Zaha Hadid Architects’ proposal won the competition for a new business center in Vilnius, Lituania. In dialogue with the public square adjacent to the site, the ZHA-designed Business Stadium Central aims to be a new and dynamic gathering hub.
Zaha Hadid Architects won the competition for the new business center of Vilnius, Lithuania
Consisting of two low volumes overlooking the old town, it will offer flexible office spaces and a wide range of services, including two public swimming pools with saunas.
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- Lucia Brandoli
- 22 February 2023
The 258,333 square feet project is composed of two low-rise towers of 8 and 9 stories connected at street level by a courtyard atrium; two floors of public amenities, and a sky-bridge linking both structures at level five. Both volumes have curving façades and look over the historic Gediminas Castle Tower, in the heart of the city.
ZHA designed flexible office spaces within the central floors of each, connected with landscaped roof gardens and terraces. The atrium courtyard hosts cafes, restaurants, and shops and, at the top floors, there are two public swimming pools, saunas, steam rooms, and sun decks – with panoramic views over the historic Old Town.
All the materials needed for the construction are evaluated to enable disassembly and reuse at the end of the building’s life cicle.
Image courtesy of ZHA.
Image courtesy of ZHA.
Image courtesy of ZHA.
Image courtesy of ZHA.
Image courtesy of ZHA.
Image courtesy of ZHA.
Image courtesy of ZHA.