Riga Castle
The Livonian Order of Riga has for centuries served as a centre of power for a larger or smaller territory. Its location in the centre of Riga and its close proximity to the Daugava River determine the territorial, functional and representative importance of the castle. The concept of the restoration of the Riga Castle is based on the maximum preservation of the historical substance for future generations. The modifications of the historic parts of the building and the addition of modern architectural elements are the minimum necessary to reveal the true historical value of the Castle and to ensure the full existence of the Latvian National History Museum.
Photos by Ansis Starks
Video by Rolands Briedis:
Typology
Cultural
Location
Pils Square, Rīga
GFA size
10 550 m²
Year
2024
Status
Completed
Awards
Latvian Construction of the Year Award 2024, finalists: Riga Castle restoration project. Latvian Construction of the Year Award, Grand Prix: Restoration and reconstruction of Riga Castle convent building.
Client
Riga Municipality
Design Team
MARK Arhiteki: Jānis Sauka, Anastasija Pimenova, Līga Rutka, Ilona Markuse, Krista Beļauniece-Galeniece, Oļegs Kuzņecovs, Kristaps Grūbe, Elīna Leimane, Berta Lerhe, Santa Matule.
Sudraba Arhitektūra: Reinis Liepiņš.
H2E: Holgers Elers, Ineta Zelča-Sīmansone.
