Kaunas, the UNESCO City of Design, is Lithuania’s second-largest city, with around three lakh people. Established in the 14th century, it has evolved into a significant economic, academic, and cultural hub over the years. The city has a broad spectrum of architectural styles, fashion, urban character, historicity, industries, and culture. Kaunas is strategically located at the heart of Lithuania and connected through rail, road, and air to crucial economic powerhouses in the vicinity.
Kaunas has a distinct cultural identity, and its development strategy prioritizes sustainability and conservation. The city is home to many museums, delectable cuisine, churches, world-class hotels, pubs, and educational institutions designed by architects in Kaunas. National highways run across the city and connect it to other key cities. Moreover, the city is well-known for its interwar architecture, street art, public spaces and squares, and tree-lined avenues. The town has recently transitioned from the classical to contemporary architectural style.
Rethinking the Future is a global platform for architecture and design. Along with our authors, RTF has curated a list of top architecture firms in various cities across the globe. Please note that the names are arranged in alphabetical order and not ranked in any manner.
2mm Architektai | Architects in Kaunas
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Design, Urban Design, Reconstruction, and Project Management
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Assembly, and Business buildings
Locations of Built Projects: Across various cities in Lithuania
Style of work: Minimalist and Modernist
Website: www.2mmarchitektai.lt
Founded in 2012, the firm believes in fulfilling the clients’ needs through innovative and functional ideas and assists them from conception until completion.
A3 Studio
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Design, Reconstruction, and Renovation
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Business, Mercantile, and Industrial buildings
Locations of Built Projects: Across various cities in Lithuania
Style of work: Modernist
Website: www.a3studija.lt
Established in 2006, the design team comprises certified project managers and is active in architectural competitions.
A3D
Scope of services: Architecture and Interior Design
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Educational, and Mercantile buildings
Locations of Built Projects: Across Lithuania and other European countries
Style of work: Minimalist and Modernist
Website: www.a3d.lt
The firm, founded in 1991, has won several large-scale international competitions and has been rewarded for its remarkable contribution to the realms of architecture and interior design.
AG Studio
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Design, and Reconstruction
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Assembly, Business, and Industrial buildings
Locations of Built Projects: Lithuania, Latvia, and Russia
Style of work: Contemporary
Website: www.agstudija.lt
The firm consists of architects, designers, constructors, and technologists who are creative, ambitious, and specialize in practically all sorts of building typologies.
Archas | Architects in Kaunas
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Design, Reconstruction, and Project Management
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Assembly, Mercantile, Industrial, and Storage buildings
Locations of Built Projects: Across various cities in Lithuania
Style of work: Contemporary
Website: www.archas.lt
Established in 2005, it provides a wide range of services, from pre-design proposals to consultation and site supervision.
Archihauzas
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Design, and Project Management
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Business, and Mercantile buildings
Locations of Built Projects: Across various cities in Lithuania
Style of work: Contemporary
Website: www.archihauzas.lt
Archihauzas is famous for its attention to detail, project execution, and conceptualization.
Archispektras
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape Design, Urban Design, and Reconstruction
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Assembly, Business, and Mercantile buildings
Locations of Built Projects: Across various cities in Lithuania and Latvia
Style of work: Minimalist and Modernist
Website: www.archispektras.lt
The firm values rationality and functionality and has won several awards for its breath-taking projects.
Architectural Bureau G. Natkevicius & Partners
Scope of services: Architecture and Interior Design
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Educational, Assembly, and Mercantile buildings
Locations of Built Projects: Across various cities in Lithuania
Style of work: Avant-garde
Website: www.natkevicius.lt
The firm is well-known for its unconventional approach to functional and user-friendly design solutions.
Architektas Mindaugas Miliukštis
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Design, and Reconstruction
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Assembly, and Mercantile buildings
Locations of Built Projects: Across various cities in Lithuania
Style of work: Contemporary
Website: www.miliukstis.lt
Mindaugas Miliukštis has been a practicing architect since 2006. He has actively participated in various seminars, workshops, and design competitions, and his remarkable work has earned him numerous accolades.
Architektu Biuras Vilius Ir Partneriai | Architects in Kaunas
Scope of services: Architecture, Interior Design, and Reconstruction
Types of Built Projects: Residential, Educational, Assembly, and Mercantile buildings
Locations of Built Projects: Across various cities in Lithuania and Russia
Style of work: Contemporary
Website: www.abvp.lt
Established in 1994, it is well-known for its meticulous attention to detail and active involvement in international competitions.
