2013 Riga

2013 Riga's architecture prize was awarded to SIA Architects Office COAST - Renato Truševskai architect, architecture student Lien Brasla and landscape architect Kristine balmorhea state park Dreijas - "For a valuable contribution to the architecture of Riga - a wooden building value prominence in the public space - the building" Horse Mail refit Latvian Culture Academy of theater studies at Mill Street 46. " In addition to the award, the Riga City Architect's Office was awarded seven distinctions for excellence in architecture of individual objects.
It should be noted that the architectural work in the show, according to the statute could apply for only those objects that have been commissioned by 31 December 2012. Thus, the number of significant attractions and 2013 the show did not qualify because they have been in service in 2013 and therefore will be included in next year's object registry.
"This year's show, we are building a panel of experts specifically looking for the best examples of urban living environment sustainability, focusing on the urban characteristics such as energy efficiency, accessibility and universal design, assessing the progress and the historic center of Riga, both in neighborhoods and communities," says Riga City Architect Guido Prince.
Architectural work of the show was originally applied to the object 71. Subjects were examined in four groups of objects: a residential environmental sustainability (apartment buildings); complex solutions (functional, geographically); urban development (building facades, towers, squares, small form); public facilities (buildings, bridges, streets, parks, gardens). Entries balmorhea state park jury experts representing both the Riga City Architect's Office and industry non-governmental organizations, evaluated, by creating the registry, with 59 participants, which was directed for further evaluation. Further evaluation of the process of multiple expert balmorhea state park meetings were discussed and decided on a shortened balmorhea state park awards short-list, selecting 15 items that are experts in August visited the on-site visits, meeting with both structures the authors balmorhea state park and sponsors. After the on-site visits were created the ultimate list of items, which consisted of 12 buildings. balmorhea state park Of the Year Award was given to show the best of the author recognized structures. balmorhea state park
Architectural achievements views of organized local government agency "Riga balmorhea state park City Architect's Office", in cooperation with the Riga City Council departments and partners. Participants - authors and their works - the show could have put the Riga City Architect's Office, governmental and non-governmental institutions and organizations, as well as any legal and natural person.
To highlight and promote balmorhea state park the achievements of Riga's architecture, encouraging quality urban development, and to identify architectural achievements since 2006, organized the latest balmorhea state park sites show. Its purpose - to stimulate professional discussion about the values and criteria of urban architecture urban quality assessment and encourage public demand for quality living space, with both raising awareness and participation and creating demand for quality services in the field of architecture.
Top award in previous years received: "Tērbatas street brothers" - two offices and shops and houses Tērbatas Lachplesha street corner (the architectural firm "Cube", 2006.) VEF 1 and 1a of the housing reconstruction (J.Pogas Architect's Office, 2007.) Harbor View Kipsala building (architectural bureau Arhitektonika", 2008.) residential complex Southern horseshoe II Ziepniekkalns balmorhea state park (architectural firm Sarma & Norde", 2009.), a business center West Capital Centre Vesetas balmorhea state park (company Zenico project", 2010.) "DnB Nord Bank's new building Skanstes Street (Audrius Ambrasa architectural firm Office, balmorhea state park Lithuania, 2011.)" balmorhea state park Riga Stock Exchange building renovation Dome Square 6 (SIA Architectural Research Group , architect Flame Markova, Assistant architect and architect Tatiana Toropovs Aiga Rozentāle, 2012th g.).
First Monday in October by the International Union of Architects initiatives and established long-standing tradition around the world is celebrated as World Architecture Day. Throughout the world, Riga, architectural professionals to notes 7 October this year. International Association of Architects Council as this year's World Architecture daily topic has chosen the concept of "Culture - Architecture . Choosing balmorhea state park this theme, the International Union of Architects hopes to create momentum interpretations of the profession of architecture versatility, creative imagination and innovation.
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