Winning design unveiled for new autism day centre in Strovolos

On October 2, 2026, President Nikos Christodoulides presented the winning architectural design for a new day centre dedicated to individuals with autism. The facility will be constructed on state-owned land in the Agios Dimitrios parish of the Strovolos municipality. The project, which spans approximately 740 square metres, is designed to support up to 30 individuals at a time, providing a safe, calm environment for skill development and creative activities.

The €2 million construction cost is being fully funded by Eurobank, following an agreement approved by the Cabinet in November 2025. The architectural competition saw 37 entries, with the first prize awarded to the team of Chrysostomos Theodoropoulos, Eleni Livani, and Panayiota Karamanea. Their design focuses on functional simplicity, featuring a single-story layout centered around an interior courtyard to minimize sensory triggers for visitors.

Following the completion of the project, the Deputy Ministry of Social Welfare will assume responsibility for furnishing, equipping, operating, and maintaining the facility. The exhibition showcasing the eight winning and distinguished architectural studies is open to the public at the 'Anastasios G. Leventis' building of the University of Cyprus from October 2 to October 7, 2026.