Ice Rink in Cyprus

Can you imagine an ice rink in Cyprus? It sounds absurd — and yet, it might have profoundly shaped the next generation’s perception of reality.

We developed a full concept for a building that would meet all the regulations of this sun-drenched island. A space for figure skating lessons, local hockey tournaments, outdoor basketball and sport courts. Inside: cafés, lecture rooms, locker rooms, coach offices — even a few compact hotel rooms.

Architecturally, it was envisioned as a blend of regional Mediterranean vernacular and pure minimalism. Naturally, it would be white — with double façades for passive cooling.

But Cyprus will never see this pearl.