RUUME arhitekti

What RUUME arhitekti does

RUUME arhitekti is a Riga-based architecture and urban planning practice founded in 2016, operating as SIA RUUME arhitekti under Latvian company registration 50203008481. The firm is led by four partners — Oskars Vāvere, Liene Adumāne-Vāvere, Līva Nordmane, and Sandra Sinka — all members of the Latvian Association of Architects, supported by approximately ten additional architects on a total team of roughly fourteen. It delivers a full suite of design services spanning architectural design, urban masterplanning, public space design, interior design, and landscape design for residential, commercial, public, and mixed-use projects. The practice emphasizes sustainable, resilient, and inclusive urban environments, with documented expertise in timber construction (CLT/glulam), energy-efficient building solutions, and pedestrian-oriented waterfront and neighborhood planning.

RUUME generates revenue through professional-services fees on individual projects, primarily won by participating in architectural competitions (open, invited, and international) and through direct commissions from developers and public clients. The go-to-market is sales-led and competition-driven: the firm has secured first-prize wins on flagship commissions including the Rail Baltica Multimodal Transport Hub masterplan (590,000 m²), Zaķusala Masterplan (190,000 m²), Zunda Park Masterplan (115,200 m²), University of Latvia House of Sports, the Paralympic Sports Center, and Mūkusalas Promenade, alongside ongoing residential projects for Merks, Hepsor, EfTEN Capital, Galio Group, INVEGO, and Merko mājas. It has also delivered commissioned work for public and institutional clients including the Latvian Ministry of Economics (Modular Timber Housing), Tallinn City Property Department, ARS Medical Center, and the University of Latvia.

Geographic reach spans Latvia as the primary market with active projects in Estonia (Tallinn, Sillamae, Mustjala) and selected Nordic markets (Helsinki, Turku, Tampere). The firm relies on a project-portfolio website (ruume.lv), LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram for professional visibility, and maintains a recurring ecosystem of structural, MEP, landscape, fire-safety, and BIM-management collaborators (BICP, METRUM, LANDHSAPE/Landshape, Monesis, VPM Latvia, Būvfizika, ITED) to deliver larger multidisciplinary commissions. Recognition includes the Latvian Architecture Award (2020, 2024 — 2nd prize), the Latvian Building Award (2020, 2022 — 3rd prize), and the Riga Architecture Award (2021).

Name

RUUME arhitekti

Legal name

SIA RUUME arhitekti

Website

https://ruume.lv

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

RUUME arhitekti is a Riga-based architecture and urban planning practice founded in 2016, offering architectural design, masterplanning, public space, interior, and landscape services. It serves real estate developers, municipal governments, and institutional clients across Latvia, Estonia, and Finland, with recognized expertise in sustainable design.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Architectural Services

NAICS

Architectural Services (54131), Interior Design Services (54141)

akta.pro primary industry

Regional & Land Use Planning (BPAHAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Landscape Architecture & Site Design (BPAHAKAC), Historic Preservation & Conservation Planning (BPAHAKAH)

Keywords

• Architectural design services
• Urban planning services
• Masterplanning services
• Residential architecture
• Sustainable architecture

Headquarters

HQ city

Riga

HQ country

Latvia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Professional architecture and urban planning services including masterplanning, architectural design, interior design, and landscape design for residential, commercial, public, and mixed-use projects. Revenue is generated through project-based fees for design services, typically won through architectural competitions or direct commissions from developers and public institutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RUUME arhitekti is a professional architecture and urban planning firm providing architectural design, urban masterplanning, public space design, interior design, and landscape design services for residential, commercial, public, educational, and mixed-use projects. Projects are won through open international competitions, invited competitions, and direct commissions from real estate developers, municipal governments, and institutional clients across the Baltic states and selected Nordic markets.

Product overview

RUUME arhitekti is a Riga-based architecture and urban planning practice founded in 2016, offering a comprehensive portfolio of design services. The core offerings include Architecture Services and Urban Planning/Masterplanning, supplemented by Public Space Design, Interior Design, and Landscape Design capabilities. The practice specializes in residential developments, masterplanning for new districts, public infrastructure, healthcare facilities, educational buildings, and sports facilities. The company has won multiple awards for their work including the Latvian Architecture Award, Latvian Building Award, and various international competition prizes. Their approach emphasizes sustainable, resilient, and inclusive urban development that prioritizes well-being and pedestrian-friendly environments.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Architecture Services Comprehensive architectural design services for residential, commercial, public, and mixed-use buildings, including new construction, renovation, and reconstruction projects for developers, municipal governments, and institutional clients.
• Urban Planning and Masterplanning Strategic urban planning services including masterplans for new districts, residential quarters, and urban developments, focusing on sustainable and pedestrian-friendly environments for cities and developers.
• Public Space Design Design of inclusive, pedestrian-friendly, green, and sustainable public spaces including squares, promenades, parks, and urban corridors for municipal and institutional clients.
• Interior Design Interior design services for residential and commercial projects, including consultation rooms, lobbies, and apartment interiors, delivered as part of broader architectural engagements.
• Landscape Design Landscape architecture services including courtyard design, green space planning, and waterfront landscape integration, delivered alongside masterplanning and architectural projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple first prize wins in open international architectural competitions including Zaķusala Masterplan (2017), Zunda Park Masterplan (2020), University of Latvia House of Sports (2023), Paralympic Sports Center (2019), Rail Baltica Multimodal Transport Hub (2016), Mūkusalas Promenade (2016), Willow Park (2023)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

39 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• METRUMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMETRUM appears as a project collaborator on the Zaķusala Masterplan (2017) and Zaķusala Residential Quarter I projects, working alongside RUUME arhitekti on urban planning and architectural design.
• BICPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBICP provided construction engineering services for Zaķusala Residential Quarter I project, collaborating on structural engineering aspects.
• BICPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBICP provided construction engineering services for Willow Park residential development in Riga.
• HVAC, MG solutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHVAC, MG solutions provided mechanical and plumbing engineering services for Zaķusala Residential Quarter I project.
• AĀIBminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAĀIB provided electrical engineering services for building automation systems and controls on Zaķusala Residential Quarter I.
• VPM LatviaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVPM Latvia provided sprinkler system design and fire safety planning services on Zaķusala Residential Quarter I project.
• DOP BirojsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDOP Birojs provided building organization project services for Zaķusala Residential Quarter I.
• LANDHSAPEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLANDHSAPE provided landscape architecture services for Zaķusala Residential Quarter I project.
• IN4minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIN4 provided interior design services for Zaķusala Residential Quarter I project.
• Ģeo Eko RisinājumiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerĢeo Eko Risinājumi provided geotechnical investigation services for Willow Park development.
• BūvfizikaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBūvfizika provided energy efficiency consulting services for Willow Park project.
• Nemoralis & Ceļu komforts RīgaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNemoralis & Ceļu komforts Rīga provided road comfort/accessibility consulting for Willow Park development.
• METRUMminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMETRUM collaborated with RUUME on Zunda Park Masterplan (2020), first prize winner in open international competition.
• K FORMAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerK FORMA collaborated on Zaķusala Residential Quarter II project.
• HVAC projekti, MG SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHVAC projekti, MG Solutions provided mechanical engineering services for Zaķusala Residential Quarter II.
• LandshapeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLandshape provided landscape architecture services for Zaķusala Residential Quarter II.
• ARENSOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerARENSO collaborated on ARS Medical Center project (2023) for interior design elements.
• EFIKOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEFIKO provided ventilation and air conditioning systems design for ARS Medical Center.
• OMELminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOMEL collaborated on ARS Medical Center reconstruction project.
• VPM LatviaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVPM Latvia provided fire safety planning services for ARS Medical Center.
• RprominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRpro collaborated on Mārupes Garden project (completed 2023).
• LatprominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLatpro provided engineering services for Mārupes Garden project including building automation systems.
• MonesisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonesis provided landscape design services in collaboration with RUUME for Mārupes Garden.
• DOP BirojsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDOP Birojs provided building organization project services for Mārupes Garden.
• MEP solutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMEP solutions provided mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering for Viesturdārzs Quarter (completed 2024).
• EkstracomminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEkstracom collaborated on Viesturdārzs Quarter project.
• Structural Designers GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStructural Designers Group provided structural engineering for Gaujas iela Residential Quarter.
• Eigers projektiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEigers projekti provided engineering services for Gaujas iela project.
• KārlisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKārlis provided building organisation project services for Gaujas iela Residential Quarter.
• MonesisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonesis provided landscape design for Gaujas iela Residential Quarter.
• LOCALminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLOCAL collaborated on Paralympic Sports Center project (2019) - first prize winner.
• Dāvis GasulsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDāvis Gasuls collaborated on Kimmel Quarter project (2021).
• CUBED, RAPS arhitektiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCUBED, RAPS arhitekti provided project management for Modular Timber Housing project.
• BICP, Nordic HomesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBICP, Nordic Homes provided timber construction expertise for Modular Timber Housing.
• MKM engineeringminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMKM engineering collaborated on Modular Timber Housing project.
• BūvfizikaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBūvfizika provided energy efficiency consulting for Modular Timber Housing project.
• ITEDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerITED provided BIM management services for Modular Timber Housing project.
• u-e-studiominorStrategic or Co-development Partneru-e-studio collaborated on Modular Timber Housing project.
• Latvian Association of ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional association membership for all RUUME partners (Oskars Vāvere, Liene Adumāne-Vāvere, Sandra Sinka, Līva Nordmane), providing professional standards, networking, and industry representation in the Latvian architecture community.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• KOKO architects: Tallinn-based architecture and urban planning practice of comparable size, with strong portfolio in residential, public, and urban regeneration projects across the Baltic states. Highly comparable in scope, regional focus, and competition-based GTM to RUUME arhitekti.
• OUTOFBOX Architecture: Riga-based Latvian architecture and urbanism practice working on residential, public, and competition-led projects in the Baltic region. Directly comparable in scale, geography, and design-led positioning.
• ALA Architects: Helsinki-based Finnish architecture practice recognized for residential, cultural, and masterplanning projects across the Nordics. Comparable in design quality, masterplanning emphasis, and competition-winning approach, though somewhat larger and more international.
• Arches: Riga-based Latvian architecture firm known for residential, public, and competition-driven projects in Latvia and the Baltics. Comparable in firm size, design orientation, and competition-based business model.
• Anttinen Oiva Architects: Helsinki-based Finnish architecture firm with strong portfolio in public buildings, cultural facilities, and residential projects. Comparable in multi-disciplinary scope (architecture + urban planning) and Nordic competition-led model.
• MARK Architects: Tallinn-based Estonian architecture and urban planning practice working on residential, public, and masterplanning projects. Comparable in regional focus, project type mix, and competition-driven portfolio to RUUME arhitekti.

Broad incumbents

• 3XN: Danish international architecture practice working on residential, cultural, and masterplanning projects across Europe. Comparable in Nordic competition-driven approach and design-led positioning, though with broader scale and portfolio diversity.
• BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group): Internationally renowned Danish architecture firm known for competition-winning masterplans, residential, and mixed-use projects. Comparable in competition-led GTM and masterplanning expertise, but at vastly larger global scale.
• Snøhetta: Major Norwegian-founded international architecture practice with strong presence in cultural, public, and masterplanning projects across Scandinavia. Comparable in design philosophy and masterplanning expertise, but operates at significantly larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• Schmidt Hammer Lassen Architects: Danish international architecture firm with significant portfolio in cultural, educational, and masterplanning projects across Scandinavia and beyond. Comparable in design quality and public-sector competition work, but at much larger international scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

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