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The legendary House of Benjamins accommodates Ukrainians

For several months now, the historic House of Benjamins has become home for Ukrainian refugees who need a temporary place of stay in Riga. This has been made possible by the real estate developer Kapitel and the construction company Merks, along with support from the initiative “I Want to Help Refugees”. The 19th-century architectural monument ...

25 years in Latvia – construction company Merks celebrates milestone anniversary

September marks the 25th anniversary of the construction company Merks in Latvia in 1997. In total, the company has completed more than 150 different construction projects, including housing for more than 2,200 families and buildings under construction. Over 25 years, Merks has become one of the industry leaders in Latvia and its name has become synonymous ...

Apartments in Stage 3 Residential House Project “Merks Viesturdārzs” is Now for Sale

Booking of apartments in the third and final stage of the residential house project “Merks Viesturdārzs” situated at Rūpniecības Street 33, Riga, has started. 90 apartments and 4 commercial premises were constructed during stage three. The project is expected to be finalised at the end of 2023. “Merks Viesturdārzs” is the largest residential block in ...

GUSTAVS Business Center holds the topping out ceremony

On August 25, real estate developer GALIO GROUP together with the partners – construction company Merks, SEB Global Services centre in Riga and architect office Vilnis Mičulis, held a topping out for the future GUSTAVS Business Center. Celebrating the start of the final stage of construction, the rafters of the new building were decorated with ...

In its dispute with Salaspils District Council, Merks is trying to find a solution in court

After making a number of futile attempts to resolve its dispute with Salaspils District Council regarding a kindergarten construction contract, Merks Construction Company has filed a lawsuit. The construction of the Salaspils kindergarten was due to be completed in January this year, but construction work has been delayed due to shortcomings in the construction project ...

A Time Capsule Immured in Merks Magnolijas – the Most Recent Merks’ Project

On Tuesday, July 19th a time capsule was immured in Merks Magnolijas – the most recent Merks’ project with a message for the next generations. The project is located in a quiet green area at Sampeteris, Skrines iela 6. In the first phase of the project two 3-storey buildings with 96 apartments will be built. Project completion ...

Residential Housing Project “Merks Duntes Zīles” Has Been Commissioned

The residential housing project “Merks Duntes Zīles” located at Pededze Street 3, Riga, has been commissioned. Modern four- and five-storey buildings with 84 apartments and wide arranged territory were built within the framework of the project.  Almost all, i.e., 85% of project’s apartments, have been booked. “We are glad that the project has been completed ...