OLA FOUNDATION GARDEN IN ĶĪPSALA

YEAR: 2021

PLACE: RĪGA

AREA: 2500 M2

DESIGN: RUTA GABRANOVA, ANSIS BIRZNIEKS

The Ola Foundation Cultural Space is a vibrant and sophisticated cultural destination that attracts connoisseurs of art, music, architecture, education, and various other creative endeavors to the serene Ķīpsala district.

The striking architecture of the main building, designed by architect, entrepreneur, and politician Uldis Pīlēns, is bound to impress and captivate. Its bright, glassy, and 'clean' volume features a shape reminiscent of an egg from a bird's-eye view—a symbol both spacious and multifaceted, from which the foundation’s name is derived. The achievements of Latvian engineers and craftsmen are evident at every turn—enormous glazing, floating and magical metal spiral staircases that seem to hover in the air, and the building's retractable roof. In contrast, the core of the building is bright, calm, and centered on individual inner experiences. The glass walls of the rooms allow them to merge seamlessly with the outdoor environment, significantly enhancing the overall experience.