Sodra Administrative Building (Laisvės Avenue)

About

A seven-story flat-roofed building of two symmetrical bodies with an unusual funnel-shaped central composition is undoubtedly one of the most distinctive administrative buildings in the Karoliniškės district.

Considered an example of Lithuanian postmodern semanticization, the administrative building was designed and constructed specifically for Sodra. Architect Gediminas Baravykas did not limit himself to only fulfilling the function but also introduced more interesting and eye-catching solutions. From a bird’s eye view, the building resembles a gliding swan.

The main accent and axis of the building is a gigantic funnel-shaped volume that forms the hall space for the client inside the building – an imaginary reference to an hourglass, reminiscent of the falling sand of life. The unusual composition of structures visible inside the building reflects the trends and technologies of that time. To this day, the building still contains relics that have disappeared not so long ago but have already been forgotten, reminiscent of the late 20th century.

The Sodra administrative building is a landmark of the microdistrict and an example of exceptional and bold architectural expression.