Site Analysis:
copyright 1995 Julie Minkunas
The site which I have chosen to design a memorial for the Lithuanian
Spirit is Lukiskiu Square, a neglected open space, in the symbolic
center of the capital city of Lithuania, Vilnius. Its size encompasses
three hectares (approximately 322,800 sq.ft.), bordering Gediminas
Prospect on the North.
Gediminas Prospect is a prominent avenue, with the historic
Cathedral on the east end and the Parlament building at the west
end. This avenue significantly represents the link between Lithuania's
glorious past (the Cathedral / Gediminas Hill), and the modern say
evolution of society, from independence to captivity to liberation and a
free society (the Parliament).
The urban setting surrounding the square itself includes both
governmental and commercial use buildings. However, the most
meaningful of buildings are the Church of St. Jacob and Philip (an
example of persecuted national religious identity) and the former
Lithuanian KGB Headquarters (the prime source of national human
rights violations), with the square in between them.
copyright 1995 Julie Minkunas
The site which I have chosen to design a memorial for the Lithuanian
Spirit is Lukiskiu Square, a neglected open space, in the symbolic
center of the capital city of Lithuania, Vilnius. Its size encompasses
three hectares (approximately 322,800 sq.ft.), bordering Gediminas
Prospect on the North.
Gediminas Prospect is a prominent avenue, with the historic
Cathedral on the east end and the Parlament building at the west
end. This avenue significantly represents the link between Lithuania's
glorious past (the Cathedral / Gediminas Hill), and the modern say
evolution of society, from independence to captivity to liberation and a
free society (the Parliament).
The urban setting surrounding the square itself includes both
governmental and commercial use buildings. However, the most
meaningful of buildings are the Church of St. Jacob and Philip (an
example of persecuted national religious identity) and the former
Lithuanian KGB Headquarters (the prime source of national human
rights violations), with the square in between them.
