grass-covered seaside family home repurposes abandoned soviet military bunkers in latvia

grass-covered seaside family home repurposes abandoned soviet military bunkers in latvia

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architecture in latvia

architecture in latvia surveys the contemporary condition of the country’s built environment, showcasing a range of innovative projects and the diverse materials and unconventional forms employed in their construction.

MADE arhitekti's twisting pāvilosta house seems to be carved by latvia's coastal winds

MADE arhitekti's twisting pāvilosta house seems to be carved by latvia's coastal winds

MADE arhitekti tops its pāvilosta house with a twisting roof to reference the seaside landscape of coastal latvia.

tilted roof sculpts geometric skylight atop UZV family residence by open AD in latvia

tilted roof sculpts geometric skylight atop UZV family residence by open AD in latvia

Team Open AD readers

GAISS rests house's linear symmetrical volume on timber-clad plinth in latvia

GAISS rests house's linear symmetrical volume on timber-clad plinth in latvia

GAISS readers

MADE's timber kindergarten in latvia is the baltic states’ first public passive house building

MADE's timber kindergarten in latvia is the baltic states’ first public passive house building

Linda Krumina readers

colorful arches, hammocks and mirrors shape up modular installation in riga's dome square

colorful arches, hammocks and mirrors shape up modular installation in riga's dome square

@tomskampars readers

concrete residence in latvia unfolds two distinct volumes with dynamic cantilevers

concrete residence in latvia unfolds two distinct volumes with dynamic cantilevers

Chado readers

mežaparks open-air stage in latvia is 'a silver grove among a natural forest'

mežaparks open-air stage in latvia is 'a silver grove among a natural forest'

christina petridou

NRJA rebuilds riga's circus red dome with intertwined wooden panels

NRJA rebuilds riga's circus red dome with intertwined wooden panels

nrja no rules just architecture readers

historic latvian cargo warehouse revived as cultural center, encased in glass and steel shell

historic latvian cargo warehouse revived as cultural center, encased in glass and steel shell

Reinis Liepins readers

open AD adds wooden sauna with wool-clad interiors to wellness resort in latvia

open AD adds wooden sauna with wool-clad interiors to wellness resort in latvia

myrto katsikopoulou

riga art and media school is a clapperboard inspired monochrome box in latvia

riga art and media school is a clapperboard inspired monochrome box in latvia

Linda Krumina readers

radial walls built from recycled materials make up omuli horse museum in latvia

radial walls built from recycled materials make up omuli horse museum in latvia

Heffrence Teow readers

open AD upcycles material offcuts & leftovers to form pop-up restaurant interior in latvia

open AD upcycles material offcuts & leftovers to form pop-up restaurant interior in latvia

Team Open AD readers

open AD designs three corten steel and glass cabins for a wellness resort in latvia

open AD designs three corten steel and glass cabins for a wellness resort in latvia

Team Open AD readers

GAISS refurbishes library in latvia to encourage children to discover the joys of reading

GAISS refurbishes library in latvia to encourage children to discover the joys of reading

GAISS readers

energetic orange adorns the zuzeum art center in riga, designed by annvil

energetic orange adorns the zuzeum art center in riga, designed by annvil

occupying an old cork factory, the renovated building intends to bring new life to the industrial neighborhood of zuzeum.

lynne myers

kurgi experience center is a ring-shaped proposal for a biosphere reserve in latvia

kurgi experience center is a ring-shaped proposal for a biosphere reserve in latvia

Andrew readers

design studio annvil realizes the first experimental urban vertical garden in latvia

design studio annvil realizes the first experimental urban vertical garden in latvia

myrto katsikopoulou

GAISS reinterprets traditional pitch roof typology with residential design in latvia

GAISS reinterprets traditional pitch roof typology with residential design in latvia

GAISS readers

DJA winds a wooden path and viewing terrace through forest in latvia

DJA winds a wooden path and viewing terrace through forest in latvia

xiaowei bai adds concrete volumes within old stone wall for tea maker's house in latvia

xiaowei bai adds concrete volumes within old stone wall for tea maker's house in latvia

Xiaowei Bai readers

bilska de beaupuy designs bird observation tower inspired by latvian deity

bilska de beaupuy designs bird observation tower inspired by latvian deity

UGUNS pavilion in latvia by DJA refers to the dynamics of fire

UGUNS pavilion in latvia by DJA refers to the dynamics of fire

latvian pavilion explores living together in complex society at the venice architecture biennale

latvian pavilion explores living together in complex society at the venice architecture biennale

Austra Marta readers

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Custom Wall Mural - Dinaric

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Oval Maidan Earrings inspired by Art Deco window screens

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Custom Wall Mural - Ombre

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Meze Audio

romania $ 349

Gradient Watch – A Timepiece of Shifting Patterns and Minimal Elegance

Gradient Watch – A Timepiece of Shifting Patterns and Minimal Elegance

Lawa Design

denmark $ 239

Knit necklace, 3D printed statement necklace

Knit necklace, 3D printed statement necklace

monocircus

japan $ 162

Iga-yaki Cup – Wabi-Sabi Porcelain with Hydrangea Glaze

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Magnetic Vase - Unique Table Centerpiece | Set of 5

Magnetic Vase - Unique Table Centerpiece | Set of 5

Peleg Design

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Airframe - picture frame brings the window seat indoors

Airframe - picture frame brings the window seat indoors

TEEV

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competitions

WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026

2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027

The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027

Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026

2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027

International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026

2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026

Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027

Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027

WDC 2028 Busan Pavilion International Design Competition $ 46,666.00 USD deadline: october 26th, 2026

2027 French Design Awards deadline: april 6th, 2027

The Architect’s Chair Stockholm Furniture Fair Edition $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: january 5th, 2027

Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026

2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026

grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027

International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa [IFDA] deadline: december 11th, 2026

2026 Rome Design Awards Season 2 deadline: december 10th, 2026

Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027

Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027

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