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		<title>Marco Polo &#124; Apartment Tower in Limassol</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 05:25:03 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>This article by <a href="https://ek-mag.com">Konstantinos</a> was published on <a href="https://ek-mag.com">ek magazine | Architectural Publications</a>.</p>
<p>The project is located along the coastline of Limassol and consists of a 50m-high residential tower with luxury apartments offering panoramic sea views.</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://ek-mag.com/marco-polo-apartment-tower-in-limassol/">Marco Polo | Apartment Tower in Limassol</a> was originally published on <a href="https://ek-mag.com">ek magazine | Architectural Publications</a> | ek magazine – Architectural Publications.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This article by <a href="https://ek-mag.com">Konstantinos</a> was published on <a href="https://ek-mag.com">ek magazine | Architectural Publications</a>.</p>
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			<h4>Inclined tower</h4>
<p>The project is located along the coastline of Limassol, 9 km east of the city center. Rising to a height of 50m, it consists of luxury apartments offering a 180° sea view. The construction of the building required the study and supervision of specialized consultants and contractors due to its large cantilevers, which gradually shift and extend away from the building’s core on the ground floor.</p>
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<p><strong>Design Philosophy</strong></p>
<p>Each floor is displaced by 1.5m to maximize the orientation and create expansive, both covered and uncovered, south-facing verandas with views of the sea. This displacement results in the building sloping at an angle of over 20°, presenting unique technical challenges regarding the structure, vertical circulation, mechanical and electrical systems, and security. At the same time, it defines the building’s key feature, transforming it into an iconic landmark.</p>
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<p><strong><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-180209 size-full" src="https://ek-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/11-10.jpg" alt="-Marco Polo - UHA - ekmagazine" width="1920" height="1357" srcset="https://ek-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/11-10.jpg 1920w, https://ek-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/11-10-300x212.jpg 300w, https://ek-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/11-10-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https://ek-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/11-10-768x543.jpg 768w, https://ek-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/11-10-1536x1086.jpg 1536w, https://ek-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/11-10-600x424.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></strong></p>
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<p><strong>Urban Integration</strong></p>
<p>The building leans toward the road and the urban landscape. On this elevation, behind the parametric perforated sloped GRC shell, the mechanical spaces are located, functioning as a vertical buffer zone between the public and private realms.</p>
<p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-180203 size-full" src="https://ek-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/08-15.jpg" alt="-Marco Polo - UHA - ekmagazine" width="1920" height="1357" srcset="https://ek-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/08-15.jpg 1920w, https://ek-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/08-15-300x212.jpg 300w, https://ek-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/08-15-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https://ek-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/08-15-768x543.jpg 768w, https://ek-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/08-15-1536x1086.jpg 1536w, https://ek-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/08-15-600x424.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></p>
<p><strong>Water Element </strong></p>
<p>In the horizontal dimension of the building, at ground level and spanning 50m in length, a water element connects the interior to the surrounding environment, reaching the shore. The elongated swimming pool, entirely clad in green marble, accentuates the north-south axis that links the urban landscape with the natural one, guiding the user from the public to the private space. The pool also serves as an area for leisure, relaxation, and rejuvenation.</p>
<p>The design, along with the selection of natural materials, plantings, and water elements, creates a sense of balance and a deep connection to the earth, both inside and out.</p>
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<p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-180189 size-full" src="https://ek-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/01-16.jpg" alt="-Marco Polo - UHA - ekmagazine" width="1920" height="1284" srcset="https://ek-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/01-16.jpg 1920w, https://ek-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/01-16-300x201.jpg 300w, https://ek-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/01-16-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https://ek-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/01-16-768x514.jpg 768w, https://ek-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/01-16-1536x1027.jpg 1536w, https://ek-mag.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/01-16-600x401.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px" /></p>

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