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The Green Courtyard House / Abstractus

Hadir Al Koshta — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0000

The house functions as a landscape formation that incorporates architectural forms to create a new experience in which landscape and architecture become a coherent whole. In other words, the site's natural topography is continued by the house.

Trim House / Robert Konieczny + KWK Promes

Pilar Caballero — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

In 2016, we were invited—along with several international studios—to take part in a closed competition for a single-family house in one of Vilnius's suburban districts, organized by a private client. This is an area characterized by loose, traditional development, with houses and summer cottages nestled among trees and expansive recreational grounds. On the plot included in the competition, as well as in its surroundings, there were once wooden houses from the interwar period, which have not survived to the present day.

Vilnius Launches International Competition for Landmark Congress Centre Design

Rene Submissions — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Vilnius has launched an open international architectural competition to select the design concept for the future Vilnius Congress Centre, a flagship venue aimed at transforming the city’s competitiveness in the global meetings and events market. Proposals are invited until 16 March 2026, with a total prize fund of 100 000 euros. The winning concept will form the basis for a next-generation congress centre planned for completion at the end of 2031 on A. Goštauto street, next to the Parliament of the Republic of Lithuania.

A strategic step to strengthen Vilnius’ position in the global meetings industry
Mayor of Vilnius Valdas Benkunskas emphasises

Residense in Vilnius / Architectural Bureau G.Natkevicius & Partners

Andreas Luco — Sat, 17 May 2025 15:00:00 +0000

On the outskirts of Vilnius, nestled within a natural setting, rises a single-story residential house whose architecture boldly challenges conventional forms. Central to the building is an unexpected yet precisely executed triangular plan, which becomes the key to the entire architectural composition and spatial experience.

Sportsmen Training Center in Druskininkai / Architektūros linija

Bianca Valentina Roșescu — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Designed in a spectacular, fragile natural area surrounded by tall pine trees, this is the largest athlete training centre in Lithuania. The rationality of its shapes and the functionality dictated by the typology of the building was discreetly matched to the expressive terrain without encroaching on the local context. The varying-height gymnasiums manage to avoid belittling the natural environment around them, rather accentuating its scenic nature and grandeur.

Personalized and Ornamental Modernism: The Story of the Lithuanian Opera and Ballet Theater in Vilnius

Maria-Cristina Florian — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 06:30:00 +0000

Standing out among the array of cultural programs, the opera and theater typology is often understood as encompassing the luxurious and elitist spirit of a bourgeois society focused on entertainment. Across the Soviet Union, this represented the opposite of the principles to be promoted. However, despite the opposition of the political class, the program remained widely popular. As the historical structures, symbols of the previous regime could no longer be promoted, the search began for a new image of the Opera House, one aligned with Socialist ideals and the concept of "art belonging to the masses."

Industrial Street Villa / Case Studio for Architecture

Hadir Al Koshta — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 10:00:00 +0000

A residential house located in Naujoji Vilnia, a former industrial district in Vilnius, Lithuania. The house is situated in a contrasting area where the green valley of Vilnia River meets a harsh street and railway, with homes tightly packed next to large industrial buildings awaiting conversion. Given this unique setting, the house was named the 'Industrial Villa.' It features an iconic industrial silhouette, constructed from three-layer prefabricated concrete, adding a 'concrete crown' to the skyline of Naujoji Vilnia, dominated by chimneys and industrial buildings.

Eventus Architektai Office / Eventus Architektai

Hadir Al Koshta — Sat, 14 Sep 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Situated amidst the serene forest surroundings near a small river, yet seamlessly connected to the vibrant road to the city center, the architecture studio stands as a testament to thoughtful integration with its environment. Embracing its dual identity, this office harmoniously blends into its natural setting while making a striking statement along the roadside.

Pavilion Atlas / Praktika

Hadir Al Koshta — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 12:00:00 +0000

Heritage Context - In 2023 young emerging Lithuanian architect duo Dalia Puodziute Seniuniene & Julius Seniunas executed a pavilion entitled ‘Atlas - ‘Vilnius 200 years ago’ as a part of the celebration of Vilnius city 700th anniversary in Lithuania.

A House in Žverynas / Inblum Architects

Hadir Al Koshta — Mon, 26 Aug 2024 10:00:00 +0000

This project in Žvėrynas, Vilnius, is a thoughtful integration of architecture, family history, and environmental sensitivity. Located behind a 1935 wooden modernist villa, the house has undergone several transformations, with the latest reconstruction designed to adapt to modern needs while preserving its historical significance. The client's childhood home, this space holds deep personal meaning, and the renovation aimed to create a structure with lasting value within the urban fabric and an environmentally friendly approach.

Twin House / ArchLAB studio

Hadir Al Koshta — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +0000

Twin house - two traditional style modern houses, designed in the old district of the Vilnius city. The architectural challenge was to incorporate new houses into the existing environment with the surrounding low-rise detached houses. In the upper part of the plot - a green pine oasis, dictated nature-inspired home solutions.

House in Vilnius / Architectural Bureau G.Natkevicius & Partners

Pilar Caballero — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The non-standard L-shaped plot, which is accessed by a cobbled street, is located in the center of the capital of Lithuania, the largest city in Lithuania, However, this place exudes the atmosphere of a small town. The transition from the city center to authentic wooden single-story houses with balconies and carved wooden finishes in just a few minutes by car is peculiar and fascinating. It feels like you are in the old town of a small town.

Indoor-Outdoor Homes in Lithuania: 20 Projects with Oversized Windows that Invite Nature

Claire Brodka — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 04:00:00 +0000

Lithuania's architectural narrative is a mosaic of diverse influences and styles, representing its historical evolution, cultural heritage, and resilience through changing times. Despite a focus on traditional craftsmanship, functional minimalism, and sustainable materials, the country's design language has been profoundly influenced by its geopolitical position and historical events, resulting in a blend of styles from different periods. A key factor that cuts across all expressions, however, is Lithuanian architecture's seamless connection with its natural surroundings.

House in Vilnius / Architectural Bureau G.Natkevicius & Partners

Hadir Al Koshta — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 10:00:00 +0000

The plot is not completely simple – on one side, it is bordered by a road, on the other side very close to the boundary of the plot and at the same time the fence a neighbor's house is, and on the third side the plot is bordered by a pine forest.

Eyes Wide Open Apartment / PRUSTA LTD

Andreas Luco — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 15:00:00 +0000

The double-decker's eyes are large windows that offer panoramic city views. The four-person family here wanted a funky, luxuriously flavored home. The interior of the luxury sense is caused by subtle brass details. The choice of this metal was inspired by the bronze roofs visible through the windows. All-day sunbathing into the apartment allows the bronze surfaces to sound different colors and create a different mood each time. The large, black stone panels that cover the wall contrast with the brass and help it even more reveal.

Betono Fabrikas Concrete Factory Conversion / DO Architects

Clara Ott — Sat, 18 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000

"The Concrete factory” is a place where industrial meets creative. The building is situated in the old industrial district of the capital city Vilnius. A former industrial territory was entirely dedicated to making various concrete elements for housing blocks that were widely built around the country during the Soviet period. After the fall of the soviet union, the area got abandoned and scattered, however, most of its distinct character industrial buildings remained untouched.

Zaha Hadid's Business Stadium Central in Vilnius, Lithuania Receives Planning Approval

Christele Harrouk — Tue, 14 Feb 2023 06:30:00 +0000

The Zaha Hadid-designed Business Stadium Central has been granted approval by the City of Vilnius. In collaboration with Lithuanian developer Hanner, the project seeks to become a new gathering place for the city, creating a variety of new public spaces and amenities with flexible workplaces as well as health and wellness facilities for everyone in Vilnius. Construction is scheduled for the second quarter of this year.

Sodu Street Apartments / AKETURI ARCHITEKTAI

Luciana Pejić — Mon, 21 Nov 2022 12:00:00 +0000

The main idea of the multi-apartment building complex was to create a cozy, old-town essence possessing a structure with courtyard spaces and a perimeter of two to three-story buildings with an attic.