Officers club Ramovė
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Lithuanian Armed Forces officers club „Ramovė“ ranks among the grandest and most luxury structures built during the interwar period in Kaunas. Located right next to the busiest traffic artery – Laisvės alėja – the imposing design is penetrated by nationalistic symbolism and decorative folk motifs. Particularly impressive are the interior decorations of the Presidential Chamber and of Vytautas the Great compartment. Not only are they decorated with traditional building materials, such as oak, but they also house a unique set of hand-crafted furniture. Although the stylistic eclecticism of the Presidential Chamber furnishing received some criticism from the contemporary commentators, these designs nowadays stand out as particularly original examples of Lithuanian furniture. Worth noting also are the technological innovations incorporated in the building; a whole structure is equipped with the most progressive ventilation, lighting and communication systems manufactured by such high-profile companies as AEG and Philips.</p>
<p><em>Kristina Rimkutė</em></p>
Adresas: Kauno m. sav., Kauno m., A. Mickevičiaus g. 19
Architektūros tipas: Professional
Architektai: Stasys Kudokas, Elmar Lohk, Herbert Johanson, Vladimiras Dubeneckis, Jonas Kriščiukaitis, Mykolas Songaila, Jonas Kova-Kovalskis, Kazimieras Kriščiukaitis
Metai: 1931
Laikotarpis: Interwar
Architektūros šakos: Architecture, Separate building, Culture/ Sport/ Leisure/ Other, Club, House of Culture
Medžiagos: Masonry (brick)
Nuotraukos: 71
Susiję objektai
Kaunas central post office
Kaunas central post office
1930 - 1932
Dormitory for the victims of war
Dormitory for the victims of war
1934 - 1935
Former office of  "Pažanga" company
Former office of "Pažanga" company
1933 - 1934
Antanas Gravrogkas House in Kaunas
Antanas Gravrogkas House in Kaunas
1930 - 1932
Apartment House of Company “Butas” in Kaunas
Apartment House of Company “Butas” in Kaunas
1931 - 1932
Primary school in Aleksotas
Primary school in Aleksotas
1931
Office of the Bank of Lithuania in Kaunas
Office of the Bank of Lithuania in Kaunas
1924 - 1927
Colony of cheap apartments of Kaunas City Municipality
Colony of cheap apartments of Kaunas City Municipality
1933 - 1934
Vytautas the Great War Museum and M. K. Čiurlionis National Art Museum
Vytautas the Great War Museum and M. K. Čiurlionis National Art Museum
1929 - 1936
Primary School in Šančiai
Primary School in Šančiai
1935
Hotel "Lietuva" in Kaunas
Hotel "Lietuva" in Kaunas
1925
Residential House of Architect Stasys Kudokas
Residential House of Architect Stasys Kudokas
1937
Kaunas Art school
Kaunas Art school
1922
The House of Architect Antanas Jokimas
The House of Architect Antanas Jokimas
1925
Higher Technical School (now Kaunas Technical College)
Higher Technical School (now Kaunas Technical College)
1936 - 1938
Kaunas Clinics Complex
Kaunas Clinics Complex
1937 - 1939
Ragutis Factory Apartment House
Ragutis Factory Apartment House
1922 - 1923
Old People’s Home
Old People’s Home
1937 - 1938
Antanas Smetona gymnasium in Ukmergė
Antanas Smetona gymnasium in Ukmergė
1937 - 1938
“Metropolitain” Cinema Theatre
“Metropolitain” Cinema Theatre
1927 - 1928
Faculty of Medicine at Vytautas Magnus University
Faculty of Medicine at Vytautas Magnus University
1931 - 1933
State Insurance Company
State Insurance Company
1932
Apartment House for Workers and Civil Servants
Apartment House for Workers and Civil Servants
1936 - 1941
Commerce, Industry and Crafts palace
Commerce, Industry and Crafts palace
1937 - 1939
The Palace of the Bank of Lithuania in Panevėžys
The Palace of the Bank of Lithuania in Panevėžys
1937 - 1938
Former „Tulpė“ Cooperative House
Former „Tulpė“ Cooperative House
1925
Temporary M. K. Čiurlionis Art Gallery
Temporary M. K. Čiurlionis Art Gallery
1924 - 1925
VMU Institute of Physics and Chemistry
VMU Institute of Physics and Chemistry
1925 - 1932
Kurhaus of Aukštoji Panemunė, Kaunas
Kurhaus of Aukštoji Panemunė, Kaunas
1935
Mansion “Eglutė”
Mansion “Eglutė”
1929
Draft project for the Adelė and Paulius Galauniai House
Draft project for the Adelė and Paulius Galauniai House
1930
Juozas Daugirdas Apartment House
Juozas Daugirdas Apartment House
1930
Hospital in Šakiai
Hospital in Šakiai
1933 - 1937
Sanatorium “Tulpė” of Kaišiadorys Diocese Priests
Sanatorium “Tulpė” of Kaišiadorys Diocese Priests
1937
House in Kaunas, Vytautas av. 52
House in Kaunas, Vytautas av. 52
1929
Church of Karmėlava
Church of Karmėlava
1919
Mineral Baths Building of Doctar Jurgis Veckūnas in Aukštoji Panemunė
Mineral Baths Building of Doctar Jurgis Veckūnas in Aukštoji Panemunė
1930
Branch of Lithuanian Bank in Biržai
Branch of Lithuanian Bank in Biržai
1934
Railway station in Plungė
Railway station in Plungė
1931 - 1932
Recreation house for railway workers in Obeliai
Recreation house for railway workers in Obeliai
1930
Branch of Lithuanian Bank in Tauragė
Branch of Lithuanian Bank in Tauragė
1935
Branch of Lithuanian Bank in Kretinga
Branch of Lithuanian Bank in Kretinga
1938 - 1939
House built by Uršulė and Zigmas Starkai
House built by Uršulė and Zigmas Starkai
1933 - 1937
Former house of Zofija and Leonas Skukauskas
Former house of Zofija and Leonas Skukauskas
1931
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Lithuanian Armed Forces officers club „Ramovė“ ranks among the grandest and most luxury structures built during the interwar period in Kaunas. Located right next to the busiest traffic artery – Laisvės alėja – the imposing design is penetrated by nationalistic symbolism and decorative folk motifs. Particularly impressive are the interior decorations of the Presidential Chamber and of Vytautas the Great compartment. Not only are they decorated with traditional building materials, such as oak, but they also house a unique set of hand-crafted furniture. Although the stylistic eclecticism of the Presidential Chamber furnishing received some criticism from the contemporary commentators, these designs nowadays stand out as particularly original examples of Lithuanian furniture. Worth noting also are the technological innovations incorporated in the building; a whole structure is equipped with the most progressive ventilation, lighting and communication systems manufactured by such high-profile companies as AEG and Philips.


Kristina Rimkutė


Main facade. 2013, P. T. Laurinaitis photo
Main facade. 2013, P. T. Laurinaitis photo
Main doors. 2008, V. Petrulis photo
Main doors. 2008, V. Petrulis photo
Sculpture "Epic heroes" by Bronius Pundzius. 2008, V. Petrulis photo
Sculpture "Epic heroes" by Bronius Pundzius. 2008, V. Petrulis photo
Concept project. From Lithuanian central state archive
Concept project. From Lithuanian central state archive
Competition entry by August Volberg. From Vilnius county archives
Competition entry by August Volberg. From Vilnius county archives
Competition entry by August Volberg. From Vilnius county archives
Competition entry by August Volberg. From Vilnius county archives
Ist floor plan. From Lithuanian central state archive
Ist floor plan. From Lithuanian central state archive
Main hall. 2013, P. T. Laurinaitis photo
Main hall. 2013, P. T. Laurinaitis photo
Main hall. 2013, P. T. Laurinaitis photo
Main hall. 2013, P. T. Laurinaitis photo
Fragment of ceiling. 2013, P. T. Laurinaitis photo
Fragment of ceiling. 2013, P. T. Laurinaitis photo
View from balcony. 2013, P. T. Laurinaitis photo
View from balcony. 2013, P. T. Laurinaitis photo
 Wall lamps. 2013, P. T. Laurinaitis photo
Wall lamps. 2013, P. T. Laurinaitis photo
Hall's window handle. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Hall's window handle. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Fragment of ceiling. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Fragment of ceiling. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Stairs to balcony. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Stairs to balcony. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Stained-glass. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Stained-glass. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Stained-glass. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Stained-glass. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Orangery. 2013, P. T. Laurinaitis photo
Orangery. 2013, P. T. Laurinaitis photo
Fragment of orangery. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Fragment of orangery. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Fragment of orangery. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Fragment of orangery. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Room of the President of Lithuania. 2013, P. T. Laurinaitis photo
Room of the President of Lithuania. 2013, P. T. Laurinaitis photo
Room of the President of Lithuania. 2013, P. T. Laurinaitis photo
Room of the President of Lithuania. 2013, P. T. Laurinaitis photo
Room of the President of Lithuania. 2013, P. T. Laurinaitis photo
Room of the President of Lithuania. 2013, P. T. Laurinaitis photo
Room of the President of Lithuania. Archive of KTU Institute of Architecture and Construction
Room of the President of Lithuania. Archive of KTU Institute of Architecture and Construction
Room of the President of Lithuania. Archive of KTU Institute of Architecture and Construction
Room of the President of Lithuania. Archive of KTU Institute of Architecture and Construction
G. Bagdonavičius sketch for President's room furniture. From Lithuanian central state archive
G. Bagdonavičius sketch for President's room furniture. From Lithuanian central state archive
G. Bagdonavičius sketch for President's room furniture. From Lithuanian central state archive
G. Bagdonavičius sketch for President's room furniture. From Lithuanian central state archive
G. Bagdonavičius sketch for President's room furniture. From Lithuanian central state archive
G. Bagdonavičius sketch for President's room furniture. From Lithuanian central state archive
G. Bagdonavičius sketch for President's room furniture. From Lithuanian central state archive
G. Bagdonavičius sketch for President's room furniture. From Lithuanian central state archive
G. Bagdonavičius sketch for President's room furniture. From Lithuanian central state archive
G. Bagdonavičius sketch for President's room furniture. From Lithuanian central state archive
G. Bagdonavičius sketch for President's room furniture. From Lithuanian central state archive
G. Bagdonavičius sketch for President's room furniture. From Lithuanian central state archive
G. Bagdonavičius sketch for President's room furniture. From Lithuanian central state archive
G. Bagdonavičius sketch for President's room furniture. From Lithuanian central state archive
Competition entry for President's room. From Lithuanian central state archive
Competition entry for President's room. From Lithuanian central state archive
Competition entry for President's room. From Lithuanian central state archive
Competition entry for President's room. From Lithuanian central state archive
Competition entry for President's room. From Lithuanian central state archive
Competition entry for President's room. From Lithuanian central state archive
Competition entry for President's room. From Lithuanian central state archive
Competition entry for President's room. From Lithuanian central state archive
Competition entry for President's room. From Lithuanian central state archive
Competition entry for President's room. From Lithuanian central state archive
Competition entry for President's room. From Lithuanian central state archive
Competition entry for President's room. From Lithuanian central state archive
Competition entry for President's room. From Lithuanian central state archive
Competition entry for President's room. From Lithuanian central state archive
Competition entry for President's room. From Lithuanian central state archive
Competition entry for President's room. From Lithuanian central state archive
Competition entry for President's room. From Lithuanian central state archive
Competition entry for President's room. From Lithuanian central state archive
Competition entry for President's room. From Lithuanian central state archive
Competition entry for President's room. From Lithuanian central state archive
Competition entry for President's room. From Lithuanian central state archive
Competition entry for President's room. From Lithuanian central state archive
Competition entry for President's room. From Lithuanian central state archive
Competition entry for President's room. From Lithuanian central state archive
Room of the Grand Duke of Lithuania Vytautas. 2013, P. T. Laurinaitis photo.
Room of the Grand Duke of Lithuania Vytautas. 2013, P. T. Laurinaitis photo.
Room of the Grand Duke of Lithuania Vytautas. 2013, V. Petrulis photo.
Room of the Grand Duke of Lithuania Vytautas. 2013, V. Petrulis photo.
Room of the Grand Duke of Lithuania Vytautas. 2013, P. T. Laurinaitis photo.
Room of the Grand Duke of Lithuania Vytautas. 2013, P. T. Laurinaitis photo.
Room of the Grand Duke of Lithuania Vytautas. 2013, V. Petrulis photo.
Room of the Grand Duke of Lithuania Vytautas. 2013, V. Petrulis photo.
Fragment of wall in Vytautas room. 2013, V. Petrulis photo.
Fragment of wall in Vytautas room. 2013, V. Petrulis photo.
Vytautas room in soviet period. Archive of KTU Institute of Architecture and Construction
Vytautas room in soviet period. Archive of KTU Institute of Architecture and Construction
Furniture in Vytautas room. 2013, V. Petrulis photo.
Furniture in Vytautas room. 2013, V. Petrulis photo.
Chair in Vytautas room. 2013, V. Petrulis photo.
Chair in Vytautas room. 2013, V. Petrulis photo.
Floor in Vytautas hall. 2013, V. Petrulis photo.
Floor in Vytautas hall. 2013, V. Petrulis photo.
Small hall. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Small hall. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Small hall. Archive of KTU Institute of Architecture and Construction
Small hall. Archive of KTU Institute of Architecture and Construction
Wall lamp. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Wall lamp. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
 Lamp. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Lamp. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Doors of Small hall. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Doors of Small hall. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Fragment of doors. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Fragment of doors. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
2nd. floor. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
2nd. floor. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Corridor. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Corridor. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Furniture. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Furniture. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Staircase. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Staircase. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Lapm. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Lapm. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Metalworks. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Metalworks. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Fragment of staircase. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Fragment of staircase. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Fragment of staircase. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Fragment of staircase. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Fragment of staircase. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Fragment of staircase. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Fragment of staircase. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Fragment of staircase. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Mirror. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Mirror. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Doors. 2013, V. Petrulis photo
Doors. 2013, V. Petrulis photo