traditional arches by oppenheim architecture shape villas complex on scenic bay near larnaca

ukrainian heritage inspires Oppenheim Architecture’s villas

Architecture, planning, and interior practice Oppenheim Architecture infuses Cypriot architectural elements with Ukrainian heritage in the Smartland Villas project, located on a scenic south bay near Larnaca. Creating a community-oriented living experience, the project draws from traditional arches and cascading volumes with design details inspired by Ukrainian culture, offering 38 villas across seven distinct typologies. The development provides shared amenities like a swimming pool, tennis court, gym, market, café, and a beach club that invite residents to gather, relax, and connect with each other.

all images by Fat Tony Studio, courtesy of Oppenheim Architecture

community-oriented living centers the project in cyprus

In keeping with the design philosophy of Oppenheim Architecture, Smartland weaves formal local characteristics into a contemporary context. The villas are designed to capture the natural light of Cyprus, while carefully placed landscaping connects inside and out, grounding residents in their environment.

Central to Smartland is its community-focused layout, with a spacious car-free garden running through the heart of the site. Situated behind the private backyards of each villa, this green space provides a tranquil retreat for residents, enhancing both privacy and access to nature. The garden promotes a calm environment and supports daily interactions among neighbors.

Oppenheim Architecture infuses Cypriot architectural elements with Ukrainian heritage

the Smartland Villas project is located on a scenic south bay near Larnaca

creating a community-oriented living experience

offering 38 villas across seven distinct typologies

the project draws from traditional arches and cascading volumes

Ukrainian culture influences Oppenheim Architecture

the development provides shared amenities

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central to Smartland is its community-focused layout

Smartland weaves formal local characteristics into a contemporary context

the villas are designed to capture the natural light of Cyprus

carefully placed landscaping connects inside and out

wooden pergolas filter sunlight

a spacious car-free garden runs through the heart of the site

this green space provides a tranquil retreat for residents

inside, earthy tones warm up the space

large windows draw sunlight inside and offer views of the gardens

 

project info:

name: Smartland Villas

architect: Oppenheim Architecture | @oppenheimarchitecture

location: Pyla, Cyprus

land area: 38,365 sqm

built-up area: 7,500 sqm

interior designer: Oppenheim Architecture

local architect: Architecture Design Practice | @adpcyprus

landscape consultant: H. Pangalou & Associates Landscape Architects | @hpalandscape

lighting consultant: ASlight | @aslight_studio

wayfinding consultant: WeDesign | @wedesign.gr

acoustics consultant: Sergios Fotiadis

principles in charge: Chad Oppenheim, Beat Huesler

project manager: Tom McKeogh, Lucie Skorepova

project contributeres: Aleksanrda Troc, Camillo Cavarretta, Dina Muti, Firas Elhamdi, Flavia

Groba Rohrer, Joyce Frisella, Laura Radics, Sabine Ariqat

visualisation studio: Fat Tony Studio | @fattony_studio