The New Riga Theatre was renovated according to architect Zaiga Gaile's design, combining preserved historical values with modern design, innovation, and sustainable solutions. The building's volume nearly doubled with complex underground structures. The basement now houses workshops, and a new five-story building includes two "Black Box" halls, rehearsal rooms, and actor facilities. The buildings are connected by a glass passage. The Great Hall retains the century-old spirit, featuring restored 1930s elements like the central lamp, light fixtures, and dark reddish-brown pine plywood panels.
Client: State Real Estate, JSC, reg. no. 40003294758
Address or location:
Lāčplēša Street 25, Central District, Riga
Commissioning:
Nodots ekspluatācijā 2024. gada 22. decembrī. Būvniecības ilgums mēnešos, 03.09.2018-15.05.2019. (datums no demontāžas uzsākšanas, pāļu darbu uzsākšanas līdz darbu apturēšanai objektā, aptuveni 8 mēneši), 09.07.2020.-22.12.2023. (41 mēnesis). Kopā 49 mēn
Technical information:
Building Characteristics (built-up area – 2200.2 m², total area – 9546.7 m² [excluding technical deck above the black-box hall], building volume – 55101.0 m³, building height – 28.2 m, number of above-ground floors – 6, number of underground floors – 1, landscaped area – 1011.7 m² [including large entrance courtyard – 420 m², small service courtyard – 230 m²]).
Builder:
Main Contractor: General Partnership “SBSC”, +371 67821170, [email protected], reg. no. 40203245609 Responsible Construction Supervisor: Guntars Stuburs, State Real Estate, JSC. The building was commissioned on December 22, 2024. Construction duration in months: 03.09.2018 - 15.05.2019 (dates from the start of demolition, piling work to the suspension of work on the site, approximately 8 months), 09.07.2020 - 22.12.2023 (41 months). Total: 49 months.
Partners:
More than 130 subcontractors were coordinated in total, excluding rental services and material suppliers. The 10 largest companies by workload completed: Ltd. "Rock Distribution" (supply and installation of stage machinery and drapery); Ltd. “RIGENSI” (construction of monolithic reinforced concrete structures, structural construction works); Ltd. "SGS Sistēmas" (installation of stage equipment); JSC “Būvuzņēmums restaurators” (restoration works); Ltd. "BIANT" (construction of ventilation and smoke extraction systems); Keller Polska Sp. z o.o. (piling works); Ltd. "BALTIK ENERGO" (construction of internal power supply); Ltd. “STARS MET" (manufacture and installation of metal structures); Ltd. “UPPE” (manufacture and installation of aluminum glazed structures); Ltd. "KONE LIFTI LATVIJA" (supply and installation of elevators).
Author of photos:
Artūrs Vanags, Toms Norde (contract with VNĪ)
