Kyriakos Tsolakis Architects has designed the National Star Observatory of Cyprus in Agridia, Cyprus.

The National Star Observatory of Cyprus, the country's first observatory, is located in the UNESCO-listed Troodos mountain range.

This project is a public institution in rural Cyprus that democratises science, revitalises a fading village and transforms a remote mountaintop into a national destination.

The observatory houses two high-tech telescopes, as well as an astro-marina for amateur astronomers, alongside other amenities.

Set in a remote village facing economic decline and population loss, its architecture intentionally creates a landmark destination — welcoming scientists and amateurs, drawing visitors, creating local employment and catalysing a microeconomy.

This project has been longlisted in the civic project category of Dezeen Awards 2025.

Studio: Kyriakos Tsolakis Architects
Project: National Star Observatory of Cyprus (Troodos Observatory)