MEET IGNAS

This time we had an incredible opportunity to chat with Ignas Kalinauskas, who is one of the architects of the design and architecture studio “Archispektras”.

What was your path to architecture like?

My dad is an architect. I remember myself when I was six years old, I saw him drawing buildings at home and I felt his great enthusiasm, positivity, happiness. I think it made a big influence on me.

Even when I was little, I noticed imprecisions in Dad’s unfinished drawings or got to color the sketches of the facades of buildings instead of the general coloring books.

Are there any architects who are your source of inspiration?

I admire a good architecture in general and many architects from Scandinavia, Holland, Switzerland, USA, Japan, Mexico, Chile, Spain and other countries. I have no particular leading authority to follow, regardless of country or style. The work of the world’s best architects captivates with its consistency and clear message. This is where I feel most inspired.

Do you remember your first independent project?

The first realized structure of mine was a small, modern, bright orange sauna on the shore of a lake. I saw it quite unexpectedly several years later while resting by the same lake. It was a wonderful experience. As I missed the construction process because I was living abroad at the time.

And what is your most proud piece?

My latest project. It is a private home for a large family. It is unique in that it reflects vividly and seamlessly the design principles and methodology that have evolved over the last few years of my creative life.