Lund+Slaatto Architects + Schmidt Hammer Lassen to build urban complex in Vilnius
Danish architectural company schmidt hammer lassen architects + Lund+Slaatto Architects have won a 52,863 m2 mixed-use complex “Konstitucijos Avenue 21” in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania.
The project is the result of a successful collaboration with Oslo-based Lund+Slaatto Architects, a strategic partner of schmidt hammer lassen architects.
The client had requested cross-scandinavian architect teams for the task which led Lund+Slaatto to invite schmidt hammer lassen to join them. Architect’s description and more images after the break.
The project is situated in the rapidly growing Snipiskes district in the north of Vilnius and comprises offices, apartments, shopping, fitness and conference facilities, and a hotel.
The complex has three high building volumes creating a dynamic composition both within the block and towards the future neighbouring buildings. The buildings define the central space and the various passages and respect the objective of creating a coherent skyline in the region with four different height zones on the site. Each of the three constellations comprises individual units which can be built in separate building phases – and in any sequence one might find desirable at the time.
In the northeastern part of the site, an architectural peak has been added to the volume, whereby the height is escalated in a rotational movement from the lowest element in the south east towards the tallest element in the northeast. The buildings are situated displaced from each other resulting in interesting interactions with the other volumes within the block.
The offices are located in the highest building, which gives an opportunity for company exposure due to its landmark character. The north-western building contains offices and residential units on the top floors positioned to receive good sunlight and views. The hotel is located in the foremost building and easy access towards Konstitucjos. On the ground floor, retail shops are directly accessible from the main streets to contribute to urban life along and through the city block.
Sustainability
The city block has a strong visual environmental profile with an extensive use of green roofs and accompanying brown-water handling. Resource and area efficient solutions are achieved through rational and flexible building volumes in particular in the interaction with sustainable use of materials. The design of the facades is developed from a principle that allows for flexibility in the degree of enclosed/ glazed surfaces and sun exposure/ cooling. The buildings are also oriented according to the passage of the sun to achieve a balanced thermal heating in relation to working hours and the need for cooling.
seems like nothin’ special 4 me….
nothing special, but it is a simple volumetric design, i like it for its overal massing and courtyard appearance
I wouldnt say it is special, but one has to give it credit for its environmental responsibility that it has. Plus it is interesting to see how they handled 4 different zoning codes for a site, which can always be the biggest thorn in the side when dealing with the design of a building.
you can find posters and other info of this project in http://www.architektusajunga.lt/LT.php?content=news&Id=200
nice link. Thank you for sharing!
looks like a commercial project wrapped up in greenwash… like it was said before… nothing special
I think it intecedes between the neighbouring sites well, and still holds it ground.
And duh.. shopping, offices, fitness, conference fascilities and hotel are all commercial programs so ofc its a commercial project, I think its good that they incorporate sustainable features even they easily could’ve gone with “hey lets use this money on some nice facades so that it’s more shiny!”