaining to the larger urban context and articulates the importance and complexities of issues faced at all scales. She is currently Unit Leader of ‘In/Out Crisis’ (with Y.Hadjichristou and M.Georgiou) for 4th and 5th year Architecture students at the University of Nicosia. She believes that an equilibrium must exist between; functionality and creativity, as well as research, practice, technology, culture and wit; while always striving to have a minimum impact on the ‘environment’ and to design buildings that function as ‘intelligently’ as possible. In recent years her work concentrates on issues of emergency architecture.

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Alessandra Swiny is the Head and an Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture at the University of Nicosia, where she has been teaching since 2005 and is a tenured faculty member. She is an architect of American and British origin. She received a Bachelor of Arts from Barnard/Columbia University (2000) and a Masters of Architecture from Harvard University (2004) in the United States. Alessandra was an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Barnard/Columbia Colleges Architecture Program for Fall 2011. She was the principal architect with M. Hadjisoteriou at ‘Sub_Supra Studio’ from 2008 until 2013.

Eleonore Zippelius is an Assistant Professor of the Department of Architecture at the University of Nicosia. Her teaching focuses on urban design, the history and theory of the city, urban sustainability and landscape architecture. She received her Diploma in Landscape Architecture from FH Weihenstephan (University of Applied Sciences), Germany and her Diploma in Architecture from Technische Universität München (University of Technology), Germany. Prior to her settlement in Cyprus she lived and worked as a Landscape Architect, Architect and Urban Designer and Planner in Munich, Germany designing a wide range of various projects, expert opinions and competitions at the intersection of urban design, architecture and landscape architecture. Her expertise encompasses largescale long-term urban planning such as land utilisations plans, framework plans, development concepts and legally binding land-use plans as well as small-scale shortterm urban design projects such as the redevelopment of historic town centres, streets and squares and projects in architecture and landscape architecture. She took an active part in the development of Eastern Germany - Aufbau Ost - facing the urban challenges of the German reunification. She has won and been distinguished in 11 German competitions including competitions with international participation. She participated in the German research program ExWost – Experimental Housing and Urban Development, in the Field of Research `Future Towns´. Her current research , mostly presented and published in conferences, includes sustainable urban development strategies, an integrated approach to urban regeneration, adaptability and resilience, adaptive urban management, creative participation through urban living labs, social networks and nongovernmental organisations, the potential of the cultural landscape for urban development and revitalization, the significance and design of public open space in relation to socio-spatial polarization, and the urban potential of public markets. She also actively engages in European corporations applying for European funding and is currently looking for putting research into practice. Part of her research is dedicated to innovative teaching methods and conducted in cooperation with students.

DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE 31, Michael Giorgalla street P.O.Box 24005 2409 Engomi, Nicosia, Cyprus Tel: +35722842600/601 Fax: +22354389 Email: info.arc@unic.ac.cy Website: www.unic.ac.cy