The building’s plot of land is located on Vēju Street in Jurmala within territory that is home to urban construction monuments of national importance, as well as in the protected coastal dune zone of the Gulf of Riga, with is notable for the distinct relief of its dunes. A pine forest is located in the south-western part. The courtyard contains a landscaped garden with decorative elements in synch with the protected biotope zoning.
The existing building, known as Grabes pansija, was built at the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries. It is an architectural monument of local importance, designed under the influence of the historicism style, reflecting the architectural traits of late 19th century summerhouses. An unusual feature for the vicinity of Jurmala is the use of stone and clay bricks in the construction of the building, as well as the gently sloping pitched roof solution. The boulder and clay brick exterior walls and brick ornaments are well-preserved. The plasticity of the façades stems from the balconies and verandas. Those that have been damaged over the course of time have been carefully renovated, the verandas have been rebuilt in accordance with the building’s historical image and contemporary technical-engineering requirements. A new extension to the swimming pool has been created with contemporary glass, aluminium and concrete structures.
In accordance with the designer’s vision, the spacious gallery has been created with an opening in the 1st floor lining. This made it possible to created the building’s spatial centre – a two-floor high guest room. Since the details of the building’s historical interior had been lost over the course of time, the ostensible century old interior finish has been created anew. Under the guidance of Neoklasika, the authentic impression of historicism within the boarding-house has been generated by master craftsmen including artists, stained glass artists, carpenters and metalwork artisans. Stylistically harmonised furniture, lighting and interior accessories have been sourced from the best factories in Europe and globally.
