Jānis Krastiņš
Jānis Krastiņš (born 1943) is a prominent Latvian architect and architectural theorist, known for his extensive work in the field of architectural history. He is a professor at Riga Technical University and a full member of the Latvian Academy of Sciences. Krastiņš has authored numerous books on architecture and has been recognized for his contributions to the study of 19th and 20th-century architecture in Riga, including receiving the Great Medal from the Latvian Academy of Sciences in 1998 for his efforts in promoting the inclusion of Riga's historical center in the UNESCO World Heritage List. He was recently in the news for his lecture on the intricacies of Italian Art Nouveau architecture.
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Recent news mentions
Jānis Krastiņš has been awarded the lifetime achievement award for his significant contribution to Latvian literature.
Nosaukts Latvijas Literatūras gada balvas “garais saraksts”; mūža balvu saņems tulkotājs Jānis Krastiņš / Diena
Latvia· 2026-02-09
Jānis Krastiņš is recognized for his lifelong work in architecture, particularly in relation to Konstantīns Pēkšēns's projects.
Nezināmā kliedēšana biogrāfijā un arhitektūrā. Klajā nācis rakstu krājums par Konstantīna Pēkšēna darbību / DienaLatvia· 2025-10-15
Jānis Krastiņš is the press secretary for the European Parliament.
Izraēlas tiesības aizstāvēties neattaisno neselektīvu militāro darbību / DienaLatvia· 2025-09-11
Jānis Krastiņš was a prominent Latvian architect and architectural theorist who contributed significantly to the history of architecture in Latvia.
Bez pagātnes nav nākotnes. Arhitektu, arhitektūras teorētiķi un profesoru Jāni Krastiņu pieminot / DienaLatvia· 2025-08-19
Jānis Krastiņš was a highly regarded expert in his field and a professor at the Riga Technical University.
Mūžībā aizgājis Jānis Krastiņš / DienaLatvia· 2025-08-19
Jānis Krastiņš highlighted Mandelštams' keen observation of contemporary architectural developments.
Mandelštama trīs stili. Tapusi grāmata par arhitektu Paulu Mandelštamu / DienaLatvia· 2025-04-27
Jānis Krastiņš is a Latvian architect and professor who will introduce attendees to the sophistication of Italy's Art Nouveau architecture.
Norisināsies profesora Jāņa Krastiņa lekcija par jūgendstilu Itālijā / DienaLatvia· 2025-04-22