JSC LNK Industries has officially commissioned the Heart of Hanza residential building, located at 3B Hanzas Street in Riga, between the city’s modern center and the Quiet Centre, within the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage protection zone. The seven-story building includes 127 apartments, commercial premises on the ground floor, and an underground parking garage. The surrounding area has been landscaped, featuring a closed inner courtyard with recreational and active leisure zones. Modern technical solutions and high-quality materials were used during construction, ensuring sustainability and long-term durability.
The construction works were completed on schedule, in full compliance with the highest quality standards and with the special care required for building in Riga’s historic center. One of the most technically complex tasks during implementation was lowering the groundwater level. An innovative “white tank” method was used to waterproof the foundation and basement walls, providing a high level of structural protection.
A significant volume of engineering work was carried out: 968 piles were installed, and more than 28,000 m³ of soil was excavated and removed. Approximately 1,450 tonnes of reinforcement and 12,000 m³ of concrete were used in the reinforced concrete frame. The building’s technical systems reflect the scale of the project: over 160 km of electrical cables and more than 70 km of utility pipelines were installed, including 25 km of heating, 24 km of water supply and sewage systems, and 6 km of ventilation ducts. Throughout the project, special attention was paid to environmental integration and safety, including continuous monitoring of groundwater, vibration, and settlement, as well as carefully planned and phased landscaping of the area.
Genadijs Kamkalovs, Director of LNK Industries: “Heart of Hanza is the largest civil construction project we have delivered to date and a clear example of what the LNK Industries team is capable of when implementing complex, large-scale developments. A project of this scale in Riga’s historic center demands not only high engineering precision but also the ability to cooperate effectively with numerous stakeholders. We are proud of what we have achieved. This project once again confirms our capacity to ensure high-quality, safe, and sustainable construction, even in the most challenging conditions.”
The building has received an A+ energy efficiency rating for primary non-renewable energy use and an A rating for heating, meeting nearly zero-energy building standards. Apartments are equipped with individually regulated heating and ventilation systems with heat recovery, and rainwater collection tanks have been installed in the basement. The adjacent section of Hanzas Street has also been transformed into an orderly, safe, and visually attractive part of the city, where the building’s architecturally expressive façade blends harmoniously with the surrounding streetscape.
Aleksandra Strode, Board Member of LNK Properties: “Heart of Hanza represents a modern urban living concept in central Riga, a project created for a full and balanced everyday life, supporting young professionals, families, and child development. We designed this environment with the future in mind: an energy-efficient, sustainable, and health-enhancing living space.
Special attention was given to the enclosed inner courtyard with a green garden, recreational areas, and dedicated spaces for pets, providing peace and a sense of balance between the dynamic rhythm of the city and the privacy of home life.
Heart of Hanza is more than just a residential building; it is a thoughtful investment in a European capital that creates lasting value for both residents and the city, contributing to a sustainable and livable future for Riga. The total construction cost of the project reached €35 million, of which €17 million was financed by BluOr Bank.”
The project was developed by LNK Properties, with architectural and interior design by AB3D and landscaping by ZALA Landscape Architects.
