THE SOUL OF RIGA
Z-Towers – The Twin Symbols of Modern Riga
History and Facts
Z-Towers is a twin-tower high-rise complex on the left bank of the Daugava River. The project was completed in stages, with the full complex finished by the late 2010s. The towers rise up to about 123 meters, placing them among the tallest residential and office buildings in Latvia. The architectural concept was created by Japanese architect Tadao Ando, and later adapted and engineered by local Latvian architects.

Interesting Fact
The towers house luxury apartments, offices, a conference center, and restaurants. Their cylindrical form adds a distinctive modern accent to Riga’s skyline.

Author’s Note
I chose Z-Towers because they represent the future direction of Riga — bold, ambitious, and international. Infrared photography transforms their glass façades into monumental columns of light.

Jānis Kaugurs 2017. SIA CAPTURE DESIGN

Rediscover Riga with the exclusive “SOUL OF RIGA” collection – black-and-white artistic puzzles and playing cards created in infrared technique, capturing the city’s atmosphere, architecture, and unique spirit.

SIA BLACK BIRD, JŪSU DRUKA presents: Soul of Riga – Puzzles and Cards

Made on
Tilda