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Daniel Libeskind vows to build '24/7 public space for the Baltic states' with Vilnius tower plan
POSTED 21 Mar 2017 . BY Kim Megson
Public realm will be created around the 18-storey k18b tower, as well as being integrated into its internal spaces Credit: Studio Libeskind
Studio Libeskind have revealed new design details for their dramatic mixed-use tower on the banks of the River Neris in Vilnius, Lithuania; pledging to create “a sustainable 24/7 public space for the Baltic states.”

The practice, headed by architect Daniel Libeskind, revealed that public realm will be created around the 18-storey, 200,000sq m (215,000sq ft) k18b tower, as well as being integrated into its internal spaces.

The focal point of the €40m (US$43m, £34.6m) development will be a 30m high atrium open to public on the ground floors of the building, which will serve as a continuation of the underground crossing for Konstitucijos avenue, where the tower will stand.

This public space will provide easier access to the both sides of the avenue, and will host public events, concerts and exhibitions.

Other open spaces at the base of the building include a restaurant, bar and retail zone, as well as a Raddison Red hotel.

The floors above will be used as office space. The Lords LB Asset Management investment management company, which owns the building, wants k18b to host international companies looking for new spaces for their offices in the continental Europe following Brexit.

The angular glass tower has been designed to reflect the light, sky and surroundings with a play of transparent and opaque surfaces. Speaking last year, following his win in the project’s design competition, Libeskind said the idea “is to create a 21st-century landmark, while integrating the surrounding context to complement the urban fabric of the historic city.”

His studio have found Lithuania a receptive destination for their designs. Their other projects in the country include the new Modern Art Centre of Vilnius and a sports and wellness centre called Vilnius Beacon.
The angular glass tower has been designed to reflect the light, sky and surroundings with a play of transparent and opaque surfaces Credit: Studio Libeskind
The focal point of the development will be a 30m high atrium open to public on the ground floors of the building Credit: Studio Libeskind
This public space will provide easier access to the both sides of the avenue, and will host public events, concerts and exhibitions Credit: Studio Libeskind
A Raddison Red hotel will feature, along with restaurants, shops and green spaces Credit: Studio Libeskind
The project is located on the right bank of the River Neris in Vilnius Credit: Studio Libeskind
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Daniel Libeskind vows to build '24/7 public space for the Baltic states' with Vilnius tower plan
POSTED 21 Mar 2017 . BY Kim Megson
Public realm will be created around the 18-storey k18b tower, as well as being integrated into its internal spaces Credit: Studio Libeskind
Studio Libeskind have revealed new design details for their dramatic mixed-use tower on the banks of the River Neris in Vilnius, Lithuania; pledging to create “a sustainable 24/7 public space for the Baltic states.”

The practice, headed by architect Daniel Libeskind, revealed that public realm will be created around the 18-storey, 200,000sq m (215,000sq ft) k18b tower, as well as being integrated into its internal spaces.

The focal point of the €40m (US$43m, £34.6m) development will be a 30m high atrium open to public on the ground floors of the building, which will serve as a continuation of the underground crossing for Konstitucijos avenue, where the tower will stand.

This public space will provide easier access to the both sides of the avenue, and will host public events, concerts and exhibitions.

Other open spaces at the base of the building include a restaurant, bar and retail zone, as well as a Raddison Red hotel.

The floors above will be used as office space. The Lords LB Asset Management investment management company, which owns the building, wants k18b to host international companies looking for new spaces for their offices in the continental Europe following Brexit.

The angular glass tower has been designed to reflect the light, sky and surroundings with a play of transparent and opaque surfaces. Speaking last year, following his win in the project’s design competition, Libeskind said the idea “is to create a 21st-century landmark, while integrating the surrounding context to complement the urban fabric of the historic city.”

His studio have found Lithuania a receptive destination for their designs. Their other projects in the country include the new Modern Art Centre of Vilnius and a sports and wellness centre called Vilnius Beacon.
The angular glass tower has been designed to reflect the light, sky and surroundings with a play of transparent and opaque surfaces Credit: Studio Libeskind
The focal point of the development will be a 30m high atrium open to public on the ground floors of the building Credit: Studio Libeskind
This public space will provide easier access to the both sides of the avenue, and will host public events, concerts and exhibitions Credit: Studio Libeskind
A Raddison Red hotel will feature, along with restaurants, shops and green spaces Credit: Studio Libeskind
The project is located on the right bank of the River Neris in Vilnius Credit: Studio Libeskind
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Daniel Libeskind wins competition for mixed-use glass tower in Lithuania


Studio Libeskind have won an international architectural competition for a mixed-use complex to be built in the business district of Vilnius, Lithuania.
Daniel Libeskind unveils secret seven-year design plans for Kurdistan Museum


Daniel Libeskind yesterday (11 April) publicly revealed for the first time that he has been developing a Museum of the Kurds in Erbil, the capital of the autonomous Iraqi Kurdistan region.
Daniel Libeskind unveils vision for angular art museum in Lithuania


A new home for Lithuania’s modern and contemporary art has been designed by Polish- American architect Daniel Libeskind for the city of Vilnius.
Daniel Libeskind’s ‘Chinese dragon’ pavilion takes centre stage at Milan Expo


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The Everyday Heritage initiative celebrates and preserves working class histories
Off the back of the success of the first round of Everyday Heritage Grants in 2022, Historic England is funding 56 creative projects that honour the heritage of working-class England.
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Asia Pool & Spa Expo

China Import & Export Fair Complex, Guangzhou, China
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