KESTUTIS LUPEIKIS Profile Page | World Architecture Community

Born in Vilnius (Lithuania) in 1962.
First degree in Architecture, Vilnius Civil Engineering Institute (VISI, now VGTU), 1985.
Graduate of the Doctoral study in Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU), 2003.
Doctor of the Humanities (Arch), since 2004.
Professor at Department of Architecture, Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VGTU), Traku str. 1/26, LT-01117 Vilnius, Lithuania, since 2011.
Teaching: architectural design, architectural composition, since 1995.
Project director and owner of the architectural design company KLAP, since 1991.
Membership: member of the LAS, LDS and LTMKS (Lithuanian Union of Architects, Lithuanian Union of Artists and Lithuanian Union of Interdisciplinary Art Creators, since 1994, 1992, 2000), member of the artist group “Angis” (“Snake”), since 1993.
Projects: author or coauthor of more than 43 projects of architectural design.
Competitions: author and coauthor of 36 projects of architectural design.
Exhibitions: 15 personal, 43 group exhibitions.
Workshop: international architectural workshop in Varna, 1989; individual workshop in Duisburg, (Germany), 1996.
Grants: high level Lithuanian state grant for art, 1999-2000; high level Lithuanian state grant for architecture, 2000-2001. Exhibition “Vilnius Architecture 2005-2006” Nomination “The Best Project” (Headquarters of Prosecutors office).
Collections: Lithuanian Art Museum, Vilnius, Willhelm Lehmbruck Museum, Duisburg, Germany, private collections in Lithuania, Germany, Austria, Honk-Kong, Dallas, New York.
Research interests: theory of architecture, value of minimal architecture, problems of minimal form and new tendency in contemporary architecture.
Lives and work in Vilnius / Klaipedos 7-25, 01117 Vilnius / +370 687 99475
e-mail: [email protected]
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RESEARCH
• K. Lupeikis. Monograph See - Minimal / Minimal Form and Values in Contemporary Architecture. LAP Lambert Academic Publishing GmbH & Co.KG, Saarbrucken, Germany, Printed in USA & UK. 2012, 160 p. ISBN-13: 978-3-8484-0639-5, ISBN-10: 384840639X, EAN: 9783848406395.
• K. Lupeikis. Monograph “Minimal Power”. Vilnius: Technika, 2007, 200p. ISBN: 978-9955-28-220-4
• K. Lupeikis. Doctoral Dissertation “Minimal Form in Contemporary Architecture“; Head Prof. Dr. E. N. Buciute; 1999 – 2003 m.; Confirm 26 02 2004.

SELECTED ARCHITECTURAL PROJECTS AND REALISATIONS
• Hotel “Amberton” in Vilnius reconstruction, 2017-2018 (design).
• Art Gallery with studio in Berlin, 2016 (design proposals).
• Aqua Park in Moscow, 2016 (design proposals).
• Office building, Vilnius. 2014 – 2016 (under design),
• SPA with hotel in Druskininkai, Lithuania. 2012 – 2016 (under construction),
• Headquarters of Prosecutors office, Vilnius. 2004 - 2008 (realization),
• A building for commercial purposes in Fabijoniškiu Street in Vilnius, 2007 (technical design)
• Multi-apartment house in Filaretu Street in Vilnius 2007 (detailed plan, projected proposals)
• Supermarket in Seskine, Vilnius. 1998-2006 (realization).
• Private house in Traku district, Penkininku village. 2006 (being implemented)
• A group of private houses in Dvarcioniu Street in Vilnius, in 2006 (realisation)
• Multi-apartment house with commercial premises at 6c S. Konarskio Street in Vilnius, 2000 (technical design, being implemented)
• TAC station at 11 Viršuliškiu Street in Vilnius – technical design, 2003 (realisation)
• Hotel „City Park“, Vilnius. 1996 – 2002 (realization).
• VW Cars Showroom, Kaunas. 1997-2003 (realization).
• Church in High Sanciai, Kaunas. 1994-1996 (project)
• Universal Concert Hall (5000 seats), Kaunas. 1991-1994 (project)
• Church in New Uta, Lithuania. 1989-1991 (realization)
• Administrative Building in Rudininku Square Down Town, Vilnius. 1985-1986 (project)

SELECTED ARCHITECTURAL COMPETITIONS
• 2018 – Architectural competition - Library in Klaipeda, Lithuiania (2 award).
• 2016 - International competition “Science Island” Kaunas, Lithuania.
• 2015 - International competition “Baltic Way Memorial” Ryga, Latvia.
• 2015 - International competition “OISTAT Theatre Architecture Competition 2015” Berlin, Germany.
• 2014 International ideas competition “Helsinki Guggenheim” Helsinki, Finland.
• 2014 International competition „Baltic thermal Pool Park” Liepaja, Latvia.
• 2013 International ideas competition “Hans Christian Andersen House Of Fairytales” in Odense, Denmark.
• 2013 International competition “Baltic Sea Art Park” in Parnu, Estonia.
• 2013 International competition “Collider Activity Center” in Sofia, Bulgaria.
• 2012 International competition “Daegu Gosan Public Library” in South Korea.
• 2012 International competition “Helsinki Central Library” in Finland.
• 2011 International Urban Planning Competition «The Dnieper Pearls», Kyiv, Ukraina.
• 2011 Disaster Prevention and Education Centre in Istanbul, Turkey.
• 2011 Museum of Modern Art in Vilnius.
• 2011 Lukiškiu Square organization in Vilnius (4 place).
• 2010 II World War Museum in Gdansk, Poland.
• 2010 Fashion Museum in Tokyo.
• 2009 Intercontinental Hotel in Yerevan.
• 2009 „Kupeta“ Conference Hall in Palanga, Lituania.
• 2009 Dance School MoulinRouge in Paris.
• 2009 World Sustainability Centre, Afsluitdijk, Netherlands.
• 2009 MIAMI 2009 / Pier Museum in South Beach, Florida.
• 2009 Comercial / Apartments Building in Teheran, Iran.
• 2008 BGN National Distribution Control Building, Dublin.
• 2007 Central Library and Cultural Headquarters in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, Ireland.
• 2007 Modern Art Museum, Warsaw.
• 2007 07 Skyscraper, New York.
• 2006 Paris Court, Paris.
• 2006 Bridge Museum, Venice.
• 2006 Beach Lodge in a Libertad, „Chan Chan 2006“, Peru.
• 2005 „Nazca 2005“, Peru.
• 2004 Extension to Lithuania Architects Union Building, Vilnius.
• 2002 Graphisoft Exhibition and Conference Building, Budapest (with A. Bucas).
• 2001 Extension to Art Academy Building „audiovisual lab“, Leipzig (with A. Bucas).
• 1999 Information Centre of Vilnius Bank, Vilnius (with A. Bucas).
• 1997 Extension to Jesuitic Gymnasium Building, Kaunas (with A. Luksas and R. Valeckas).
• 1997 Furniture Centre, Kaunas (with A. Bucas and M. Buciene).
• 1989 Art Centre, Varna (with A. Ambrasas and S. Danius) 2 award.

EXHIBITIONS
Solo exhibitions
• 2017 "RITUAL" Gallery "Zero Degree", Vilnius.
• 2015 „Come Together“,Lithuanian Artists’ Association (LAA) Gallery, Vilnius
• 2015 „Fragments“, A. Moncys Museum, Palanga
• 2014 „Video analizai“, The Palace of the Union of Lithuanian architects, Vilnius
• 2009 Paintings VGTU Gediminas Club, Vilnius.
• 2005 Paintings „Akademija“ Gallery, Vilnius.
• 2001 „Before and After (After Geometry)“ „Kaire-Desine“ Gallery, Vilnius.
• 2000 „K.L.R.N.“ „Kaire-Desine“ Gallery, Vilnius.
• 1996 Drei Giebel Haus. Duisburg. Germany.
• 1995 "Parts"."Arka" Gallery. Vilnius.
• 1994 Installation "Bottom"."Arka" Gallery. Vilnius.
• 1993 "Untitle". "Arka" Gallery. Vilnius.
• 1992 "Black-White"."Arka" Gallery. Vilnius.
• 1988 Architect's Home. Kaunas.
• 1985 Planetarium, Vilnius.
Selected Group exhibitions
• 20-12-2016 – 07-01-2017, Painting and Objects exhibition “FOR BLOOD“. Works: „Stairway to Heaven“ ir „Planet Caravan“. Lithuanian Artists’ Association (LAA) Gallery, Vilnius.
• 2016 12 - 16th International Painting Vilnius Triennial. Pictures Gallery, Kaunas.
• 07-06-2014 - 04-08-2014, “Headquarters of Prosecutors office“ in 14th International Architecture Exhibition of the Venice Biennale „MADE IN EUROPE 25 YEARS OF THE EUROPEAN UNION PRIZE FOR CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE • MIE5 VAN DER ROHE AWARD“, Palazzo Michiel Strada Nuova 4391 Campo Santi Apostoli Venecija, Italija;
• 2013 “Headquarters of Prosecutors office“. Exhibition: East Centric Architectural Triennale „Trans(ap)parencies“. Stirbei Palace & Mogosoaia Palace Bucharest, Romania.
• 2011 Venice Biennale: Lithuanian Room "Behinde White Curtain", Venice, Italy.
• 2011 Group "Angis” - 20, Gallery “Titanikas”, Vilnius, Pictures Gallery, Kaunas.
• 2010 Exhibition of the International Ideas Competition II World War Museum in Gdansk, Poland.
• 2009 Vilniaus Architecture 2007-2008, Sport Palace, Vilnius (public nomination – I place)
• 2008 Group "Angis”, Gallery “Vartai”, Vilnius;
• 2008 International Ideas Competition “Central Library and Cultural Headquarters in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown“ exhibition in the Architecture Gallery of the RIAI, Ireland.
• 2006-2007 International Ideas Competition “Court Palace in Paris” Exhibition in Cite de l‘architecture et du patrimoine, Paris.
• 2006 “Vinius Architecture 2005-2006”. Exhibition Hall of Lithuanian Union of Architects, Vilnius (Nomination “The Best Project”).
• 2006 Video Project “My Nirvana” in LAB. Moncys Museum, Palanga, Lithuania.
• 2005 “4 ElementsWater”. Moncys Museum, Palanga, Lithuania.
• 2004 “Needful” (curator and participant). „Kaire-Desine“ Gallery, Vilnius.
• 2002-2003 “Dyfferent Art”. Moncys Museum, Palanga, Lithuania.
• 2000 “We will Come Later”. Stuttgart, Germany.
• 1999 LAB “Sound+View”. Contemporary Art Centre. Vilnius.
• 1998 “Liberate Thinks”. Contemporary Art Centre. Vilnius.
• 1997 “Getting sail”. Trieste, Italy.
• 1996 1997 1998"Grosse Kunst Ausstellung NRW". Art Palace. Dusseldorf, Germany.
• 1996 "Unnecessary" (curator and participant). Pictures Gallery. Kaunas.
• 1995 Installation "Hole" with R. Nemeiksis. Angel square. Alytus. Lithuania.
• 1993, 94, 99, 00, 02, 08 Group "Angis". Pictures Gallery, Kaunas.
• 1986 "Nude". Artist's Palace. Vilnius.

Projects by KESTUTIS LUPEIKIS