Architects: ANASTASIOU MISSERI
Area: 180 m²
Year: 2024
Photographs: James Retief
Manufacturers: Rabel Aluminium Systems, HAY, House of Finn Juhl, IDS, Lanitis Aristophanous, Mobhaus, Pantelis Pashias, Tsourlakis Tiles, Volcano Stores
Category: Residential Architecture, Houses
Design Team: Michalis Anastasiou, Stephanie Misseri
Engineering & Consulting > Structural: Michael Pittas Consulting Structural Engineers
Engineering & Consulting > MEP: Louis Vakanas MEP Consulting Engineers
Country: Cyprus
Kaimakli Residence in Nicosia, Cyprus, designed by Anastasiou Misseri, restores and extends a listed single-storey home that had long been abandoned. The project occupies the end of a row of traditional terrace houses with deep gardens characteristic of the Kaimakli district. Through careful reconstruction and the introduction of a new steel-framed volume, the architects sought to preserve the historical essence of the structure while adapting it for contemporary living. Traditional techniques were employed to repair stonework, plaster, and timber elements, while handcrafted cement tiles and wooden window frames were reproduced to maintain authenticity. A new addition at the rear accommodates a kitchen, utility room, and guest bathroom on the ground level, with two bedrooms and a shared bathroom above. Two internal courtyards bridge old and new spaces, drawing light into the home and connecting interiors to the Mediterranean garden beyond.
Set within the historic neighborhood of Kaimakli in Nicosia, Kaimakli Residence by Anastasiou Misseri reinterprets a listed single-storey dwelling as a contemporary home that preserves the spirit of its original fabric. The project restores the abandoned structure using traditional craftsmanship while introducing a discreet steel-framed extension that accommodates new living spaces. By maintaining a deliberate contrast between the restored stone volumes and the new addition, the architects articulate a dialogue between permanence and transformation. Internal courtyards and framed openings weave daylight and garden views through the home, creating a continuous spatial sequence that merges domestic life with the surrounding landscape.
An extension at the rear introduced new domestic functions: a kitchen, utility room, and guest bathroom on the ground floor, and two bedrooms with a shared bathroom on the upper level. A corridor connects the restored volume with the addition, generating two internal courtyards that emphasize spatial transition and provide outdoor access.
The extension was built with a steel frame structure, where exposed beams contribute to the perceived openness of the rooms. While the distinction between old and new was intentionally marked through differences in volume and materials, elements of the historic building’s palette were integrated into the finishes of the extension. These include terrazzo flooring, custom staircase detailing, and features in the bathroom and kitchen.
Four active facades incorporate large openings that allow continuous visual and spatial connection from the main entrance through to the garden. This permeability enables daylight and the landscape to play a central role in shaping the living environment.
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Project Location
Address: Nicosia, Cyprus
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