Hruschev time period building

First buildings in this series were built during the term of ruling by Soviet leader M. Khruschov, whence they are so called. The height of these buildings varies from 2 to 5 storeys, although there are buildings in the Griva housing estate and in Jugla with 6 storeys with artist workshops on the top floor. Walls are built using silicate bricks for older buildings, panel blocks were later used instead. There are buildings with balconies and ones without balconies. The flats are small, with communicating rooms. Isolated rooms are rare. In this project in all apartments toilet facilities are connected. Buildings of this type are mainly situated in the districts of Jugla, Teika, Purvciems, Agenskalns, Ilguciems, Kengarags, Ziepniekkalns, Griva housing estate, area of the Botanic Garden.

Pros:

• Less problem with heat insulation; 
• The flat can be redesigned; 
• A comparatively good construction quality.

Cons:

• In all apartments toilet facilities are common; 
• Small kitchen;
• Comparatively small rooms salīdzinoši mazas istabas; 
• Problems with sound insulation.

Used literature for information prepare:
www.lv.wikipedia.org , Article
„Many storey residental areas in Riga”

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