Artūrs Lapiņš
About
Restoration architect Arturs Lapins started his creative activity in 1994. Master of Architecture (RTU, 1996), Doctor of Arts (LMA, 2022).
During his creative activity he has researched, developed projects and supervised reconstruction and restoration of historical buildings of various scales for tenement houses, hotels, museums, office buildings, mansions, sacred buildings, design, landscaping and interpretation of historical sites, among them development and conservation solutions for ruins.
He has deepened his knowledge in international conservation courses, presented and published in conferences and publications on architectural history in Latvia and abroad. Member of the Latvian Association of Architects, Latvian Chamber of Crafts, Latvian Regional Academy of Architecture, ICOMOS. Winner of the Building Industry Grand Prize “Architect of the Year” (2019), Officer of the Order of the Three Stars (2023).
Second Life of Wooden Structures
Restoration of historic timber structures, as opposed to replacement, is an approach that requires both knowledge of traditional methods and the use of modern technologies. Replacing or replacing crumbling beams and rafters, replacing the lower crowns of timber frames, and filling in fragmentary damage to windows, doors and floorboards can preserve the authentic character of a building while extending its life. This process not only restores the structural integrity of the structure, but also preserves its historical value, allowing old buildings to take on a new life in the modern world.