FAD Team Wins 1st Place in Latvia

RISEBA Faculty of Architecture and Design 3rd-year Bachelor study program students – Toms Herings, Kitija Lejniece and Annija Naroga – have once again been awarded 1st prize at the national stage of the international Architecture Student Contest, earning the opportunity to represent Latvia in the international final in Serbia!

Competing in teams of 2–3 students, the RISEBA team stood out with a conceptually strong and well-developed proposal, demonstrating architectural clarity, functional precision, and a sustainable approach.

The international brief challenged participants to develop a sustainable and context-sensitive architectural proposal for Belgrade, integrating energy efficiency, environmental responsibility, and high standards of user comfort into a contemporary housing concept.

The team developed an innovative accommodation concept tailored specifically for visiting athletes, creating a functional, high-quality and sustainable living environment adapted to the needs of sports professionals during competitions and training periods.

The jury highly evaluated the project’s strong architectural vision, structured planning, and thoughtful integration of sustainability principles.

The international finals will take place in Serbia in June 2026, where RISEBA FAD will represent Latvia among the best student teams from around the world.

Supervisors: Efe Duyan, Ilze Paklone, Jonas Büchel

We are proud of the team and wish them the very best in the finals!