Assessing Modern Architectural Heritage in the Context of the British Colonial Period: Hotel Architecture in Platres, Cyprus

Platres began to develop as summer resort during late 19th and early 20th centuries. In British colonial Period, Platres became a significant place for Royal Families, artists and poets from abroad. This interest, helped development of the region. During the mid-1930s around many hotels have been opened in Platres.

Modern architectural heritage, which is a significant component of cultural heritage, should be preserved for the continuity of the community. The main aim of this study is to highlight the significance of the Platres region and to examine the 'cultural heritage' values of the selected hotel buildings, which is a crucial part of Cyprus's modern architectural heritage. As the method, of the study archival surveys and observations through site survey has been conducted. The five hotels, which have been selected as the field study of the research, have been discussed in the context of British Colonial Architecture and modern architectural heritage of Cyprus.