Lemesos: A Renewed Coastal Μetropolis

In the context of the public consultations to shape a rational, comprehensive and modern vision for the development of the coastal front of Limassol, the Mayor and the Municipal Council of Limassol kindly invite you to the International Conference "Lemesos: A Renewed Coastal Μetropolis! Architecture and Identity" on Monday, 18th November, 8:30 a.m. Limassol, Carob Mill, Richard & Berengaria Hall (Castle Area).

The conference is targeted to architects, urban planners, developers, researchers, university professors and students, economic stakeholders, and the civil society.

Programme

08:30-09:00
Registration

09:00-09:05
Welcoming Remarks
Andreas Christou, Mayor of Limassol

09:05-09:15
Opening Speech
Giorgos Lakkotrypis, Minister of Commerce, Industry, Tourism and Energy

09:15-09:30
Mimis Sophocleous, univ. professor, Director of the Limassol Municipal Museum and Historical Archives
“Limassol: a true-blue Mediterranean Metropolis in the making”

09:30-09:45
Yiannis Armeftis, Municipal Councillor, Architect
«Limassol: The vision for a contemporary Metropolis»

9:45-10:45
Lecture
Dr Markus Jatsch, Architect - Design Director
Urban Waterfronts and Sustainable Regeneration –The Work of Martha Schwartz Partners

10:45-11:05
Coffee break

11:05-11:25
Nikos Mesaritis, Architect, Polytia Armos
“Urban Opportunities”

11:25-11:45
Michael R. Virardi,
Inspirational Coach & Author
“Τhe branding of a great city!”

11:45-12:45
Lecture
Daniel Libeskind, Architect Studio Daniel Libeskind-NY

12:45-13:30
Questions - Open Discussion
Μοderator: Kyriakos Pierides, Journalist

More info at renewedlimassol.com/