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The Unknown Paradise
      in Latvia.
The Unknown Paradise in Latvia
Amatciems is 80 km from Riga,
the capital of Latvia, and 12 km of
  islands that have about 20,000
 inhabitants. If you want to buy a
house in this little-known place, it
 will cost you 200,000 euros. For
that amount you can buy a house
in a spectacular natural landscape
       of indescribable beauty
The Unknown Paradise in Latvia
The Unknown Paradise in Latvia
There are no paved roads in Amatciems, the place to build a
house is carefully selected to fit with the existing landscape.
The Unknown Paradise in Latvia
You must meet two main criteria - a new home should not
obscure the beautiful natural landscapes and must allow the
  owners of each plot to enjoy their own smallholdings of
      natural forest and the reservoir of freshwater.
The Unknown Paradise in Latvia
The Unknown Paradise in Latvia
The Unknown Paradise in Latvia
Three types of structures are used - wooden frames, timber and
masonry that are complemented by facades of natural stone, sheeting
  of wood, decorative plaster or painted glass of the exterior walls.
The Unknown Paradise in Latvia
The Unknown Paradise in Latvia
The concept of each household is allowed four types of styles
 - roofs, logs carved, ceramic tiles or cement. This does not
   mean that are limited in their choice. The new ideas are
                      always welcome...
The Unknown Paradise in Latvia
The Unknown Paradise in Latvia
The Unknown Paradise in Latvia
The Unknown Paradise in Latvia
The Unknown Paradise in Latvia
The Unknown Paradise in Latvia
The Unknown Paradise in Latvia
Each plot is connected to the network of public services, i.e.
 - water supply, sewerage, electricity and fiber optic cable.
The Unknown Paradise in Latvia
The Unknown Paradise in Latvia
The Unknown Paradise in Latvia
The Unknown Paradise in Latvia
The Unknown Paradise in Latvia
The Unknown Paradise in Latvia
The Unknown Paradise in Latvia
The Unknown Paradise in Latvia
Amatciems has only natural reserves in freshwater -
ponds, lakes and streams. All are interconnected to feed
some and others in the air currents and avoid the floods
                  in periods of rain. .
The Unknown Paradise in Latvia
The Unknown Paradise in Latvia
The inhabitants can admire deer, vixens, birds and other
 animal in movement without ties through the zone, or
  take time to walk by the forest, perhaps in search of
              berries and fungi in the way.


   Wonderful hill views, Lagos, fields and forests that
      produce feelings of peace and tranquility.



  The town already has attracted people who value the
  simple and natural life. The Amatciems community is
                 totally international.
The Unknown Paradise in Latvia
The Unknown Paradise in Latvia
The Unknown Paradise in Latvia
The Unknown Paradise in Latvia
The Unknown Paradise in Latvia
The Unknown Paradise in Latvia
Homes that are arranged to share life
with the nature, to coexist in harmony
that will allow them to update its being
    with the energies of the natural
       aromas and the sounds.


 A home where they like to watch the
 birds, the sunrise, dawns and images
that will be duplicated in virgin waters
          of the environment.
  A home in which they can enjoy the
   natural beauty of every day in the
        four seasons of the year
A natural form of the life, a unique
    project, a masterpiece of an
    ecological genius, Mr. Aivars          Aivars Zvirbulis
Zvirbulis, who thinks that the urban
        life is a loss of time.
The Unknown Paradise in Latvia
Amatciems is a residential community, but feels more like a
                     natural reserve.

Many famous architects already have recognized Amattsiems
           a cultural monument of the future.

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The Unknown Paradise in Latvia

  • 1. The Unknown Paradise in Latvia.
  • 3. Amatciems is 80 km from Riga, the capital of Latvia, and 12 km of islands that have about 20,000 inhabitants. If you want to buy a house in this little-known place, it will cost you 200,000 euros. For that amount you can buy a house in a spectacular natural landscape of indescribable beauty
  • 6. There are no paved roads in Amatciems, the place to build a house is carefully selected to fit with the existing landscape.
  • 8. You must meet two main criteria - a new home should not obscure the beautiful natural landscapes and must allow the owners of each plot to enjoy their own smallholdings of natural forest and the reservoir of freshwater.
  • 12. Three types of structures are used - wooden frames, timber and masonry that are complemented by facades of natural stone, sheeting of wood, decorative plaster or painted glass of the exterior walls.
  • 15. The concept of each household is allowed four types of styles - roofs, logs carved, ceramic tiles or cement. This does not mean that are limited in their choice. The new ideas are always welcome...
  • 23. Each plot is connected to the network of public services, i.e. - water supply, sewerage, electricity and fiber optic cable.
  • 32. Amatciems has only natural reserves in freshwater - ponds, lakes and streams. All are interconnected to feed some and others in the air currents and avoid the floods in periods of rain. .
  • 35. The inhabitants can admire deer, vixens, birds and other animal in movement without ties through the zone, or take time to walk by the forest, perhaps in search of berries and fungi in the way. Wonderful hill views, Lagos, fields and forests that produce feelings of peace and tranquility. The town already has attracted people who value the simple and natural life. The Amatciems community is totally international.
  • 42. Homes that are arranged to share life with the nature, to coexist in harmony that will allow them to update its being with the energies of the natural aromas and the sounds. A home where they like to watch the birds, the sunrise, dawns and images that will be duplicated in virgin waters of the environment. A home in which they can enjoy the natural beauty of every day in the four seasons of the year A natural form of the life, a unique project, a masterpiece of an ecological genius, Mr. Aivars Aivars Zvirbulis Zvirbulis, who thinks that the urban life is a loss of time.
  • 44. Amatciems is a residential community, but feels more like a natural reserve. Many famous architects already have recognized Amattsiems a cultural monument of the future.