Information for applicants
This year's applicants can submit their documentation in person - (at RISEBA Information Centre, 3 Meza Street, Riga), through an online platform "Vienoto uzņemšanas pamatstudiju programmu” (VUPP) here.
The admission deadline for Latvian applicants is July 12. 2021.
The architecture Ba&Ma Thesis Yearbooks - fresh off the press! Featuring projects of 13 BA and 9 MA graduates of 2021.
New names in the architecture! FAD BA/MA study programme Architecture graduates and their Thesis projects featured in the Latvian architecture magazine Latvijas Architektūra No. 153(2) / 2021.
The traveling exhibition "The Power of Detail"-excellence, innovation, secrets of history.
The exhibition dedicated to the excellence of Architecture, Construction, construction materials production, and restoration, "The Power of Detail", takes place in the lobby of RISEBA Faculty of Architecture and design, Durbes Street 4 from 8th of May till 8th of June.
RIGA Project | Object- Subject.
During the academic year of 2021./2022. FAD students will have the opportunity to participate in the Riga Project created by Rudolf Dainis Schmidt and his team based on 1987. John Hejduk's" the Riga Project " Book.
Liminal Scripts
The exhibition of RISEBA FAD 2021 graduates' works “Liminal Scripts”,from 01.04-30.04.2021 can be seen at RISEBA Faculty of Architecture and Design, Durbes Street 4, Ground Floor Lobby.
Due to precautionary measures and pandemic restrictions, no opening event is planned for the exhibition.
Colleagues, family members, friends and guests - you are welcome to see the exhibition!
First spring semester open online SLICE OF ARCHITECTURE lecture by Turkish Architect and lecturer Efe Duyan (TR) this Thursday 18.03.21 . The lecture will look at the coexistence of such concepts - architecture and art. Author raises questions to to stimulate discussion on Critical Architectural thinking: ”Is architecture a form of art? If so, can architectural design emerge as a critical manifestation beyond a compositional solution to a given functional program.”
Lecture will start at 12.00.
Language: English
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The editor-in-chief of the magazine has been Dr. arch., Associate Professor of the School of Business, Art and Technology "RISEBA", formerly also the director and founder of the Latvian Museum of Architecture, author of several books dedicated to the history of architecture Jānis Lejnieks; The editorial team includes the editor of a long-term magazine and co-author of many publications and books, architect Velta Holcmane, as well as the editor of the chronicle, the head of the Latvian Museum of Architecture, the curator of architecture and design exhibitions - Ilze Martinsone and others.
Link to the video is HERE
Dr. arch. Jānis Lejnieks is the main researcher and lecturer in RISEBA FAD. Congratulations!
On October 15th, 2020, the best works of young architects from Baltic states were awarded, this year as an online event. The award for the best master level work was given to Keiti Lige (Estonian Academy of Arts, Estonia), and the award for the best bachelor degree work – to Ksenia Sapega (RISEBA University, Latvia).
The event was organized for the 8th time by Baltic Architects’ Unions’ Association (BAUA) aiming to highlight the best young professionals presenting the best graduation projects of all the architectural schools from Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.
This year’s edition features 12 projects from Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (Lithuania), Kaunas University of Technology (Lithuania), Vilnius Academy of Arts (Lithuania), RISEBA University (Latvia), Riga Technical University (Latvia), TTK University of Applied Sciences (Estonia) and Estonian Academy of Arts (Estonia).
On 1st of October there will be next Slice Of Archietcture lecture given by Ramon Cordova (MEX), architect, lecturer and researcher. Ramon will talk about his working experience in Mexico and different approaches which are used in the work process.
Lecture will start at 12.00, 3rd year studio.
Welcome any architecture student, enthusiast or friend!
Since 2006, as every year, the Latvian School of Architecture will hold a workshop. This year's theme is OUT OF THE GRAY AREA or UNUSUAL ADVENTURES ON THE WAY FROM ZEMITANI TO BRASA. This year, the plein air will take place remotely, maintaining the current format and settings, management from the Sports 2 Quarter. The plein air will take place from September 28 to October 2.
See the official invitation (LV) HERE
WELCOME TO RISEBA! The new academic year for architecture students at FAD will commence on September 1.
1st-year architecture students are invited to meet at the Architecture and Media Centre H2O 6 (Durbes Street 4, 3rd floor) on 1 September, 11.00 for introduction with the head of the faculty Jānis Dripe and faculty staff. Later architecture students will be joining other students and following the remaining program – official address by RISEBA Rector, introduction to the University, culture, standards, teaching staff, and students from other programmes. The program of the introduction week is HERE.
Durbes Street 4 in the lobby from 20.08. you can see the exhibition of RISEBA School of Architecture works!
Please note – in the evening of September 4, the Student Council is throwing a party in some cozy place Kalnciema street “Ezītis Miglā” to celebrate the New Academic Year! Come and join!