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Architekt\u016bros fondas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We are a non-governmental, non-profit organisation, bringing together a network of people, initiatives and ideas, expanding the public\u2019s understanding of architecture, and applying theoretical and practical architectural competences in a wide range of fields. The flexible, open and proactive structure of the organisation helps to adapt to changing needs and circumstances, while the dynamic arrangement of the community is supported by the principles of volunteering and sharing. While actively working in Lithuania, we continuously expand and strengthen our cooperation with foreign experts and institutions, and implement projects internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currently, we organise open architecture weekend Open House Vilnius<\/a>, the architecture criticism platform Aik\u0161t\u0117je<\/a><\/em>, the mentoring programme Experiments’ Platform<\/a>, and the annual Architekt\u016bros fondas’<\/em> Forum<\/a>. In collaboration with other organisations, we also contribute to projects such as Dance Plus City, the symposium Politics of Space, and the Solar Laboratory. Furthermore, we participate in international networking activities and organise projects in the European architecture platform LINA<\/a>. Lastly, we are the initiators and coordinators of the international cooperation project Open House Europe<\/a>, co-funded by the European Union.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our vision<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Our vision is a curious, critically thinking society that discusses architecture in a constructive way, and is able to appreciate, cherish and create architecture together. In such a society, responsibly produced architecture responds to the relevant needs of spatial change, and we, as an agent that initiates a dialogue between society and architecture, articulate meaningful processes, develop an infrastructure open to learning and collaboration, and contribute to the change of the discipline as well as to the development of society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our missions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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TO MOBILISE AND DEVELOP A NETWORK OF PEOPLE AND IDEAS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We bring together professionals who create and research architecture, those who are interested in the subject, and proactive participants in other fields. We encourage their collaboration and interdisciplinary partnerships, thus expanding the concept of architecture and its contemporary practices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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TO SHAPE AND FOSTER THE CULTURE OF ARCHITECTURE AND ITS ACCESSIBILITY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We develop the culture of architecture and contribute to greater public engagement in its creation and reflection. We promote the architectural community\u2019s openness, civicness and active participation in public life. By involving different groups of society, we aim to present, explain and contextualise architectural processes, and to ensure the accessibility of architectural activities. We create opportunities for productive collaboration as well as tools for constructive discussions, proposals and evaluations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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TO DEVELOP ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Through educative programmes, educational activities and diverse dissemination channels, we aim to shape the public\u2019s multifarious approach to architecture and to raise awareness of the factors that shape it. We develop self-education opportunities for architects and practitioners to complement their academic and practical knowledge. We contribute to the development of competences in reading and evaluating architecture, and foster complex architectural values intrinsically related to cultural, ecological, economic and social aspects. We create a space for relevant, creative, objective and critical information about architectural processes, simultaneously taking care of its dissemination in Lithuania and abroad.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INNOVATIVE AND EXPERIMENTAL ARCHITECTURAL RESEARCH AND PRACTICE<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We propose to look at architecture not only as an object of research, but also to apply its methodologies and tools to the study of relevant both present and future phenomena. We encourage experimental exploration, innovation, the development and application of new methods, products and materials, or the improvement of existing ones. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, we offer to contribute to the creation of alternative architectural knowledge and the development of additional competences. By nurturing, continuing and referring to the best analytical and critical architectural research and practices, we update and expand the artistic and analytical experience of architectural practice in Lithuania, complementing it with international insights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Values that unite us<\/h2>\n\n\n
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History<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Architekt\u016bros fondas<\/em> was established in 2004 on the basis of the organising committee of the exhibition Looking at Yourself, which took place at the end of 2003. The organisation was founded by architects Audrius Ambrasas, Audrys Karalius, Gintaras Klimavi\u010dius, Gintaras \u010caikauskas, Sigitas Kuncevi\u010dius, Darius Osteika, Rolandas Palekas, Saulius Pamerneckis, Marius \u0160aliamoras, Paulius Trimonis and Linas Tuleikis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since its establishment, Architekt\u016bros fondas<\/em> has been led by Darius Osteika, Julija Reklait\u0117, Sandra \u0160lepikait\u0117 and Martynas Germanavi\u010dius, and is currently headed by Simona Didvalyt\u0117.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Architekt\u016bros fondas<\/em> was the first organisation to represent Lithuania at the Venice Architecture Biennale, where, together with Latvians and Estonians, it presented the Baltic Pavilion in 2016, and produced the Swamp Pavilion in 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2018, Architekt\u016bros fondas<\/em> received the St. Christopher Award for promoting the architecture of Vilnius.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Within Architekt\u016bros fondas<\/em>, volunteer-initiated projects Pastatai kalba<\/em> and the Travelling Architecture Workshops were developed. Since 2025 they are implemented by the public institution Architekt\u016bra ir \u017emon\u0117s<\/em>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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