The Palanga Youth Center was designed with careful attention to its surroundings, located at the intersection of Vytauto and Jūratės streets. The building forms an L-shaped volume that helps shape a new public space and separates it from the nearby parking area.
At the heart of the site, an amphitheater serves as a flexible outdoor space for cultural events, youth programs, and community gatherings. Around the building, additional public spaces—including rest areas, gymnastics equipment, and parkour structures—invite both young people and local residents to use the space for recreation and informal interaction.
The architectural language balances modern expression with respect for Palanga’s historical identity. The building is defined by irregular roof slopes and is clad in pine thermowood siding, used across both façades and roofing to create visual unity. Large glazed openings establish strong connections between the interior spaces—such as the main hall and common areas—and the amphitheater, reinforcing the center’s role as an open and inclusive place for the community.
Architects:
Simonas Norkus
Ignas Lesauskas
Donatas Laucius
Photography:
Aistė Rakauskaite
Collaboration - UAB "2Larchitects"