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new hanza quarter, riga
Architecture and language The volume tapers upwards, echoing some of the characteristic profiles of the city’s historical architecture, while the façade, defined by prefabricated terrazzo modules, becomes an iconic and recognisable element. The warm, amber-toned colour reflects natural light with effects that change depending on the sun’s position, transforming the building into a living presence on the urban skyline. Construction innovation The choice of prefabricated modules allows not only for rapid assembly, but also for resource optimisation and the potential for future disassembly. The use of durable materials treated to withstand weathering reinforces the idea of an architecture that is long-lasting, efficient, and iconic at the same time. Sustainability and resilience The building integrates a series of strategies aimed at reducing environmental impact and addressing the challenges of the Baltic climate: • Renewable energy: photovoltaic panels
on the roof contribute to the building’s energy self-sufficiency. • Circular economy: the new external paving will be created by fragmenting and reassembling the existing surface covering. • Greenery and biodiversity: native trees and local plants that absorb CO2, improve air quality, and strengthen the urban ecological network. • Prefabricated and reversible façade: modular, demountable, and reusable system that reduces construction time and ensures future adaptability.
• Climate resilience: construction details designed to prevent snow and rain accumulation, with sloped and treated surfaces to improve durability. An approach that combines
technological innovation with architectural expression, offering a replicable model of responsible architecture. A new landmark for Riga With its strategic location, the project will become a gateway to the new urban centre. Not just an office building, but a landmark capable of directing flows, connecting different functions, and contributing to the redesign of the Latvian capital’s cultural and economic geography. “Our proposal stems from the desire to
create architecture that is not just a space to live in, but an urban symbol and a place for people to come together. A project rooted in the history of Riga and, at the same time, projected towards the future,’” said Gianni Mollo, project manager and partner at Piuarch. Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2027.
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