One of the main design assumptions is to restore the original layout of the Palace and to bring back its strong architectural presence. This approach will enable to experience the building complex as a complete architectural composition, similar to the one from its origins. Spirit of the place will be brought back and the Palace will get a new life. The complex will now host a museum of world art and design, its surroundings will became a vibrant and accessible public space, creating a new attractive place in the city.
The archival print by Marcelis Januškevičius shows a clear U-shaped layout of the Radvila Palace from before the Vilnius fire during the Moscow War. The wall with two gates surrounded a rectangular courtyard and the main entrance to the palace was located in the central 3-storey pavilion. One of the main design assumptions is to restore the original layout of the Palace. We recreated the dimensions of the central pavilion with the eastern wing, and the southern pavilion. The internal square is entered through an openwork arcade supported by a light pillar structure. In front of the Museum, we designed large fields of greenery with tall trees, transplanted from the present courtyard.
