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Project • By Ramūnas Manikas • Bars
DOCK
Interior design: Ramūnas ManikasBranding: Ramūnas ManikasSignage design: Ramūnas ManikasLocation: Žvejų g. 4, Klaipėda, LithuaniaArea: 71,24m²Project year: 2017Photography: Ramūnas Manikas„Dock“ is a burger restaurant in Klaipeda. The customers had always known they would like to open a catering establishment of industrial interior design. Together with clients, the name of the place was chosen, which gave various possibilities to reflect it in the interior. The standard and already cliche attributes of the maritime theme were immediately abandoned. Instead, attributes of a ship repair yard (a dock) and a modern port were used. Thus, a blue facade finish of a sea container imitation was added to the interior. Custom-tailored bar lamp shades... More
Project • By Ramūnas Manikas • Bars
Cask 215
Interior design: Ramūnas ManikasSignage design: Ramūnas ManikasLocation: Vilniaus g. 215, Šiauliai, LithuaniaArea: 101,10m²Project year: 2016Photography: Ramūnas Manikas„Cask 215“ - one of the first bars in Šiauliai, which cultivates the modern meat production trends. The name, given by the bar owners, prompted the further interior development. In the centre of the room, there is a circumvented bar, which comes as an illusion to a wooden cask with its aged plates and rounded corners. The same kinds of plates are used for ceiling finishing as well. Table surfaces bonded from the same plates seem to also replicate the lid of the barrel. The boards of the aged oak floors are covered in ebony colouring. The same colour is used for all the woodw... More
Project • By Ramūnas Manikas • Restaurants
Bandelių Kepyklėlė
Interior design: Ramūnas ManikasBranding: Ramūnas ManikasSignage design: Ramūnas ManikasLocation: J. Janonio g. 6, Klaipėda, LithuaniaArea: 60,10m²Project year: 2016Photography: Ramūnas Manikas“Bandelių kepyklėlė” (lithuanian for "bun's bakery“), established in Klaipėda in 1994, delights the inhabitants and guests of the city with their products. The building is of a cultural value; therefore, the attempt was made to reflect it indirectly, but in a modern way, by using the latest interior fashion tendencies for that purpose. The entrance doors, the pattern of floor tiles which is partially used on the walls as well as the white decoration plates of the counter facade, give the interior its historicism. Elements, such as gold coloured chande... More
Project • By Ramūnas Manikas • Housing
House 03
Interior design: Ramūnas Manikas, Valdas KontrimasLocation: Šiauliai, LithuaniaArea: 283,09m²Project year: 2016Photography: Ramūnas ManikasThe first floor common area of the house in Šiauliai combines the corridor, the living room and the kitchen. The guest room, lavatory, boiler room and garage are separately formed. The second floor holds the parents and children’s bedrooms, a closet and two bathrooms. The stylistics of the interior is minimalist and ascetic. Strict spatial elements, furniture shapes and contrasting colours further emphasize the refined style. The colour of smoked oak flooring and partially installed veneers and doors of the same colour dominate the interior. The whitish wall and white furniture tones contrast with this d... More
Project • By Ramūnas Manikas • Bars
Kavalierius
Interior design: Ramūnas ManikasBranding: Ramūnas ManikasSignage design: Ramūnas ManikasLocation: Respublikos g. 44, Panevėžys, LithuaniaArea: 62,14m²Project year: 2015Photography: Ramūnas Manikas“Kavalierius” (lithuanian for "cavalier"), a so called “third wave” coffee shop, is founded in Panevėžys. Here you are offered to taste different coffee blends and try its different making techniques. Black and grey shades of floor tiles, metal constructions, window frames, shelves and furniture prevail in the interior. They are matched with dark brown, covered with black patina plywood furniture and jambs. Dark tones become more vivid on the light walls background. Indoor flowers greenery gives some intrigue to this color composition. Geometric ti... More
Project • By Ramūnas Manikas • Bars
Raketa
Interior design: Ramūnas ManikasBranding: Ramūnas ManikasSignage design: Ramūnas ManikasLocation: Bangų g. 5A, Klaipėda, LithuaniaArea: 163,43m²Project year: 2015Photography: Ramūnas Manikas “Raketa social club” (lithuanian for "rocket social club“), is founded at “Klaipėda Culture Factory”. During the day time there is a restaurant open in the building’s area, and in the evening different events and concerts take place here. Certain special conditions are necessary for this kind of work, that is why a ceiling of acoustical panels was installed in the premises. A big amount of sound absorption curtains also occurred in the area. All the furniture pieces here are easily movable, and if necessary, the restaurant hall is easily transforme... More
Project • By Ramūnas Manikas • Offices
Mani.lt
Interior design: Ramūnas ManikasSignage design: Ramūnas ManikasLocation: Birutės g. 22-314, Klaipėda, LithuaniaArea: 79,82m²Project year: 2015Photography: Ramūnas Manikas The store of manicure care tools “Mani.lt” was set up in a new building after dividing the area into two parts. There is the store in one part, and office, kitchen, warehouse and toilet in the other. The areas are divided by sliding glass partition. The store’s emphasis is glued timber strips ceiling installed sideward to the walls. Laminate flooring is installed the same way sideward. The goods shelves are designed with a certain arranged rhythm, of different levels, with up and downs. All these optical solutions are aimed at creating an impression of exclusive and d... More
Project • By Ramūnas Manikas • Hotels
Porto
Interior design: Ramūnas Manikas, Gintarė ManikėLocation: Plungė, LithuaniaArea: 606,94m²Procect year: 2015Photography: Ramūnas Manikas In the new block of “Porto” hotel a hotel reception, swimming pool and bath-house areas and 17 new rooms were built. The interior was created with no regards to the old interior solutions, but vice versa, forming a new hotel image. At the ground floor reception area long life and noble materials were used: walnut wood, copper lamps and natural stone look tiles. The colors of the materials are all natural, creating the expression of solidity and seriousness. In the rooms and halls which connect them, situated on other floors bright textile waves patterned flooring dominates. The furniture and doors are... More
Project • By Ramūnas Manikas • Offices
Osteca
Interior design: Ramūnas Manikas, Valdas KontrimasSignage design: Ramūnas ManikasLocation: Danės g. 47, Klaipėda, LithuaniaArea; 256,75m²Project year: 2015Photography: Ramūnas Manikas The office of the company “Osteca” is based in the old former warehouse building. The building is well-preserved, so it was decided not to disguise time proved architecture elements while fitting out the interior. Red brick walls are left and polished additionally; old roof carcass elements are renewed. While creating new elements, those were coordinated with the old ones. Only few dormers were installed additionally. Joint reception, employees’, managers’ offices and meeting hall areas were set up in three rooms, parted by old red brick walls. A warehous... More
Project • By Ramūnas Manikas • Bars
Tabu
Interior design: Ramūnas ManikasSignage design: Ramūnas Manikas, Gintarė ManikėLocation: Šaulių g. 36, Klaipėda, LithuaniaArea: 75,49m²Project year: 2014Photography: Ramūnas ManikasThe restobar “Tabu” is established in the building of the Concert Hall of Klaipėda, located in the centre of the city. The building is old and this reflects on the interior of the restobar. Removing the plaster of the walls revealed awkwardly bricked old red bricks, which as if determined the further choice and arrangements of the elements for the interior. The space of the venue is developed in the rough loft style, which combines natural and artificially aged brick, metal and wood surfaces. The high arched windows of the premises were a perfect fit for the new... More
Project • By Ramūnas Manikas • Bars
Seven
Interior design: Ramūnas ManikasSignage design: Ramūnas ManikasLocation: Žvejų g. 7, Klaipėda, LithuaniaArea: 74,99m²Project year: 2014Photography: Ramūnas ManikasBy common accord it was decided to turn the process of designing the interior of the pub “Seven” towards a more modern and purified direction, although without forgetting the key elements that form the image of the pub. The premises are decorated with painted wooden panel walls, framed inserts and partially tiled wall areas. The customers can sit on Chester – style furniture, upholstered with artificial leather. Behind the bar there are stepped wooden shelves with a framed mirror above. However, it was decided to let go of some of the interior details, which may seem to be typical... More
Project • By Ramūnas Manikas • Bars
Momo Grill
Interior design: Ramūnas ManikasBranding: Ramūnas ManikasSignage design: Ramūnas ManikasDrawings: Gintarė ManikėLocation: Liepų g. 20, Klaipėda, LithuaniaArea: 37,83m²Project year: 2013Photography: Ramūnas ManikasRestaurant “Momo Grill” is located in an old building in the centre of Klaipeda. The idea of its interior was to create a modern, democratic and non-binding atmosphere. For this reason an opening to the kitchen was formed in the area through which, when the restaurant is open, you can see kitchen staff working. Wall tiles of the kitchen are as though continued on the walls of the restaurant hall. Together with industrial style chandeliers and wall lamps, scandinavian style chairs and shelves full of various accessories and home flo... More
Project • By Ramūnas Manikas • Private Houses
House 02
Interior design: Ramūnas Manikas, Valdas KontrimasLocation: Klaipėda, LithuaniaArea: 250,09m²Project year: 2012Photography: Ramūnas ManikasInterior is designed in the reconstructed residential house in Klaipeda region. The first floor of the house with the living-room, the dinning-room and the kitchen was altered. The rooms were united into one common area with a round wall with the fireplace installed in the middle of it. New stairs to the second floor were as well designed. There was a screen not reaching the ceiling installed in the kitchen zone for the daylight to reach the stairs. Bedrooms and bathrooms were arranged on the second floor. Minimal style and white colour is dominant in the interior of the house. It is combined with natura... More
Project • By 314ARCHITEKTAI • Pavilions
Lithuanian Pavilion EXPO '15 Milan
Pavilion concept for LIthunia in EXPO '15, Milan More
Project • By 314ARCHITEKTAI • Exhibition Centres
Modern Art Center
GOALS:
To integrate into the current and still growing urban structure of the right bank of Neris river in Vilnius by the use of architectural solutions.
To get closer to the river by discreet and moderate means.
To form a chamber environment by the spatial structure and height.
To create an object that would attract tourists.
To preserve valuable sprouts.
CONCEPT:
A frame, which interprets the painting, in the long run would become active, recognizable and prominent symbol in the city. This symbol would represent both the Modern Art Center and the National Gallery of Art.
THE PROJECT:
This project offers a solution that would finish the development of the right bank of Neris in terms of composition. The core bulk of the building s... More