Club Central Residence, The façade of the residential building was inspired by the visual architecture of apartment buildings that were erected during the “golden age” in Rīga – the late 19th and early 20th century.
© Indrikis Sturmanis
These are particularly expressive and rich in the city’s historical centre. After investigating and analysing the surrounding area, the façade was given a new level of quality, and the reflective principle is the main finishing accent for the building. Without forgetting about environmental harmony, use was made of modern construction technologies, solutions and materials.
© Indrikis Sturmanis
The façade has been supplemented with modern decorative elements that fit into the cultural and historical environment.
Project Info
Architects: Open AD, TECTUM
Country: Latvia, Riga
Area: 2000 m²
Year: 2015
Photographs: Indrikis Sturmanis, Club Central Residence
Manufacturers Andreu World, B&B Italia, ARTE LE CORBUSIER, Antoni Arola, Armourcoat, MIRAGE: Andreu World
Lead Architects: facades OPEN AD- Zane Tetere- Sulce, Linda Balode, Dins Vecans, Alvis Petrovskis; detail project- TECTUM Alvis Zlaugotnis, Martins Zlaugotnis
Sophie Tremblay is a Montreal-based architectural editor and designer with a focus on sustainable urban development. A McGill University architecture graduate, she began her career in adaptive reuse, blending modern design with historical structures. As a Project Editor at Arch2O, she curates stories that connect traditional practice with forward-thinking design. Her writing highlights architecture's role in community engagement and social impact. Sophie has contributed to Canadian Architect and continues to collaborate with local studios on community-driven projects throughout Quebec, maintaining a hands-on approach that informs both her design sensibility and editorial perspective.