Tower 25
High-rise in Nicosia, Cyprus
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Tower 25, also known as The White Walls,[4] is a high-rise building located in central Nicosia, the capital of Cyprus. Designed by architect Jean Nouvel,[5] it gained recognition as one of Nicosia's notable landmarks due to its distinctive design and central location.[original research?] Standing at a height of 62 meters, Tower 25 ranks as the eleventh-tallest building in Cyprus.
| Tower 25 | |
|---|---|
A view from Shacolas Tower | |
 Interactive map of the Tower 25 area | |
| Alternative names | The White Walls |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Location | Nicosia, Cyprus |
| Completed | 2013 |
| Cost | 25 million euros |
| Management | Gerens Hill[1] |
| Height | |
| Roof | 67 m (220 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 17 floors |
| Design and construction | |
| Architects | Jean Nouvel Takis Sophocleous Architects |
| Developer | Nice Day |
| Main contractor | Lois Builders |
| Awards and prizes | Best Tall Building Europe 2016 by CTBUH[2] |
| References | |
| [3] | |
The ground floor, the mezzanine areas, and the first six floors above them are occupied by offices belonging to Ernst & Young (EY).[4] The subsequent seven floors consist of apartments that offer panoramic views of the entire capital city.[citation needed] The penthouse, spanning the two top floors,[6] showcases a design inspired by traditional Cypriot architecture[citation needed] and features a swimming pool.[7]
A significant portion of the apartments, including the penthouse, had already been sold prior to the commencement of construction. The total cost of the building was approximately €25 million, and its construction was completed in early 2013.[8]
Architecture
Each floor of the building has a full-length balcony. They vary in width and depth; each offers views of the city and its walls.
The other façades of the building exhibit a pattern of square voids that serve as both windows and openings for natural ventilation, catering to the hot climate of the city.[6] Particularly on the sun-facing southern façade, a series of balconies extend across the entire width of the building, effectively addressing the need for shade and facilitating a pleasant outdoor experience.[6]
Location
The building overlooks the Venetian fortifications of the city of Nicosa. Adjacent to the newly redesigned Eleftheria Square, envisioned by architect Zaha Hadid,[6] it benefits from its proximity to the city's major commercial thoroughfares, namely Makariou Avenue and Themistokli Dervi Avenue.[citation needed] The strategic positioning of the building is intended to stimulate further development along the ring avenue encircling the city walls.[citation needed]
