"liepājnieks of the year 2022"
On the evening of March 18, 2022, in the "Lielais Dzintars" concert hall, the awarding ceremony for the winners of the title "Honorary and Liepājnieks of the Year 2022" took place.
The author and creator of the "Atmodas Dārzs" idea, Madars Markuss-Narvils, won the title of "Liepājnieks of the Year 2022" at the solemn award ceremony for his responsible and professional work, creating the cultural place "Atmodas Dārzs" and promoting the development of the Karosta cultural environment.
Liepaja culture of the year award '22
On February 23, 2023, the winners of the "Liepāja Culture Award 2022" were announced at the "Lielais Dzintars" concert hall in Liepāja. Out of 29 applicants, the creation of the new cultural center "Atmodas Dārzs" in Karosta was recognized as one of the most noticeable and significant events of Liepāja's cultural life in 2022!
Latvian construction of the year
At the final ceremony of the annual competition "Latvian Construction of the Year", the entertainment canopy of "Atmodas Dārzs" was awarded in the nomination "Wooden construction".
The competition "Latvian Construction Year Award 2022" is organized by the association "Building Design and Construction Council". The competition takes place every year, gathering together the architectural and engineering objects commissioned in the previous year.
IN THE SHOW "TE!" STORIES OF OPENNESS
On October 26, 2022, the Latvian program "TE!" in the final episode of the season, they visited Liepāja, where together with the artist Ivonna Kalita and the presenter Māri, they called it an open city. As well as together with the author of the idea of the cultural center, Madaras Markus-Narvilas, examines "Atmodas Dārzs". Discussing Karosta's openness to art and faith in Karosta as such.
"How easy it is for us to open ourselves to something that either hides itself carefully or doesn't fit in at all, or that most people take for granted."
SHOW "ALONG THE STREET" LIEPĀJA KAROSTA.
On October 15, 2022, you can watch the story about Karosta in the LTV program "Along the Street". The program learns more about the military buildings available in Karosta, looking at the mysterious tunnels, Redan, the prison area, the Sea Cathedral and Atmodas Dārzs.
MAGAZINE "LATVIAN ARCHITECTURE"
The November (162) issue of Latvijas Architektūras. Thanks to the author of the article, Baiba Vērpe, for highlighting the details of the canopy structure and also expressing its overall compatibility with the buildings and environment of the area. "Ignite the fire of change". About the possibilities of transformation in old buildings, territories, gardens and the wild. Thanks to Ieva Zībarte for the article! The full article can be found in the 161st edition of Latvijas Architektūras.
"Ignite the fire of change". About the possibilities of transformation in old buildings, territories, gardens and the wild. Thanks to Ieva Zībarte for the article! The full article can be found in the 161st edition of Latvijas Architektūra.
"THE MOST CULTIVATED BUILDING 2022"
On September 16, 2022, the "Atmodas Dārzs" cultural center and its owner, Madars Markus - Narvils, were awarded in the "Enterprise" nomination in the "Cultivated building" annual contest organized by the municipality. As every year, the owners of the cleaned houses were presented with a special appreciation plaque attached to the wall of the building with the year number in the colors of the city flag, thanks from the chairman of the Liepāja State City Council, as well as the Liepaja city flag.
