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Residential apartments in Kaunas
Residential apartments in Kaunas
V. Putvinskio gatvė, Kaunas, Lithuania
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Residential apartments in Kaunas
V. Putvinskio gatvė, Kaunas, Lithuania
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2024
SIZE
1000 sqft - 3000 sqft
BUDGET
$500K - 1M
A monumental six-story building has been established in a scenic central area of Kaunas, on V. Putvinskio Street, next to the historic multi-story residence of Bank of Lithuania employees. During the interwar period, in just over a decade, the center of Kaunas—including V. Putvinskio Street—developed a dense concentration of modernist architectural objects, many of which have survived to this day and are included in the list of European heritage sites. The interwar period stands as one of the most significant eras in the history of Lithuanian architecture, during which a unique architectural identity emerged—distinguished by high artistic value and regional character—that continues to inspire generations of Lithuanian architects.
This residential apartment building interprets and subtly continues the traditions of Kaunas modernism through its architectural expression and facade details. These traditions are characterized by the harmony of functionality and aesthetics, refined geometric forms, and minimal ornamentation. The newly constructed building emphasizes facade coherence and playful geometric shapes, with significant attention given to natural light, the building's functionality, and living comfort.
The main side of the building borders V. Putvinskio Street, forming a harmonious streetscape together with the neighboring structures. On the eastern side, it is adjoined to an adjacent building, while on the west it is separated by a narrow street from the bank employees’ residential house. The apartment building rises as a calm, slightly irregular rectangle, rhythmically segmented by elongated vertical windows. The structure appears light and elegant—its facades are covered in fine-textured gray plaster that harmonizes with the surroundings, and the window rhythm is accentuated by black recess frames.
The straight vertical lines are gently contrasted by curved elements that bring dynamism to the otherwise regular form of the building. The rear facade is adorned with rounded balconies—typical of interwar residential buildings in Kaunas. The rectangular volume is visually enriched on the northern side by a softly rounded, cantilevered second-floor section that extends from the building’s main body. Additional touches of modernist mood and dynamism are provided by several round windows inserted in unexpected places.
A striking architectural feature on the street-facing facade is a vertical passage arch cut through four floors, opening up views toward the slopes of Žaliakalnis. This arch, located where a servitude path to the neighboring lot lies, emphasizes verticality and echoes the grand portals found in interwar multi-story buildings. Another expressive element is the modestly inward-curved southwestern corner of the building—an elegant counterbalance to the arch and a visual dialogue with the adjacent bank employees’ residence.
In composing this minimal, clean architectural form that blends into its surroundings, the aim was to create a contemporary residential building that not only meets the city's functional and aesthetic needs but also contributes to shaping the architectural identity and character of Kaunas.
This residential apartment building interprets and subtly continues the traditions of Kaunas modernism through its architectural expression and facade details. These traditions are characterized by the harmony of functionality and aesthetics, refined geometric forms, and minimal ornamentation. The newly constructed building emphasizes facade coherence and playful geometric shapes, with significant attention given to natural light, the building's functionality, and living comfort.
The main side of the building borders V. Putvinskio Street, forming a harmonious streetscape together with the neighboring structures. On the eastern side, it is adjoined to an adjacent building, while on the west it is separated by a narrow street from the bank employees’ residential house. The apartment building rises as a calm, slightly irregular rectangle, rhythmically segmented by elongated vertical windows. The structure appears light and elegant—its facades are covered in fine-textured gray plaster that harmonizes with the surroundings, and the window rhythm is accentuated by black recess frames.
The straight vertical lines are gently contrasted by curved elements that bring dynamism to the otherwise regular form of the building. The rear facade is adorned with rounded balconies—typical of interwar residential buildings in Kaunas. The rectangular volume is visually enriched on the northern side by a softly rounded, cantilevered second-floor section that extends from the building’s main body. Additional touches of modernist mood and dynamism are provided by several round windows inserted in unexpected places.
A striking architectural feature on the street-facing facade is a vertical passage arch cut through four floors, opening up views toward the slopes of Žaliakalnis. This arch, located where a servitude path to the neighboring lot lies, emphasizes verticality and echoes the grand portals found in interwar multi-story buildings. Another expressive element is the modestly inward-curved southwestern corner of the building—an elegant counterbalance to the arch and a visual dialogue with the adjacent bank employees’ residence.
In composing this minimal, clean architectural form that blends into its surroundings, the aim was to create a contemporary residential building that not only meets the city's functional and aesthetic needs but also contributes to shaping the architectural identity and character of Kaunas.
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