Vainiai Palace rehabilitation „Senators Passage“ in Vilnius, Lithuania

Gilma Teodora Gylytė

The Vainiai Palace – a 400 year old forgotten heritage object in the centre of Vilnius was opened to the public again. A distinctive project feature is the harmony of professional heritage principles and modern architecture raised above formal requirements – its historical image was all revealed while sensitively adapting the complex for a new function.

The project is about rehabilitation of one of the oldest Vilnius family palaces into a vibrant old town quarter. Based on many historical, architectural, polychrome researches, a profound relationship was sought between precious heritage and bright, warm, expressive modern architecture exhibiting 400 years of historical layers. New passage connection between nearby streets creates a vibrant pedestrian passage with 20 restored authentic entrances highlighted by modern details, levitating concrete terraces, and a street fireplace.

The project was designed and implemented by maintaining a contact with the surrounding communities as one of the goals of the project was openness to the citizens by establishing a new public space - passage-courtyard. The uncovered appearance of the building is consistent with its urban context, which also changed in a similar historical evolution. Many closed possessional-type estates prohibit public access, while this project created an open space that every citizen can enter and get familiar with the valuable features of the complex.

Vilnius Old Town is a World Heritage Site and the project was developed taking into account that it is part of this area. The project preserves all of its previously known valuable features and reveals new ones in the course of the project.

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Vainiai Palace rehabilitation „Senatorių pasažas“ - Oldtown street facade after bringing back historic coloring

Vainiai Palace rehabilitation „Senatorių pasažas“ - inner courtyard is full of life

Vainiai Palace rehabilitation „Senatorių pasažas“

Vainiai Palace rehabilitation „Senatorių pasažas“ - before and after

Vainiai Palace rehabilitation „Senatorių pasažas“ - textures of architecture before and after

Vainiai Palace rehabilitation „Senatorių pasažas“ - First floor plan

Gilma Teodora Gylytė LT

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| Vilnius, Lithuania