AEXN architects
J1, Reconstruction
Year: 2023- present
Gross built area: 8419 m²
Project location: Klaipeda, Lithuania, Europe
Team: Tomas Grunskis, Valdemaras Bučys, Rasa Labunskaitė
Interior: Salomėja Lubytė – Skurdauskienė, Karolina Šulcaitė
Client: UAB Antai
Contractor: UAB Klaipėdos statyba
Visuals: Algimantas Raubiška
Built in 1862, the former courthouse and prison complex is a significant historical landmark in Klaipėda. The Neo-Gothic buildings, distinguished by red brick facades, stepped gables, and decorative cornices, have undergone several phases of expansion and reconstruction over the past century. Today, the revitalization project focuses on preserving authentic architectural elements, restoring the roof and facades, and adapting the buildings for a new function as a hotel while maintaining their historical and architectural integrity.