The Daugavpils “Saules skola” complex is situated in an urban environment that is emotionally saturated, nuanced, and multi-layered. In order to prevent the new building’s substantial volumes from overpowering the existing elements and sensitivities, the form, volumetric layout, and details of the building have been delicately designed with utmost reverence and respect for the surrounding context. The new building reflects and interprets the most characteristic features of the surrounding context, thereby integrating seamlessly into it.
Simultaneously, the image of the new building, which defines the identity of the entire complex, is fresh and contemporary. It embodies a sense of lightness and playfulness, aligning with its primary functional purpose of providing a high-quality environment for the artistic and intellectual growth of children and adolescents. Upon entering the building, visitors are welcomed into a vibrant and illuminated space, distinctly separated from the outside world – a world in which creative thoughts and works thrive.
Project name
Saules skola
Typology
Education, culture
Location
Saules Street / Muzeja Street, Daugavpils
GFA size
4 910 sqm
Year
2020
Status
Completed
Client
Daugavpils Municipality
Design team
Mārtiņš Ošāns, Alīna Kļava, Līga Rutka, Ilona Markuse, Jānis Gertmanis, Krista Beļauniece -Galeniece
studio
Pulkveza Brieza str. 39, Riga, LV-1045
contacts
info
SIA “MARK arhitekti”
Reg.no. 40103263364
Pulkveža Brieža street 39, Rīga
“Swedbank” AS
LV72HABA0551027052409