Modular Timber Housing
Type
Residential
Status
Completed
Year
2021
Location
Latvia
Bruto
4400
m2
Area
ha
Client
Ministry of Economics
Team

RUUME arhitekti
Architecture and Detailing

CUBED, RAPS arhitekti
Project management

BICP, Nordic Homes
Construction engineering

MEP solutions
Mechanical and Plumbing engineering

MKM engineering
Electrical engineering

Būvfizika
Energy effieciency

VPM Latvia
Fire safety plan

ITED
BIM management

u-e-studio
Interior design

Photos

This is the first modular residential building designed in timber constructions in Latvia, which was commissioned by the Ministry of Economy and will be freely available for download to anyone. A state order of this scale, the architectural quality of which can widely affect the quality of the Latvian urban and rural landscape, is a difficult task for architects - this building should potentially be suitable for all locations and various users in Latvia.

The building's basic rectangular form consists of individual factory-made components. Balcony grid in wooden structures creates shade in the interior, which helps against overheating in summer, and also makes the volume more spacious.
Building plan
Building in rural landscape
Inclusive design
Compact and spacious apartments