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The architecture of the building, which was erected in the second half of the 20th century, has not lost its charm up to today – it is an impressive example of Lithuanian late modernist architecture. The building's restrained, understated architecture has the important characteristic of timelessness.
The black “screen buildings” that emerged after the 2009 reconstruction continue to arouse the curiosity of the city's inhabitants to this day. The reconstruction and extension project has preserved the original structure and image of the building while simultaneously adding new forms and materials. This new structure is a fusion of classical modern and new-tech architecture. The architects reconstructed the building in a respectful relationship between the new and the old, preserving the structure of the façade and reshaping the spaces by adapting them to the modern needs of the gallery.
The National Gallery of Art is one of the most modern art centres in Lithuania. It preserves Lithuania’s most important works of art using modern technological tools. The technological innovations introduced in the renovation have brought the space to the next level: the building is equipped with state-of-the-art engineering systems which are used for archiving and displaying valuable works of art, while the walls and floors are painted with special paints for this type of building.
The original duo of old and new has transformed the National Gallery of Art into one of the capital's most attractive public spaces.