Abstract
High-rise buildings represent modernity and economic power. Nevertheless, their abnormal scale and presence canalter and define the identity of the city. On the island of Cyprus, with its unique history and modern aspirations, lowrise buildings are considered the predominant type of construction due to the country's social and cultural nature.Therefore, the existence of those buildings puts the city at a disadvantage in having new high-rise buildings, which canchange the country's identity and culture. The construction of multiple high-rise buildings can be observed in differentparts of Nicosia. Through this study, we will focus on one particular building. We will analyse how that building affectsthe skyline of the city, its visual impact, and shadow casting. The results showed a clear impact on the city's image andvisibility across different locations in the city. Due to the location of the building, the shadow impact is limited to a fewareas near the building.
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