Villa Guna An Internationally Awarded Architectural Masterpiece In Jūrmala

Villa Guna on Bulduru Avenue represents the highest caliber of architectural design and is considered an outstanding architectural landmark in Latvia.
Designed by Meinhard von Gerkan, founder of the world-renowned gmp—Germany’s largest architectural firm—the residence received the prestigious international Chicago Athenaeum Architecture Award immediately upon completion. This award is the highest and most prestigious recognition of outstanding buildings and modern design in the world, confirming the building’s global significance. The villa’s unique image and concept immediately drew the attention of prominent U. S. architects, followed by respectful professional recognition and countless publications in leading industry media worldwide. The architect himself, whose firm has created a series of world-class masterpieces ranging from breathtaking stadiums to airports and projects for cities of millions, has cited Villa Guna in Jūrmala as one of the most significant and personally important architectural projects of his life.
Like a sculptural work of art, the white modernist villa, designed amidst a grove of century-old pines, sits on the leeward side of the dune—just a few minutes’ walk along a forest path, and offers a view of Jūrmala’s 24-kilometer-long white-sand beach. Its high architectural value lies in the staging of space and movement, known as “promenade architecturale.” The interior layout is organized into half-levels, interconnected by three types of circulation routes—a unique system of sloping ramps, stairs, and an elevator. The path upward through the heart of the house, the skylit atrium, and the contrasts in volume offer constantly shifting perspectives and a mood suffused with natural light, completely blurring the boundaries between artificial space and nature. The two-level living space, featuring an open fireplace and large windows, is artistically complemented by a sculptural “S”-shaped balcony.
The garden design surrounding the villa was created by the renowned European landscape architect Marco Bay (IT), while its unique lighting architecture was created by world-renowned lighting designers from METIS Lighting (IT). As befits an outstanding architectural landmark, the interior is fully furnished with icons of Italian design—Poltrona Frau, Armani Casa, B&B Italia, Cappellini, and Artemide. The sense of exclusivity and impeccable quality is embodied by Indonesian teak floors, Vincenza stone slabs, and Chinese black granite, complemented by a world-class Bulthaup b3 kitchen system with Gaggenau appliances. The home’s intellectual and creative aura is further enhanced by the gallery-worthy art collection integrated into the spaces, gallery-worthy art collection, featuring Le Corbusier’s colorful lithographs and works by Latvian modernist painters influenced by the Paris-period French artist Léger.
The home’s spa area harmoniously features a sculptural indoor pool set in turquoise Bisazza glass mosaic, situated at the same level as the surrounding forest, as well as a large, sunken Jacuzzi tub with massage features. The outdoor spaces and rooftop garden offer impeccable natural elegance, while the building’s sculptural essence is fully crowned by a fifteen-meter-high tower-like viewing platform, which is the home’s most contemplative spot at sunset, overlooking the treetops. The residence features three self-contained bedrooms with five bathrooms, as well as top-of-the-line technical equipment, including air conditioning, a high-tech audio system throughout the house, video surveillance, and a closed garage for two cars. This internationally acclaimed masterpiece is being sold discreetly, offering private viewings only to pre-screened, qualified buyers.
Villa Guna functions and is valued just like the finest works in the global art market, making it an exceptional and unique collector’s property. In a segment where buyers are not simply seeking square footage but are investing in a story, cultural heritage, and world-class architectural authorship, it holds the status of a trophy property. This is a unique opportunity to add a material and spatial masterpiece to a private collection, whose potential for appreciation is determined by its unique identity, international awards, and authority within the industry.