This is a selection of projects, which expresses my continuous interest in architecture, contemporary art, nature and philosophy
All the presented graphic and visual materials are made by me if not stated otherwise
BIODEGRADABLE STAGE FOR THE TREE OPERA
STATUS: BUILT
TYPE: CULTURE
TEAM: MAILITIS ARCHITECTS (AUSTRIS MAILITIS), ANDRIS EGLITIS LOCATION: HYRYNSALMI, FINLAND
YEAR: 2019
PHOTO: JANNE KORKKO
Tree Opera is a collaborative event between musicians, artists and architects, which encourages reflection on the relationship between humans and the forest. The venue is located in the north of Finland, an area known for some of the oldest natural forests in Europe. The main consideration was to design a forest amphitheatre without damaging the natural habitat. The event venue is designed as a biodegradable structure, which will decay and become a forest in several years.
Project lead: Project management, preparation and research materials, concept development, architectural design, technical design, presentation materials, communication, supervision.
Before local flora and flora takes over it is used by artists and the community for various types of events.
The platforms take advantage of the natural terrain and blend into the landscape.
The venue is formed by several separate platforms and tribunes to minimize the impact on nature.
The placement of the venue is based on a careful research on the existing environment
The construction is based on ancient methods - tapping joints and protecting the surface of the wood by burning it
The process behind the event has been documented in film Tree Opera by Martins Grauds https://vimeo.com/371366285
CATALOG OF PRACTICAL POETICS
STATUS: PROPOSAL
TYPE: EXHIBITION
TEAM: MAILITIS ARCHITECTS (AUSTRIS MAILITIS, STEFANS PAVLOVSKIS) LOCATION: RIGA, LATVIA
YEAR: 2022
THIS CATALOGUE IS MADE AS A COLLABORATION BETWEEN MAILITIS ARCHITECTS AND RIBOCA TEAM. THE CATALOGUE IS A SELECTION OF IDEAS, PHILOSOPHIES, RESEARCH AND DESIGN SOLUTIONS COLLECTED FOR THE 3RD RIGA INTERNATIONAL BIENNIAL OF CONTEMPORARY ART, WHICH TAKES PLACE IN ANDREJOSTA SUMMER 2022.
THE CATALOGUE IS TO BE USED AS A GUIDE FOR PRODUCTION, ARRANGEMENT AND INSPIRATION. A PORTABLE AND WATERPROOF COPY IS A HANDY TOOL FOR BUILDERS ON SITE, RIBOCA TEAM MEETINGS, STUDENT WORKSHOPS, BIENNIAL VISITORS.
OBJECTS, SOLUTIONS AND ATTITUDES ARE DESIGNED AS TYPOLOGIES TO BE INSERTED IN VARIOUS ENVIRONMENTS ACCORDING TO NEEDS OF THE MOMENT. IF DESIRED, THEY CAN BE MOVED. AND MOVED AGAIN. EACH OBJECT, SOLUTION AND ATTITUDE HAS A UNIQUE LABEL TO BE USED TOGETHER WITH LAYOUTS, TABLES, PHYSICAL MODELS. INFORMATION FOUND UNDER EACH TYPOLOGY INCLUDES A DATASHEET, DESCRIPTION, NOTES, AXONOMETRIES, POEMS, MAPS, HAND DRAWINGS, TECHNICAL DRAWINGS, MATERIAL SPECIFICATION, VISUALISATIONS, REFERENCES.
Project lead: Project management, preparation and research materials, concept development, architectural design, presentation materials, communication.
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STATUS: BUILT
TYPE: EXHIBITION
TEAM: RIJADA (RIHARDS FUNTS, TOMS LUCANS)
LOCATION: RIGA, LATVIA
YEAR: 2018
PHOTO: TOMS LUCANS
A cross-disciplinary exhibition as an experiment to present an alternative to the conventional exhibition design. While paying close attention to the spatial possibilities of the main exhibition hall of the Latvian National Museum of Art, the design is based on elaborate craftwork and focuses on establishing unique relationships between form and artwork.
*A nominee for The Latvian Architecture Award 2018 *A Kilogram of Culture winner in category Event of the Year
Designer assistant: architectural design, technical design, supervision
Each display is designed taking into account the unique characteristics of each artwork
Panels and artworks are suspended from the ceilings to create an etheral and vibrant environment
The exhibition design invites the visitors to engage with the exposed artworks
PAVILION OF LATVIA 57TH VENICE BIENNALE
STATUS: BUILT
TYPE: EXHIBITION
TEAM: BEATRISE SETINA, AUSTRIS MAILITIS, MARTINS VIZBULIS
LOCATION: VENICE, ITALY
YEAR: 2016
PHOTO: KRISTINE MARKUS
The national pavilion of Latvia is divided in sequenced planes which lead the visitor in the artist’s fantasy world. The exposition is introduced by a hipostile hall where several wood-carvings are displayed on custom designed columns. Oversized central painting fronts the highlight of the pavilion - luminous large scale sound and light instalation.
Project lead: Project management, preparation and research materials, concept development, architectural design, technical design, presentation materials, communication, supervision.
The custom made columns are made from concrete tand blends in the interior space of Arsenale
EXHIBITION PAVILION THE GREY CUBE
STATUS: BUILT
TYPE: CULTURE
TEAM: MAILITIS ARCHITECTS (AUSTRIS MAILITIS) IN COLLABORATION WITH THE AUTHOR OF THE IDEA - ARTIST ANDRIS EGLITIS
LOCATION: DRUSTI, LATVIA
YEAR: 2022
Savvala/Savage is a contemporary off-grid art exhibition, which invites a collaboration between artists, architects, performers and poets. Exposition pavilion The Grey Cube reinterprets the common white cube gallery principle and brings the contemporary culture outside the city and into the savage Baltic nature. The pavilion was built using timber from the local demolished sheds by Savvala team and architecture students.
Project lead: Concept development, architectural design (roof structure), presentation materials (technical drawings, visualisations)
The grey cube sits on a top of a small hill surrounded by the picturesque Latvian nature.
The roof structure is based on a quadrangular prizm over 10 m distance. The centric and intricate arrangement creates a sacral and peaceful atmosphere and creates pleasant acoustics
VALMIERMUIZA THEATRE CAFE
STATUS: BUILT
TYPE: COMMERCIAL
TEAM: MAILITIS ARCHITECTS (AUSTRIS MAILITIS, ZANETE BERZINA)
LOCATION: VALMIERA, LATVIA
YEAR: 2018
PHOTO: ANSIS STARKS
Valmiermuiza theatre cafe unites the postmodern shapes of Valmiera’s theatre and the calm etheral environment of Vidzeme’s landscape. The central element - long modular table can be used for catering, performances, parties and discussions.
Architectural assistant: preparation and research materials, development of concept, architectural design, presentation materials
The modular table is made from metal and locally sourced timber. Brass accents cover specific elements of the bar.
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The interior design finds inspiration in the postmodern shapes of Valmiera’’s theatre
The central element is a long modular table which can be used for various types of activities
Wide terrace platforms connects the entrance to the street level and provides space for outdoor tables
RIGA CIRCUS
STATUS: COMPETITION
TYPE: CULTURE
TEAM: MAILITIS ARCHITECTS (AUSTRIS MAILITIS, ZANETE BERZINA, ANDRA ODUMANE, REIJI KOBAYASHI, JANIS LIELMANIS)
LOCATION: RIGA, LATVIA
YEAR: 2018
VISUALISATIONS: OUTSOURCE
The competition proposal for Riga Circus revitalisation is based on the historical heritage, storytelling and a vision of a new, contemporary architecture. The various functions of circus can be seen in the diverse volumes of roofs, representing their complexity. Therefore the skyline reminds of a travelling circus village, gathering around the main tents. The project covers reconstruction of the existing circus arena, adapting space for residence, education and administration programmes, creating a new Black Box arena and reorganising public space.
Architectural assistant: preparation and research materials, concept development, architectural design (new volumes - Black Box tent, artist residencies, rooftop event space), presentation materials (outsource 3D rendering lead, image postproduction)
The concept is based on the idea of a circus village, which forms an exceptional skyline and public space
BORDERLESS PORT OF EKSPORTOSTA
STATUS: PROPOSAL TYPE: INFRASTRUCTURE/CULTURE
TEAM: INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
LOCATION: RIGA, LATVIA
YEAR: 2023
The borderless port of Eksportosta breaks down the borders between the port and the city and creates a vivid melting pot between tourism, leisure and contemporary culture. An elevated promenade stretches across the territory to provide a unique opportunity to observe the activities taking place in the passenger port. The project emphasises the importance of opening former restricted industrial areas to the public to create a diverse, inclusive and sustainable environment.
The gentle warehouse adaptation to a passenger terminal is executed in a rational and sustainable way, without losing the industrial image. The historical identity of Eksportosta is tightly linked to the port activities. The impressive scale, tectonics and semantics of the existing warehouse highlights its former use.The project proposes to maintain the existing activities of contemporary art and reintroduce the typology of passenger terminal as a melting pot between tourism, leisure and contemporary culture.
The project aims to provide the community with open access to its waterfront by creating public open squares and promenades.
The layout of space provides a range of flexibility and a diverse functional use due to the openplan layout and openings.
Port-related
The project is designed as a response to the Riga Municipality plan to develop infrastructure for a Passenger Terminal in Eksportosta.
activities are separated from the public space on the ground level to meet the security and customs requirements.
An elevated volume joins the separated areas and offers a unique opportunity to observe the activities taking place in the harbour.