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Konstantīns Pēkšēns

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One of the first professional Latvian architects (1859-1928)

ArchitectsLived 1859 to 1928 · aged 69
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Konstantīns Pēkšēns is one of the most prominent Latvian architects of all time. After Jānis Baumanis he is the epitome of the second generation of Latvian architects.

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Miss Riga at 2, Smilšu Street to the left. Recognised as one of the most beautiful masterpieces on facades of Art Nouveau buildings in Riga [1]Miss Riga at 2, Smilšu Street to the left. Recognised as one of the most beautiful masterpieces on facades of Art Nouveau buildings in Riga [1]Detail from the building at 2, Smilšu StreetDetail from the building at 2, Smilšu StreetDetail from the building at 13, Alberta StreetDetail from the building at 13, Alberta Street

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Konstantīns Pēkšēns is one of the most prominent Latvian architects of all time. After Jānis Baumanis he is the epitome of the second generation of Latvian architects. Many Latvian cities and towns take pride in buildings designed by Pēkšēns, but Riga alone can boast more than 250 multi-storey brick buildings and a great number of wooden houses erected following his designs.

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Architect
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deceased
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Lived 1859 to 1928 · aged 69
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