SAR

Private Residence

Latvia

SAR

Private Residence

Latvia

Location: 

Saraiki, Latvia

Year and status:

2024

Team:

Zane Tetere-Sulce

Dace Bula

Alvis Petrovskis

Eva Heidingere-Jukama

Developer:

3D:

Landscape:

Photo:

Alvis Rozenbergs

LAYOUT1

Constructed on historic foundations of Soviet-era military units to safeguard the Baltic coastal area as one of the world’s most vulnerable marine regions, the project introduces an alternative path of sustainable architecture. Designed as the holiday retreat for a family of three generations, the minimalistic and raw structures seamlessly blend with the untamed wilderness, revealing a modern interpretation of the intricate local history. From afar the property reveals its unique character – the main residence seemingly hovers above the horizon, with the empty space beneath framing a view of the Baltic Sea. Contrastingly, the guest houses appear rooted in the landscape, with their deep-set windows and grass-covered roofs resembling the original bunkers.

LAYOUT3

The project explores the role of a shelter within the domestic environment - situated at the doorstep of the ever-approaching sea, the bold constructs lay grounded against the harsh northern winds. The site was discovered with grass-covered and timeworn military bunkers, now transformed into one residential building and two guest houses, preserving the original form while reimagining the function.

LAYOUT1