Probably, we were invited to submit an entry to the competition (just like K21) because we had already designed Europa, Swedbank and Hanner 2, and had begun Baltic Hearts. So, without much hope of winning, we relaxed, and based our work on our experience of designing office buildings – the structure needs to be clear, so a rectangle was a perfect match. However, we created an interest in the twist. This produced a dynamic shape, reflecting the network of busy streets, and provides for pleasant green terraces leading towards the main entrances. The park that is planned for the eastern part forms an extension to the building. Even though a greater height was allowed, we created a rather low seven-storey building: there is plenty of undulating height around, so we imagined it as a base for the architectural hill of Konstitucijos Ave and the hills of Šeškinė. The main flows are expected from Konstitucijos Ave and Geležinio vilko St; the building ‘collects’ them and ‘lets them through’ its central axis. Competition, 2nd prize.
Name
K 29
Purpose
Office complex
Location
Konstitucijos av. 29, Vilnius
Area
26 500 m2
Competition
2011
Client
UAB K29
Architects
Audrius Ambrasas, Mindaugas Reklaitis, Jonas Motiejūnas, Vika Pranaitytė
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