Applied design in the agrotouristic accommodation in Cyprus, Cyprus Architectural Heritage Organisation
A non-profit, non-governmental organisation and a member of Europa Nostra, the Cyprus Architectural Heritage Organisation was founded in 1979, with the aim of preserving, studying and promoting Cypriot cultural heritage, with a particular focus on the island’s traditional architecture. In this spirit, CAHO undertook an ambitious project of improving the design and furnishings of agrotouristic accommodation in the rural areas of Cyprus – an initiative implemented with the support of the A. G. Leventis Foundation. In 2016 the first phase of the project was completed: the documentation and study of much neglected traditional materials and techniques, such as soft basketry. The second phase to be implemented involves the creation of working objects, tangible examples of traditional craftsmanship, to be designed by architects and interior designers. A key goal of the project is to invite leading stakeholders, such as the owners of agrotouristic residences, to embrace these designs that involve a re-examination of tradition, leading to the sustainable preservation of the crafts, traditions and techniques that lie at their core.
Grants given:
1998-2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
