
Baltic Coastal Holiday Home
ARCHITECTURE AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Zane Tetere-sulce, Dace Bula, Eva Heidingere-jukama
YEAR
2021
LOCATION
Latvia
CATEGORY
Residential,Private House
Latvian legislation does not permit new buildings within a certain distance from the coastline, however, building on existing foundations is allowed.
Open AD identified how to preserve all the structures, give them a shared identity and tie them in with the location.
The choice of the two dominant materials - larch and galvanized steel – is inspired by the colours of the sea and sky.
The shape of the buildings and their gable roofs echo the vernacular architecture of the coastal area's historical fishermen’s dwellings.
This home is designed as a family getaway, but liveable throughout the year.
Considering its main purpose, Open AD’s design encourages spending time between the indoors and outdoors.
Solutions like the covered second floor balcony provide outdoor access no matter the weather and wind conditions.
A sheltered outdoor dining area facilitates shared meals with a view across the Gulf of Riga.
The positioning of windows across all buildings ensures that the presence of the sea is always felt.
