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<p>It is claimed that rapid changes, including globalization and urbanization, may lead to uniform urban environment. Therefore, it is crucial to address issues in terms of local architecture. This research particularly focuses on the visual identity of Riga 21st century residential developments. Theoretical studies and empirical research methods were used. According to the research results, the most typical characteristics are linear building blocks, symmetric arraignment of façade elements, polychrome façade colour approach and usage of white/grey/ black colour palette. However, considering variety of visual expressions as well as different architectural and spatial situations, there cannot be determined one exact visual identity.</p>
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It is claimed that rapid changes, including globalization and urbanization, may lead to uniform urban environment. Therefore, it is crucial to address issues in terms of local architecture. This research particularly focuses on the visual identity of Riga 21st century residential developments. Theoretical studies and empirical research methods were used. According to the research results, the most typical characteristics are linear building blocks, symmetric arraignment of façade elements, polychrome façade colour approach and usage of white/grey/ black colour palette. However, considering variety of visual expressions as well as different architectural and spatial situations, there cannot be determined one exact visual identity.

Visual Identity of Riga 21st Century Multi-Apartment Developments

Architecture and Urban Planning

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It is claimed that rapid changes, including globalization and urbanization, may lead to uniform urban environment. Therefore, it is crucial to address issues...

Visual Identity of Riga 21st Century Multi-Apartment Developments

Publicado en línea: 23 jul 2021

Páginas: 46 - 54

Recibido: 10 sept 2020

Aceptado: 23 abr 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aup-2021-0004

Palabras clave
Contemporary architecture, Riga, urban housing, visual identity

© 2021 Santa Freimane, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Visual Identity of Riga 21st Century Multi-Apartment Developments

Publicado en línea: 23 jul 2021

Páginas: 46 - 54

Recibido: 10 sept 2020

Aceptado: 23 abr 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/aup-2021-0004

Palabras claveContemporary architecture, Riga, urban housing, visual identity

© 2021 Santa Freimane, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 License.

Palabras clave
Contemporary architecture, Riga, urban housing, visual identity