VGP35

Klaipeda, Lithuania

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VGP35

Klaipeda, Lithuania

Firm

Very Good Architecture Company

Type

Residential › Private House

STATUS

Built

YEAR

2025

SIZE

1000 sqft - 3000 sqft

BUDGET

Undisclosed

A house near the Baltic Sea brings the atmosphere of the coast into architecture and interior design through materials, light, and a strong connection between inside and outside.

Located on the outskirts of Klaipėda, just a few minutes from the sea, the residence does not offer direct views of the shoreline. Instead, the project responds to the qualities of the site itself. Without a clear visual landmark to orient the building, the design was shaped by neighboring houses, prevailing winds, sun exposure, and, most importantly, the existing trees.

One of these trees stood at the center of the plot, leading to the development of a cross-shaped floor plan that avoided disturbing its roots. A new pine tree was planted at the center of the composition, preserving the original intention of maintaining a close relationship with nature. While the house has a simple geometry in plan, its volume is divided into smaller elements, reducing its apparent scale and helping it fit into the surrounding neighborhood.

This approach continues in the choice of materials. Copper cladding, which changes over time as it oxidizes, is paired with dark ceramic surfaces to further break up the mass of the building. Fine vertical details used in smaller architectural elements are repeated in the fence design, creating a consistent language throughout the site. Particular attention was given to the cantilevers and their support. Columns were avoided wherever possible, and where support was required, specially designed columns became part of the façade composition.

The pattern of the copper façade continues inside the house, creating a connection between exterior and interior. This relationship is reinforced by a central axis that serves as both the main circulation route and a visual link between the entrance court and the private rear garden. A transparent entrance hall softens the transition from outside to inside and reveals views through the entire depth of the house.

The interior draws its colors from the coastal landscape. Dark oak veneer recalls the trunks of seaside pines, green tiles reference their needles, and clay plaster reflects the tones of the dunes. Darker materials define the ground floor, while lighter finishes are introduced on the upper level. Repeating materials throughout the house creates a sense of continuity.

The landscape design follows the same idea of contrast. The front yard is simple and reserved, while the rear garden contains spaces for dining, cooking, and relaxation, including a sunken jacuzzi and a concrete lounge area.

The project explores the relationship between architecture and interior design as parts of a single whole. Through repetition and contrast, both work together to create a home shaped by the character of the Baltic coast.

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VGP35

Klaipeda, Lithuania

VGP35

Klaipeda, Lithuania

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