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Grey timber Architects' House in Riga

 Riga, Latvia


Architects: Open Architecture Design
Team: Zane Tetere – Sulce, Kristaps Sulcs, Dins Vecans
Photography © Alvis Rozenbergs


A family home in Riga. Built off-site as a prefab, placed on the land to sit beside and complement the birch trees. The windows connect the indoors to the outdoors, so the architecture, interior and landscaping come together as one whole.


The single-family house was designed to respect the surrounding environment - no trees were removed from the plot and the birch trees are an integral part of the composition.


Open Architecture Design:
“The grey-stained cladding has a silver patina which is complemented by the metal entranceway and window surrounds, which were allowed to rust naturally. The darker shades are lightened with the concrete patio, porch and outdoor fireplace.”












Every window reveals a different world. The family's values shine through such as their love for books illustrated by the home library. The children's rooms are inspired by the pillow forts, tents and hideaways of the parents' own youth. A safe haven in the nurturing environment of the family home. 






Open Architecture Design:  
       
“Each window of this timber home in Riga offers a glimpse into the world of its owners, revealing the family's values and interests. Together they tell the family story in a theatrical, playful way.”




4 comments:

  1. Open Architecture Design on Instagram: @oad.archi

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  2. Photographer Alvis Rozenbergs on Instagram: @alchsh

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  3. Grey beauty 💣

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  4. Būvnieki arī malači 👍🏻

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