The conditions for practising architecture in Cyprus remain unfavourable, according to the Limassol Architects' Movement, which is calling on the state to act immediately. The movement made the call on the occasion of World Architecture Day, established by the International Union of Architects (UIA) and marked on 5 October, highlighting the crucial role of the architect and the importance of architecture for people's quality of life and wellbeing.
Conditions for practising the profession
The movement refers to a "dysfunctional and impersonal bureaucratic system" that "absorbs time and energy, questions the scientist and creator, and undermines the production of quality architecture".
Call for a new legislative framework
The movement stresses that "the state must respond immediately by establishing a modern and effective legislative framework" to protect architectural heritage, from archaeological sites and historic centres to the unique examples of Cypriot modernism and contemporary architecture.
According to the movement, this framework should also ensure dignified and creative conditions for practising the profession.
Source: CNA
