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Open Architecture Design (OAD) founder architect Zane Tetere-Sulce introduces a ceramic collection that translates her architectural worldview into a bold, angular and geometric porcelain tableware. “I wanted to express the architectural form in something tangible - within objects that have a real purpose and serve people on daily basis,” she shares. The Porcelain Collection is the result of years of hands-on experimentation in the architect’s backyard studio. It challenges conventional ceramic craftsmanship by deliberately resisting porcelain’s natural fluidity and rethinking traditional approaches to color application. Handcrafted in collaboration with ceramist Esmeralda Purviske in Riga, Latvia.

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Architect Zane Tetere-Sulce plays with form and materiality, shaping the collection over years of hands-on trial and error to transform the naturally fluid porcelain into clean, precise angles. The deeply saturated color is achieved by tinting the porcelain mass itself rather than applying traditional surface glaze techniques. Many pieces are partially glazed, creating a subtle tension between rawness and refinement, revealing the naturally soft texture of this graceful material. The result is a surprisingly laconic yet bold design pieces, defined by architectural thinking.

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No material is wasted in the making of the collection. Leftover porcelain mass is poured freely, forming the Spill Plates - each unique and marked by its making.Form is not decorative but revealed through structure and proportion. Each object begins as an architectural idea, allowing geometry to become the main language of expression. A constant dialogue between control and chance, intention and accident shapes the outcome.

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OPIECE was founded in 2025 by architect Zane Tetere-Sulce as a natural extension of OAD. With OPIECE, we are bringing our two decades of expertise in crafting bespoke interior objects to the global market.

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OPIECE translates OAD’s architectural language into functional and experimental design pieces – tableware, furniture and lighting. Each piece emerges from a close collaboration between lead architect Zane Tetere-Sulce, OAD’s in-house designers and a selected network of artisans, bridging architecture, craft, and art.

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The art exhibition of Flera Birmane is raw and deeply emotional - an eruption of pain, a scream for freedom. It explores the act of breaking boundaries, shedding the sacred, and returning to the secular. It is not a conclusion, but a transitional space - uncontrolled, unanchored, suspended between what was and what might be. The scenography follows suit: untethered from matter, undefined, and slightly dangerous - deliberately chaotic.


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The floor unfolds as a fractured platform, shifting the viewer’s perspective both physically and emotionally - challenging comfort zones, altering visual perception. Flera’s works float above the ground, suspended in midair to evoke the levity of free thought, an escape from traditional frames. These layers form an entirely personal experience of space - where seating becomes standing, and stillness holds movement.

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With carefully curated lighting, the exhibition transforms from day to night. In daylight, the space is open, curious, and observant; by nightfall, it becomes more intimate - ripe for reflection and quiet connection. The lighting concept was embedded from the start, forging a powerful contrast between artwork and environment, amplifying the tension of the in-between.

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An apartment inspired by a nostalgia for the summer cottage aesthetic of the 20th century. This is just one of the family’s numerous homes. To give a strong sense of place, the main source of inspiration was the location itself and its history. Jurmala is a resort town on the Baltic coast in Latvia. The apartment is in a building almost directly by the sea. 

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Jūrmala's traditional buildings are wooden cottages with intricate details. We imagined childhood memories of drinking tea at grandma’s place with the sun streaming through the net curtains. A powerful image we interpreted throughout the space. The curtains in the kitchen are a direct reference. On sunny days, the light bounces around the room just like it did in grandma’s kitchen when we were kids. 

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On the first floor, the backdrop is kept neutral to direct attention towards the design pieces, texture and materials. See, for example, the solid wood table. Our choice of materials was also inspired by the natural environment of Jurmala - its pine forests, dunes, sea and mineral waters. 

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The second floor provides personal space for each family member. A lounge leads into the master bedroom, parents’ bathroom and dressing room.

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Considered equal family members, each child has their own quarters, as well as shared work and play spaces to foster creativity. Thanks to the moisture-resistant wallpaper, the children’s bathrooms feel like additional rooms rather than just space for personal hygiene rituals.

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Set along a tranquil riverbank in the suburbs of Riga, the BPROM private residence pays tribute to Baltic ethnography, blending traditional character with the comforts of modern living.The architecture is deeply intertwined with the surrounding landscape, as the house bends along the natural curve of the road and river nearby, offering unexpected perspectives from every angle.

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Grounded in the local craft, the project integrates forgotten materials to reveal the beauty of passing time - thatched reed roof and charred timber façade. The façade is stained in a blue pigment to mimic the creature that inspired the colour palette of the residence - a dragonfly.

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Designed as a summer holiday home, BPROM includes a main house and a guest house with wellness facilities - sauna and SPA.

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The interior is enriched with blue hues, cultivating a calming and grounding environment, while custom furniture and art pieces embody the residents’ individuality. Large windows and the translucent metal staircase work in harmony to foster a sense of openness. To deepen the connection between interior and architecture, a large metal fireplace extends both inside and out, appearing as a reflection across both spaces.

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Baltic seasons are unimaginable without regular visits to the pirts - a ritual deeply woven into the local culture and architecture. BPROM residence was designed and built as a holiday home for restorative living, with the sauna house offering an intimate space to pause, take a deep breath and find strength through ritual and relaxation.

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Here, various zones are blended into a recreational oasis. First, guests are welcomed into a kitchen and lounge area, softly illuminated by concealed lighting that sets a meditative atmosphere. The circular geometry of the lounge creates a natural focal point, promoting interaction and a sense of acceptance within the space. The pirts provides a calming view of the Zen garden, its stillness interrupted by a waterfall pool. Carefully nurtured by the homeowners, the Zen garden establishes a continuous dialogue between architecture and nature.


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Constructed on historic foundations of Soviet-era military units to safeguard the Baltic coastal area as one of the world’s most vulnerable marine regions, this seaside home introduces an alternative path of sustainable architecture. Designed as the holiday retreat for a family of three generations, the minimalistic and raw structures seamlessly blend with the untamed wilderness, revealing a modern interpretation of the intricate local history.

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The project explores the role of a shelter within the domestic environment. Situated at the doorstep of the ever-approaching sea, the bold structures lay grounded against the harsh northern winds. The site was discovered with grass-covered and timeworn military bunkers, now transformed into one residential building and two guest houses.

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The essence of the main family house lies within its pronounced dual-sloped roof. While compliant with the local architectural regulations, it is redefined through a contemporary expression of fibre-cement panels, drawing a link to the Soviet-era architecture.

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On the south side, the roof features deep upward-sloping overhangs designed to shield from summer heat while simultaneously filling the interior with natural warmth and light. Faced with the technical challenge of anchoring the massive roof over a glass facade, we developed a tailored metal frame that serves both as a structural and design element.

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Life in the main house begins on the second floor, with the entrance tucked below the grand structure. Living spaces open toward the horizon of the Baltic sea, filling the family’s shared area with a sense of openness and purpose. Hovering above the ground like a cast-aside sailing ship, this is a home that does not conquer the land, but lives lightlyuponit.

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Inside, the architectural language is restrained, ascetic, and raw. Here, nature leads and architecture follows. The layout is designed to encourage residents to follow natural rhythms of life - the terrace and main living space are filled with morning light, while windows in the master bedroom capture sunset views of the Baltic sea. Transparent glass façade reinforces the connection to the land below, dissolving the boundary between the natural environment and man-made space.

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This project is a poetic gesture.
A human instinct to get closer and closer and closer. Here, we touch the sea with our fingertips, bowing to the ancient dunes and pines, seeking safety in familiar hands. Here, we embrace the aura of the Northern skies, standing above the horizon so vast, surrendering to the beauty of poetry.

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The ground floor of Villa Hepburn will host a corner for relaxation and health. Training in the gym equipped with a cardio trainer or in the yoga hall is a great way to recharge yourself with life’s energy. The spa complex will be open at any time of the year to help to regain your inner balance and relax. The large swimming pool, steam room, sauna, hot tub and a relaxation room will be accessible only to the residents of LEGEND. and their guests. In two massage rooms you will be able to get a full range of anti-aging and wellness treatments for your face and body, provided by leading Latvian spa specialists.

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Vecāķi is one of Riga’s coastal neighbourhoods once popular as a summer destination but now in demand for year-round living. Nevertheless, 1960s and 70s Soviet-style summer houses or dachas still dot the area. Respect for the surroundings and existing architecture guided our choice of shape for this family home with its single pitch roof and exaggerated eaves. As per the client’s wishes we observed the principles of Vedic architecture in the design and build of the home. This is unusual for a northern climate but can be implemented.

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In-keeping with the Vastu Shastra philosophy, the living quarters face north and the home is entered from one side. Inside are both common areas and separate quarters for the adults and younger generation. They are positioned around a central atrium or metaphorical emptiness. The main entrance and central atrium fit together like a hand in glove. Each continues the other’s story. The external light, for example, reflects off the window to create the illusion that it shines both inside and outside.

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A wooden walkway surrounds the house to ensure uninterrupted access to the garden and encourage spending time outdoors. Historically, people maintained gardens, vegetable plots and small orchards at their dachas in Vecāķi, therefore the landscape architecture nods to the area’s past and complements the house.

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The home in Vecāķi is a partial prefab with a timber and metal structure. Its facade combines wood and Cembrit panels.

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This residential building is located in a historically rich district of Riga. Designed with families in mind, the complex includes a shared playground and offers a thoughtful, community-oriented living environment.

Inspired by the surrounding industrial brick architecture, the new building’s façade is clad in clinker brick tiles - a material that ties the structure back to the area's heritage. Subtle brick patterns run across the elevations: vertical tile bands between floors and around the windows break up the massing and introduce fine detailing.

Where the building meets its neighbour on Sparģeļu Street, a decorative cornice line continues the rhythm of the adjacent structure, blending historic context with a contemporary architectural language.

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The interior story complements those of the McCann and Inspired offices which are all located in the same building. The functional planning is based on the idea of a building with a central courtyard. The “courtyard” contains the workplaces and is separated with walls and windows, behind which are the meetings rooms and studio for media training. Overhead lighting follows this same pattern, marking the borders between the “courtyard” and deeper internal areas.

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We used simple materials like boards, lacquered MDF and straw-coloured carpets. Artificial grass marks the area of a stylised green patch.

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Urban planning was our inspiration for the functional planning of the McCann Riga offices. We designed stylised “streets” with “houses”, podiums, and floor level flowerbeds.

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Considering the limited budget, we made use of simple materials like lacquered MDF, white paint and planks to create pieces of furniture and finishings. We were early adopters of the upcycling idea. See, for example, the counter made of household junk. Every employee contributed an item from their home that they no longer used, so everyone felt like a part of the creative process. The lamps are made of cardboard tubes which were once fabric rolls. Proving that one man’s trash is another man’s gold. The McCann Riga offices won ‘Best foreign interior’ at the Moscow-based Best Office Awards 2011.

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