Kuldīga: Architecture and Urbanism, a book

Initiated by the Kuldiga District Council, over a period of two years a substantial research was carried out, which reveals values of Kuldiga layer by layer in archeology, architecture, and urban planning. This book is not only a significant scientific study, but also an interesting material for local people who care about preservation of cultural heritage that is based on true values of environmental qualities. Additional value of the book is a glossary of terms in Latvian and English.

Author: Head of Construction Department and Town Architect of Kuldiga District Council Jana Jākobsone, Head of Riga Branch of the State Inspection for Heritage Protection Jānis Asaris, archaeologist Mārtiņš Lūsēns, architect Jānis Zilgalvis, architect Ilmārs Dirveiks, architect Agate Eniņa, The Chief Steward of collection of Kuldiga District Museum Daina Antoniška and Professor of the Art Acad-emy of Latvia Ojārs Spārītis. Scientific Editor of the research and author of compilation — Dr.habil.arch. Jānis Krastiņš.

Client: Kuldīga District Council

Main subcontractors, partners:
Cover design — Juris Petraškevičs; English translation — Filips Birzulis; Layout — Gints Šteins, Iveta Bambere; project managers — Inta Jansone, Sintija Vītoliņa, reviewers — Dr.habil.chem., Dr.hist.h.c. Jānis Stradiņš, Dr.hist., Dr.habil.art. Juris Urtāns, Dr.arch. Juris Dambis.