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Reconstruction of buildings at Miesnieku street awarded the Latvian Architecture Award 2020 Grand Prix
This year, the
Grand Prix of the Latvian Architecture award 2020 was awarded to the Reconstruction of buildings at Miesnieku
street and its authors SIA ARHIS
Arhitekti. “For the delicate
intervention and treatment of the historical substance, the revival of old Riga
and clever dialogue with modern architecture. For the masterfully done planning
and intricate detailing in a complicated situation.”, were the words chosen
by the Final jury members Andro Mänd
(Estonia), Gustė Kančaitė (Lithuania),
Octavio Mestre (Spain), and Brigita Bula (Latvia) to characterize
the winning project.
The Latvian
Architecture Award 2020 was awarded to three exceptional projects: Viesturdārza
quarter, “Hanzas Perons”. A warehouse rebuilt into a building for entertainment
events and K_99. Upon awarding the
prize to the Viesturdārza quarter
and its authors RUUME Arhitekti, the
jury added: “For creating multi-image
block and inviting new Nordic quality and functionality in Riga historical
center pattern contrary to the decorative approach that is used in most of the
recent new buildings meant for sale purposes.”
The second
Latvian Architecture Award 2020 was received by “Hanzas Perons”. A warehouse rebuilt into a building for entertainment
events and its authors - Reinis Liepins, Ilze Liepina, Ainars Plankajs,
Ieva Landmane, Martins Ostanevics, Jurgis Prikulis, and SIA Sudraba arhitektūra. When giving the award, the Final jury
commented: ““It is the time you have
wasted for your rose that makes your rose so important.” (Quote from The Little
Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery) ... For the old elephant always surviving
inside the modern snake. For intricate detailing and careful approach to the
historical matter.”
The third award
was received by K_99 and the authors SIA
Sintija Vaivade_arhitekte. “For
recognizing the interaction of the original footprint of the house and the
surrounding nature, for the high level of functionality and detail in house’s
superb interior that feels like being part of the landscape.” the Final
jury added.
For the tenth
year in a row, a jury of children gave an award to the best object from their
perspective. Latvian Architecture Award ZIRNIS. This year the award was given
to “Hanzas Perons”. A warehouse rebuilt
into a building for entertainment events.
It also received a special prize from Krassky.
Whereas the “Hagberg” office and its
author Guntis Zingis, SIA
Goodpattern received the largest number of votes in the public open vote
organized by Delfi and was also
awarded a special prize from VELUX
The theme of the
Latvian Architecture award 2020 was UNEXPECTED CONSEQUENCES. The theme makes
one wonder about the consequences that one cannot foresee when planning or
drawing a project. About the cubic meters of construction waste that are created
or the fortunate coincidences that may sometimes happen. It also makes one
think about the pandemic and how it has rendered certain places and things
useless while others have gained new functionality and praise. The unexpected
will always happen and that's why it is important to leave some room for it in
your plans.
50 submissions
were received for this year's Latvian Architecture Award. The Selection Jury
was made of architects Brigita Bula,
Arturs Lapins, Inara Caunite, and Vita
Skapare, architectural critic Vents
Vinbergs, and artist Janis Avotins,
who chose the 9 finalist nominees. The Final jury Andro
Mänd, who has worked at such Estonian architecture studios as KAVAKAVA and Salto, and is currently the president of the Estonian Association
of Architects; Gustė Kančaitė, an
architect and the head of KANČO STUDIJA;
Octavio Mestre, an architect, and an
architecture professor, as well as the co-director of the digital publication t18; and Brigita Bula, an architect and founder of Brigita Bula arhitekti.
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