Gegužės g. 10-2, Vilnius
11347 Lithuania
vbuinevicius@yahoo.com
Growing up amidst the radical system change from the soviet socialism to liberal democracy, I have always been fascinated by the transition of space. Trained as an architect (BA at Vilnius Tech) and urbanist (MA TU Delft, The Netherlands), I have been co-leading an architectural design studio in Vilnius for a decade. I have been working in the fields of urban planning and architectural design employing research by design and partici-patory processes for urban regeneration, heritage, commercial and private projects.
Over the recent years I have been shifting away from the orthodox design-based practices towards more interdisciplinary and artistic research using photography, AI imagery/video and text. The topics involve: qualities of non-professional architecture as an antidote to a consumerist need; unwanted and/or unintended urban planning outcomes; post-socialist city; adaptation and resilience of urban dwellers; rural-urban migration; gentrification; architectural design in relation to politics; effects of tourism on public spaces etc.
Education
2009-2011
Master of Urbanism
Faculty of Architecture, TU Delft, The Netherlands
2003-2007
Bachelor of Architecture
Faculty of Architecture, Vilnius Tech, Lithuania
2002-2003
Joung Architects School
Faculty of Architecture, Vilnius Tech, Lithuania
1991-2003
Secondary education
Jonas Jablonkis Gymnasium, Kaunas, Lithuania
Professional experience
2014- now
Architect, project manager, managing partner.
Architectural design studio 2XJ (MB Dukart jot), Vilnius, Lithuania
2013- 2020
Architect, urbanist, project manager, director
Strategic design, urbanism, social initiative NGO Strategijos miestui, Vilnius
2011- 2013
Architect - urbanist
International Urban planning and design firm We love the city, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
2007-2009
Architect
Architechtural studio MINa, Vilnius, Lithuania
Public projects
1. Design guide for the architectural renovation of prefabricated socialist housing in Vilnius, 2XJ, 2024. Project manager, research manager, design lead.
2. Design guide for the socialist housing estates: interiors & common spaces, 2XJ, 2023. Project manager, research manager.
3. Renovation of the Kirdiejai Palace for Vilnius City museum. First prize in the architectural competition and project development, 2XJ, 2023- ungoing. Project manager, architecture design lead.
4. Transformation of a kindergerten into a primary school, competition, 2nd place, 2XJ, 2023. Co-architect.
5. New School in Vilnius, competition, 2nd place, 2XJ, 2023 m. Co-architect.
6. Merkinė Cultural Centre, 2XJ, 2020 - ungoing.
Project manager, co-architect.
7. Kaunas Central Post Office Reuse Feasibility Study, 2XJ, 2022. Expert, research lead.
8. Renovation and expansion of the Sports Centre in Panevėžys, competition, 3rd place, 2XJ + JDWA, 2023 m. Co-architect.
8. Renovation strategy for the premises of the National Ensemble Lietuva, 2XJ, 2020. Project manager, architectural transformation design lead, participatory design expert.
9. Development vision for Kaunas TU Campus, NGO Strategijos miestui + MMAP, 2018. Urban planner/designer, architect.
10. Feasibility study for the Cultural House of Performers Association (AGATA) NGO Strategijos miestui, 2018. Participatory design expert, workshop moderator.
11. Recomendations for the General Plan of Vilnius, participatory processes, susitikimai su bendruomenių atstovais, NGO Strategijos miestui + MMAP + MASH studio, 2018. Participatory design expert, workshop moderator, urban planning advisor.
12. Participatory design workshop for Kaukas Pool and Stairs architectural ensemble in Kaunas, NGO Strategijos miestui + MMAP, 2017. Participation expert, worksop moderator, architect.
13. Participatory design for the rehabilitation of the comunal space in socialist housing estate in Karoliniškės, Vilnius, Archfondas, 2014. Participation expert, worksop moderator, architect.
14. Community platform Šančiai Kiosk, funded by Robert Bosh Stiftung program Actors of Urban Change, NGO Strategijos miestui, 2013-2015. Project co-author, co-coordinator.
17. Master thesis. Exploring potentials of the socialist city: In search for relevance of the socialist urban structures in the future of sustainable city. The case of Kaunas, Lithuania, TU Delft, The Netherlands, 2011.
Participation
1. Conference presentation „Towards the new architecture of modernization” , International urban planning conference MAD City, Shining Microdistrict, Riga, 2023.
2. Conference presentation “Quality of architecture in the renovation of soviet housing”, Renovacija 2023, Vilnius.
3. Expert-reviewer at the international architectural competition for The City of Ministries, 2023, Vilnius.
4. Member of evaluation committee at the architectural competition for the Museum Hill in Anykščiai, 2023, Lithuania,
5. Personal artists stipendium awarded by the Lithuanian Council for Culture for the research project “Borders”, 2023, Lithuania,
6. Publication “Borders. Soviet housing estates: Caracas or Malmo”, Bernardinai.lt, 2023.
https://www.bernardinai.lt/ribos-vilniaus-mikrorajonai-karakasas-ar-malme/
7. Conference presentation “Co-creating cities with temporary urbanism Aleksotas ammunition depots”, Efforts Europe, 7th Annual Congress, Kaunas, 2023.
8. Radio interview: “Temporary urbanism”, LRT Klasika, https://www.lrt.lt/mediateka/irasas/2000243502/laikas-kulturai-pasaulyje-populiareja-laikinoji-urbanistika-apleistos-teritorijos-virsta-kulturos-ir-bendruomenes-vieta
9. Personal artists stipendium awarded by the Lithuanian Council for Culture for the research Urban narratives, 2022
10. Publication “Storeys about the city and the space: Naugardukas street”, LRT.lt, 2023.
https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/kultura/12/1287955/pasakojimai-apie-miesta-ir-erdve-naugarduko-gatve-modernizmo-klaidos-ir-laukiniai-rytai
11. Interview for the TV show, Kalniečiai and Eiguliai micro-districts: former exemplary ones in the
then Soviet Union, 7 Kauno dienos, 2021, https://www.lrt.lt/mediateka/irasas/2000145902/kalnieciu-ir-eiguliu-mikrorajonai-buve-pavyzdiniai-tuometineje-sovietu-sajungoje
12. Event co-organization “XI th Lithuanian Urban Forum” (2017), organized by NGO Strategijos miestui, partners: Lithuanian Network for Urban Innovations, Panevėžys City Administration, Lithuanian Real Estate Developers Association, Ministry of Environment. http://urbanistinisforumas.lt/
13. Publication “Savanorių street is waiting for changes”, Kauno Diena, prepared by A. Smolienė, 2015. https://kauno.diena.lt/naujienos/kaunas/miesto-pulsas/savanoriu-prospektas-laukia-savo-eiles-669494
14. Lecturer at the seminars for city planners “Infrastructure and public space”, 2014, Kaunas in collaboration with the Ministry of Transport and Communications
15. Publication “Comprehensive modernization: awaiting for the visions and decisions”, prepared by K. Buidovaitė, Statyba ir Architektūra, 2014
https://sa.lt/en/kvartaline-renovacija-laukiama-vizijos-ir-sprendimu
16. Conference presentation “Experience of renovation of mass construction residential complexes in Lithuania and Europe (2012), Scientific conference GAIA: “Green” architecture: an innovative approach. https://www.construction21.org/lietuva/articles/lt/2012-m-spalio-25-d-vyko-mokslo-konferencija-gaia-alioji-architektra-inovatyvus-poiris.html