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| LUKISKES SQUARE |
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| Architect: Vladas Balsys |
| Project’s organizer: Vilnius City Municipality and Group of Architects "Punktas". |
| Project’s form: urbanistic project, workshop of creation, exhibition. |
| Address of square: in the midst of Gedimino avenue, Vasario 16-osios and J. Tumo Vaizganto streets in Vilnius. |
| Date: 2007 |
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| ABOUT PROJECT |
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| 1. Should a traditionally perceived sculptural monument to Freedom stand in the square? |
| • A traditional sculptural monument should not stand in the square. |
| 2. What functions besides memorial one could be developed in the square? Perhaps there exist alternative |
| forms which may embody the symbol of Freedom? |
| • The main function of the square is to represent the idea of freedom (free thought) and independence. |
| I suppose temporary art projects involving the townspeople as well should be implemented in this square. |
| 3. What mood should the space of the Lukiskiu Square create? |
| • Mood – the sense of freedom. |
| 4. What colours, textures, materials and objects should predominate in the square? |
| • As many natural materials should be used in the square as possible. The main material – water. |
| 5. What part of the square should be occupied by plants? |
| • I believe the most part of plants should be replaced by a large quantity of water. |
| 6. Should the space of Lukiskiu Square be solid or visually divided into several parts? |
| • The space of Lukiskiu Square is a solid, smooth, organic, natural and minimalist. |
| 7. Is it possible to build houses in Lukiskiu Square? |
| • It is not possible to build houses in Lukiskiu Square. |
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| Form filled in on 10-02-2007 |
