Open Architecture Design

The Split House

The dual-sloped roof is a classic example of Latvian coastal architecture, historically reserved for a single-family home. Our approach breaks that form directly in half, creating two homes perfectly aligned with one another.

Instead of viewing a single, predictable volume, we invite you to use your imagination to bridge the gap and put the two structures back together.

We have always been compelled to explore the themes of transparency and openness, and BPROM is the most recent project where we got the chance to dive deeper.

The main residence and sauna house stand here uninterrupted in a single flow. Both houses are linked by a centuries-old Baltic tradition to position buildings on the same axis. This orientation created the opportunity for us to introduce another element - a window portal.

Standing on the far back of the main residence, the observer's view cuts through the sauna house. Two perfectly round windows align, creating a visual wormhole that frames the forest beyond.

Foto: Alvis Rozenbergs
Constructed by: Promark Construction

Meet our team. Liva Valdmane : executive assistant, legal counsel

“Liva, we need your brain” - this is how Liva gets called into meeting rooms. With a laser-sharp focus and unshakable confidence she orchestrates our many overlapping layers of processes. Nothing goes past Liva - if you are certain you have thought of everything, bring your idea to her and watch Liva effortlessly find gaps and ask just the right questions. Yet, behind the exceptional work ethic, determination and ability to get things done is person with big heart.

Liva sparks spirited conversations at our lunch table and never hesitates to offer a helping hand. She truly sees the best in all of us, and with all her heart wishes for others to succeed. Liva has built unwavering trust among her colleagues, and she continues to inspire us to become better versions of ourselves, day by day.