Architecture of Latvian Exhibition Pavilions

Abstract

The aim of the article is to recognise the value and architectural qualities of the Latvian temporary cultural structures, i.e. exhibition pavilions. Analysing the most significant events and experience in exhibition architecture, the prevailing stylistic features and patterns of development have been established in the pavilion architecture of the 20th century. Five major stylistic directions have been defined the influence of which is also reflected in the architecture of the pavilions built in the 21st century.