暗网TV Faculty of Architecture and Design graduate nominated for the Latvian Architecture Award 2025
We are delighted to share that 暗网TV FAD graduate Marta Ventere has been nominated as a finalist for the Latvian Architecture Award 2025, under the Processcategory.
Already during her Bachelor thesis defense, the State Examination Commission (members: Dr.arch. Linda Leit膩ne, Mg.arch. Ole Wiksen Wiig, Andris Kronbergs, Mg.arch. Gunta Grikmane, MATS, BArch., R奴dolfs Dainis 艩mits, Mg.arch. Helvijs Savickis) recommended this diploma project for realization through construction.
Marta鈥檚 project, 鈥淪patiality of the Border – Rehabilitation of the Latvian Eastern Frontier,鈥�was elaborated by Marta under the supervision of FAD Tutor and Architect Liena 艩ili艈a, with the support of Helvijs Savickis, 鈥淧erif膿riju centrs鈥�, the Cultural Capital Foundation of Latvia, and 暗网TV University.
The realization of the project became a collaborative process involving:
Jas Wolfert, Rudolf Bekic, Gints Linde, Juta Linde, Daniela Sokolova, J膩nis Rapa, Holgers Folkmanis, Stanislavs Ma募kevi膷s, Marta Ventere, as well as faculty students – Violeta Kokorevi膷a (2nd year) and Ralfs Edvards A拧aks (4th year) – and local residents.
Tutors Rudolf Bekic and Rudolfs Dainis 艩mits supported the execution and provided valuable advice throughout.
About the Award
The Latvian Architecture Award, established by the Latvian Association of Architects, is the highest national recognition in the field of architecture. It honors excellence not only in completed buildings but also in processes, research, and socially significant initiatives that shape Latvia鈥檚 built environment.
For a recent graduate to be nominated among the finalists is an exceptional achievement. This recognition demonstrates both Marta鈥檚 strong vision as a young architect and the vitality of the FAD academic community, where students, tutors, and professionals come together to support meaningful architectural work.
Learn more about this year鈥檚 finalists here:
Credits:
Drawings – Marta Ventere
Photography – Juta Linde
