Project Name: Stasys Museum

Location: Panevėžys, Lithuania

Architecture Studio: IMPLMNT architects

Area: 4,130 m²

Completion Year: 2023

Photographer: Norbert Tukaj

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Project - Lithuanian architecture studio IMPLMNT architects has completed the Stasys Museum in Panevėžys, featuring textured concrete facades and metaphorical spatial elements that pay homage to the surrealist works of artist Stasys Eidrigevičius.

Located in the northern part of Panevėžys' city center, the 4,130-square-metre cultural institution serves as both a museum and a vital public space, incorporating exhibition halls, educational facilities, and a non-commercial cinema that preserves the site's historical connection to film screening.

The museum's design language is rooted in three key principles derived from Eidrigevičius himself: simplicity, logic, and fantasy. IMPLMNT architects translated these concepts into architectural elements by studying the artist's distinctive work, particularly focusing on his use of continuous lines and the transformative interaction between objects.

"We encoded the 'touch of Stasys Eidrigevičius' throughout the building," explained the studio, which manifested this approach through the structure's exterior and interior design elements.

The building's facade is characterized by its restrained materiality, combining two types of textured concrete – featuring dotted and linear patterns – with glazed facade systems. This architectural treatment creates a subtle interplay of textures that shifts with changing light conditions.

The project's urban integration is particularly noteworthy, as it establishes a strategic connection between Krantas and Respublika streets while linking western attraction centers to the Oxbow Lake. The surrounding public space is thoughtfully divided into two distinct zones: an active leisure area to the north and a creative urban space to the south, complete with outdoor exhibition areas, a café, and versatile event spaces for cinema screenings, concerts, and street art performances.

Inside, the museum spans multiple levels, with exhibition spaces spread across two floors, a dedicated floor for education and administration, and a small hall that will eventually be transformed into a media-focused exhibition space in the project's second phase.

Design Team - Founded in 2016 in Vilnius, Lithuania, IMPLMNT architects has rapidly emerged as one of the Baltic region's most innovative architectural practices, demonstrating exceptional prowess in cultural and public architecture. The boutique studio, while maintaining an intentionally compact team of 2-10 professionals, has established itself through its methodological approach to contextual design and programmatic innovation.

Their recent completion of the Stasys Museum (2023) in Panevėžys exemplifies the firm's capability to deliver sophisticated cultural infrastructure. The 4,130-square-meter project showcases their signature approach to architectural narratives, where materiality and spatial programming converge to create meaningful civic spaces.

Operating from their headquarters in Vilnius, IMPLMNT's practice philosophy centers on the careful integration of architecture within its urban and cultural context. The firm specializes in translating complex programmatic requirements into coherent architectural solutions, particularly evident in their public and cultural projects.

Under the current leadership, the studio maintains a selective portfolio approach, ensuring each project receives intensive attention to detail and conceptual rigor. This strategic decision has enabled IMPLMNT to develop deeply considered architectural solutions while maintaining close client relationships and precise project execution across Lithuania and the broader Baltic region.