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2026 / 06 / 02
Tomas Kučinskas

How Construction Regulations Affect Architectural Design Costs: What We Cannot Avoid and Where We Still Have Control

Architectural design costs often begin to form long before detailed drawings are prepared or a construction permit is obtained. They are shaped not only by architectural solutions, but also by construction regulations, initial project data, engineering conditions, design management and how early potential project risks are identified. Today, building design is not only a creative […]

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2026 / 04 / 22
Tomas Kučinskas

More Than a Year Under the New Project Proposal Procedure: Where Do the Risks of Faster Permitting for Large-Scale Projects Lie?

A faster PP procedure does not automatically mean lower risk More than a year after the new project proposal procedure came into force, it has become increasingly clear to me that faster procedures do not necessarily lead to smoother project development. In practice, especially in larger-scale projects, decisions made too early and without sufficient depth […]

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2026 / 04 / 02
Tomas Kučinskas

From Grey Blocks to Vibrant Communities: What Kind of Apartment Architecture Are We Creating Today?

For many years, functionality dominated apartment building architecture in Lithuania — often inherited from the era of standardized, typical construction. However, today the situation is fundamentally changing. As an architect and founder of Postforma, I increasingly see that residents’ well-being is becoming the primary goal of architecture. It is no longer enough to comply with […]

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2026 / 04 / 02
Tomas Kučinskas

Land Plot Analysis Before Purchase: How to Avoid Real Estate Investment Risks?

When planning real estate investments, one of the most important decisions is made even before purchasing a land plot. Businesses and private investors are increasingly facing situations where projects stall due to unassessed development potential of the land plot. As an architect and head of Postforma, over the years I have seen many cases where […]

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