SAR Residence / OAD | ArchDaily
Summary
The SAR Residence in Latvia, designed by OAD, creatively repurposes Soviet-era military bunkers into a sustainable family home, emphasizing environmental preservation.
Why It Matters
This project highlights innovative sustainable architecture by transforming historical structures into modern residences, addressing both ecological concerns and cultural heritage. It serves as a model for future developments in vulnerable coastal areas.
Key Takeaways
- The SAR Residence repurposes military bunkers into livable spaces.
- It emphasizes sustainability in a vulnerable coastal environment.
- The design integrates historical context with modern architecture.
Save this picture!© Alvis Rozenbergs+ 14 Curated by Hadir Al Koshta Share ShareFacebookTwitterMailPinterestWhatsappOrhttps://www.archdaily.com/1038961/sar-residence-oad Clipboard "COPY" CopyHouses•Saraiķi, Latvia Architects: OAD - Open Architecture Design Area Area of this architecture project Area: 780 m² Year Completion year of this architecture project Year: 2024 Photographs Photographs:Alvis RozenbergsCategory: HousesLead Team: Zane Tetere-Sulce, Eva Heidingere-JukamaDesign Team: Dace BulaTechnical Team: Alvis PetrovskisCity: SaraiķiCountry: LatviaMore SpecsLess Specs Save this picture!© Alvis Rozenbergs Text description provided by the architects. Constructed on historic foundations of Soviet-era military units to safeguard the Baltic coastal dune habitats as one of the world's most vulnerable marine regions, this seaside residence introduces an alternative path of sustainable architecture. The site was discovered with four grass-covered and timeworn military bunkers, now transformed into one main home and two guest houses for a family of three generations.
