On 25 October, a time capsule with a message for future generations was laid in the foundation of the new block of Sigulda State Gymnasium’s building, which is being constructed by MONUM. The construction of the new block of the building at 7 Ata Kronvalda Street was launched in May this year, and it will continue until the summer of 2019.

The new block will be an open and modern environment not only for studying, but also for spending leisure. The new building will offer spacious premises, eleven dedicated classrooms with laboratories and auxiliary rooms, as well as a multimedia auditorium and an information centre, where a digital library will be available for the teachers of the gymnasium and the region.

“We need to be able to keep up with the times and to change. Likewise, buildings need to be able to adapt to the flow of time. This is the place where history is transformed into today, and today – into the future. A new, modern school is emerging, and it will complement the one built in the previous century. This is a place where development takes place, talents are born and creative ideas come into being. It is a great honour and pleasure for MONUM to participate in this important project and to be part of it,” says Gintars Dardets, Technical Director at MONUM.

The event was attended by the representative of the Ministry of Education and Science Andis Geižāns, Chairman of the Sigulda Municipality Council Uģis Mitrevics, Head Teacher of Sigulda State Gymnasium Rūdolfs Kalvans, Technical Director at MONUM Gintars Dardets and the Sigulda State Gymnasium project management team.

The new block of Sigulda State Gymnasium’s building has been designed by Andris Kokins, the design supervision is carried out by K IDEA SIA and the construction supervision is the responsibility of Firma L4 SIA.

The total cost of the construction of the new building of Sigulda State Gymnasium and the planned reconstruction of the old building will exceed EUR 12 million.

PHOTO BY: Ginta Zīverte