Private Residence with Art Gallery Space The historic scale of the building was meticulously restored through close dialogue with the surroundings. New constructions and architectural details were crafted in harmony with the older section of the house, emphasizing the importance of maintaining simple, elementary forms in both the plan and interior spaces. The old building was reimagined and designed to suit the new lifestyle of the family while preserving the timeless spirit of the house. All areas of the apartment feature restored portions of old wall paintings, as well as old brick and stone walls from the previous synagogue. The building encompasses three floors. The basement houses three main areas: an Art Gallery, Wine Cellar, and SPA area (with a sauna and small pool). The entrance to the house leads to the hall and stairs with a water pool, serving as the central focal point connecting all three floors. The water pool also functions as a natural air humidification system for the entire apartment. The ground floor comprises a dining room connected to the kitchen, a spacious living room, an entrance hall with stairs, and an outdoor terrace with a marvelous hilltop view of Vilnius old town. The first floor accommodates five bedrooms, thoughtfully planned for a large family living comfortably. Concept-Context The building has a rich history dating back to the mid-19th century when it served as the birthplace and development site for one of the most disciplined Jewish religious movements. The current mural one-floor synagogue was built in 1841, following the destruction of another Jewish prayer house by the flood of the Vilnele River. In 1941-1944, during the Nazi occupation, the synagogue in Uzupis was ravaged, and later, during the Soviet occupation, the desolate prayer house was remodelled into living apartments. It took nearly 20 years after Lithuania regained independence for the Jewish heritage object to be noticed and restored. During the project development, chief architect Alfredas Trimonis aimed to restore the historic scale of the building through a respectful dialogue with the surroundings, emphasizing the importance of maintaining simple, elementary forms in both the plan and interior spaces. Materials and Construction The building reconstruction utilized simple, authentic materials typical for the area, such as clay bricks and a tin roof, with stone paving in the yard. All building bricks were handmade in Lithuania according to the dimensions specified by the architect, and their colour was adjusted with a mixture of soot and water. An additional innovative concept involved giving the building's constructions more than just a functional purpose. The elements of the building's constructions are intentionally left exposed throughout, becoming crucial forms and materials that contribute to the overall mood of the interior.