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Projects 11 Created 29-Jan-09 By Ole Küpers, Bonn, Germany Europa Shopping Centre Audrius Ambrasas s mall VICTORIA Office Building

company headquaters 10 Vilnius ural Studio office 5 Karaliaus Mindaugo Bridge 11 Vladas Treinys bridge 6 Vilnius ural Studio

commercial space, housing 3 Paleko ARCH studio exposition space Paleko ARCH studio dwellings Paleko ARCH studio office 2 Palace of

1 Projects 11 Created 29-Jan-09 By Ole Küpers, Bonn, Germany Europa Shopping Centre Audrius Ambrasas s mall VICTORIA Office Building Litexpo Pavilion King Mindaugas Commerce and Apartment Centre The Barricades 4 8 Gedimino 9 Shopping Centre 9 Lietuvos Energija company headquaters 10 Vilnius ural Studio office 5 Karaliaus Mindaugo Bridge 11 Vladas Treinys bridge 6 Vilnius ural Studio memorial space, monument Education Centre of European Park Apartment House PLH commercial space, mall Vilnius ural Studio commercial space, housing 3 Paleko ARCH studio exposition space Paleko ARCH studio dwellings Paleko ARCH studio office 2 Palace of Concerts and Sports 12 Eduardas Chlomauskas culture, sport 7 Gintaras Karosas auditorium, education 1

Europa Shopping Centre Konstitucijos 7a 09308 Vilnius http://wwweuropalt A three-storey 21323 m2 trade centre is a composite part of the total "Europa" trade and business unit The building of a

2 Europa Shopping Centre Konstitucijos 7a Vilnius A three-storey m2 trade centre is a composite part of the total "Europa" trade and business unit The building of a plastic form stands by its blind facade along Konstitucijos Avenue A complex roof from a steel framework aluminum constructions and glass of a different size provides the interior of a passage with transparency and lightness In 2004 business and trade centre "Europa" was awarded the price "CEE Real Estate" ad the best multi-functional project in Central and Eastern Europe Floor area/size m² Audrius Ambrasas s EUROPA is open from 08:00 till 24:00 Cafes are open from 8:00 till 24:00 Maxima is open from 8:00 till 23:00 Shops are open from 10:00 till 22:00 2

VICTORIA Office Building J Jasinskio St 16 01111 Vilnius The VICTORIA office building is located in a rapidly developing business district in the centre of Vilnius, alongside the Neris river Exciting

3 VICTORIA Office Building J Jasinskio St Vilnius The VICTORIA office building is located in a rapidly developing business district in the centre of Vilnius, alongside the Neris river Exciting sights appear from both sides of the offices, facing the river on one side On top of the building, a vertical plane surfaces This turret becomes a dominant in the silhouette of the whole trade place, and offers space for conference rooms In front of the building, by the river front, a representative space is being created Project is not public! Floor area/size m² Paleko ARCH studio 3

photo: Paleko ARCH studio photo: Paleko ARCH studio Litexpo Pavilion Laisves Prospektas 5 04215 Vilnius http://wwwlitexpolt Located on a former flood plain of the Neris River, the original 30-year

Primary requirements were strengthening the 'sense of place', unification of the existing pavilions into a functional whole and the creation of a new visual landmark for the central expo piazza The

4 photo: Paleko ARCH studio photo: Paleko ARCH studio Litexpo Pavilion Laisves Prospektas Vilnius Located on a former flood plain of the Neris River, the original 30-year old pavilion and its newer, rather temporary-looking neighbours were judged too small to handle the crowds and an expansion project was established to boost capacity and revamp the entire site Primary requirements were strengthening the 'sense of place', unification of the existing pavilions into a functional whole and the creation of a new visual landmark for the central expo piazza The new structure is a simple triangle in plan, which is both respectful and significant: its diagonal face redirects views to the surrounding green hills, while the rectangular rear blends functionally with the existing grid The diagonal elevation is revealed as if by cutting an imaginary enclosed square volume The roof extends out over the glass screen, creating a canopy that emphasizes the overlapping of inside and outside spaces The main elevation has been eliminated in favour of the smooth transition of space photo: Paleko ARCH studio 2006 Client Paleko ARCH studio n Exhibition Centre Litexpo Bartenis_Siaulytis 4

King Mindaugas Commerce and Apartment Centre Olimpieciu gatve 1 09310 Vilnius The King Mindaugas Commerce and Apartment Centre

about 7 million euros The total built area is about 12000 square metres The ground floor is reserved for commerce, the three

5 King Mindaugas Commerce and Apartment Centre Olimpieciu gatve Vilnius The King Mindaugas Commerce and Apartment Centre is situated in Vilnius' city centre, just across the river from the city's old town The building was realized in 2006 and cost about 7 million euros The total built area is about square metres The ground floor is reserved for commerce, the three other storeys for apartments Floor area/size m² Vilnius ural Studio 5

The Barricades Gedimino 53 01111 Vilnius The concrete barricades were put together by people in January 1991, to defend the parliament of newly restored republic from the pending soviet invasion In

6 The Barricades Gedimino Vilnius The concrete barricades were put together by people in January 1991, to defend the parliament of newly restored republic from the pending soviet invasion In 2007 part of these barricades were covered with glass covers, and now serves as a monument to those who gave their lives for the independence 2007 Vilnius ural Studio 6

Education Centre of European Park Joneikiskiu 1 15148 Vilnius http://wwweuroposparkaslt Europos Parkas Education Centre can be easily called architecture-sculpture The roof of the sculptural

development of the architecture in 2002, Landscape architect Client Gintaras Karosas European Park daily from 10 am to sunset From the centre of Vilnius go along Kalvariju street to Santariskes

7 Education Centre of European Park Joneikiskiu Vilnius Europos Parkas Education Centre can be easily called architecture-sculpture The roof of the sculptural building grass-lined and looks like a hill Through the incorporation into the environment, the work of minimal plastic form expression becomes its integral part and explores a new stage of the development of the architecture in 2002, Landscape architect Client Gintaras Karosas European Park daily from 10 am to sunset From the centre of Vilnius go along Kalvariju street to Santariskes roundabout, turn right in the direction of Green Lakes / Zalieji Ezerai (the road sign indicates: EUROPOS PARKAS 11 km) and follow signs for EUROPOS PARKAS 7

Apartment House Nočios Gatvé 2 03103 Vilnius The building is situated in a villas district in VilniusThe challenge the design was the problem of the scale The concept was rendered into one entire

8 Apartment House Nočios Gatvé Vilnius The building is situated in a villas district in VilniusThe challenge the design was the problem of the scale The concept was rendered into one entire volume with a gable roof In this way the building fits in with the small scale villas surrounded Project is not public! Floor area/size m² Client Paleko ARCH studio unknown 8

Gedimino 9 Shopping Centre Gedimino Avenue 9 LT-01103 Vilnius http://wwwgedimino9lt/en On April 18th, the new shopping centre Gedimino 9 opened in Vilnius The shopping centre was opened after

opened or are due to open in the near future at the Gedimino 9 shopping centre The design works and the plans to regenerate the former Vilnius Municipality building were commissioned to the

9 Gedimino 9 Shopping Centre Gedimino Avenue 9 LT Vilnius On April 18th, the new shopping centre Gedimino 9 opened in Vilnius The shopping centre was opened after renovations that took one and half years The building located on the city's central artery has been adapted for trade, business and citizens' leisure purposes More than 60 retail outlets have already opened or are due to open in the near future at the Gedimino 9 shopping centre The design works and the plans to regenerate the former Vilnius Municipality building were commissioned to the architects of a Danish company PLH s and a n company Archinova The general contractor of the project is one of the largest building companies in the country, UAB Constructus [text of Gedimino 9] Floor area/size m² Main designer, Interior architect Contractor Client PLH Archinova UAB Constructus Duke House Asset Managers Monday to Saturday: 10 am to 8 pm Sunday: 11 am to 6 pm Gedimino is the main avenue in the Vilnius old so it's not a problem to find it 9

Lietuvos Energija company headquaters Žvejų gatve 14 09310 Vilnius http://wwwlpclt/en During reconstruction of "lietuvos energija" building it's facade with the

daytime and is brightened by its all beauty at night This is the first architectural object in where serigraphy had been used The entrance is stressed by a roof

10 Lietuvos Energija company headquaters Žvejų gatve Vilnius During reconstruction of "lietuvos energija" building it's facade with the largest non-frame glass plane of spot fastening in A decorative painting carried out by serigraphy means on a glass surface is seen only from very close during a daytime and is brightened by its all beauty at night This is the first architectural object in where serigraphy had been used The entrance is stressed by a roof held on steel columns and decorated with tin Project is not public! 2003 Client Vilnius ural Studio Lietuvos Energija 10

Karaliaus Mindaugo Bridge Mindaugo Tiltas 1 01100 Vilnius The architectural solution of the metal arch construction bridge was influenced by its location - a bend of the river Neris emphasized by

11 Karaliaus Mindaugo Bridge Mindaugo Tiltas Vilnius The architectural solution of the metal arch construction bridge was influenced by its location - a bend of the river Neris emphasized by four asymmetrically placed arches The bridge has three driving lanes and two pavements An important restriction on the design was to respect the Gediminas Tower, a very important historical object for the n people, located close to the bridge The form and shape of the bridge is rather low, to avoid blocking the view on the tower, so the people can see it from many places 2003 Client Vladas Treinys City of Vilnius 11

Palace of Concerts and Sports Rinktines gatve 1 01100 Vilnius The Palace of Concerts and Sports, built in 1971 in the southernmost part of Zirminai, in the middle of the former cemetery, is an

venue for sporting events, especially local and international basketball matches, as well as concerts and shows Its seating capacity is about 4400 On October 22/23 in 1988, the building hosted the

12 Palace of Concerts and Sports Rinktines gatve Vilnius The Palace of Concerts and Sports, built in 1971 in the southernmost part of Zirminai, in the middle of the former cemetery, is an example of Soviet Constructivism and Brutalist architecture, remarkable for its vessel-like exterior The Palace, once one of the architectural icons of Soviet Vilnius, was, until the 1990s, a major venue for sporting events, especially local and international basketball matches, as well as concerts and shows Its seating capacity is about 4400 On October 22/23 in 1988, the building hosted the statutory meeting of the n political organization that led the struggle for n independence On January 14/15 in 1991, a public funeral for the victims of the January Events took place at the Palace Later in the 1990s, the building was used as a shopping mall where space was leased to small entrepreneurs for business exhibitions and fairs The projects have been stalled due to the inclusion of the Palace into the 2006 'Registry of Cultura' list Project is not public! 1971 Main designer, Eduardas Chlomauskas Jonas Kriukelis Zigmantas Liandzbergis 12

Baltikum.Projects 15

Baltikum.Projects 15 110901 Baltikum Projects 15 Created 24-Aug-11 By Ogmund Sørli, Trondheim, Norway Fahle House Tallinn, Estonia KOKO s apartment Litexpo Pavilion Koidula Street Apartment Building Jurmala Gymnasium Private