Back
STAY-TION
The Stay-tion is Great Amber’s open living space in the very heart of Liepāja.
Here, you can catch a break, charge your phone, meet up with friends, read a book, explore, enjoy a quiet moment for deep work, or experience various events. It is a safe, accessible, and kind space for us to shape together.
The Stay-tion is created with respect towards both people and the environment, using locally-sourced materials and ideas from Latvian producers. Each detail is aimed at comfort and well-being.
‘We want our ground floor communal space to become an actual meeting place for all Liepāja locals, a place where people are free to gather, share ideas, and feel welcome, regardless of their age or interests. It is a gift to Liepāja from the Concert Hall, the company CleanR Grupa, and other supporters on the 400th birthday of the city!’ Timurs Tomsons, Chairperson of the Board of SIA Lielais Dzintars, explains the purpose of the new space.
Stay-tion has transformed the ground floor of the Concert Hall, previously known as art space Civita Nova. The concept for the space was developed from ideas by locals and implemented by design studio H2E with a modern and cozy interior.
The Stay-tion is created with respect towards both people and the environment, using locally-sourced materials and ideas from Latvian producers. Each detail is aimed at comfort and well-being.
‘We want our ground floor communal space to become an actual meeting place for all Liepāja locals, a place where people are free to gather, share ideas, and feel welcome, regardless of their age or interests. It is a gift to Liepāja from the Concert Hall, the company CleanR Grupa, and other supporters on the 400th birthday of the city!’ Timurs Tomsons, Chairperson of the Board of SIA Lielais Dzintars, explains the purpose of the new space.
Stay-tion has transformed the ground floor of the Concert Hall, previously known as art space Civita Nova. The concept for the space was developed from ideas by locals and implemented by design studio H2E with a modern and cozy interior.
The open living room
Available to everyone during the working hours of the Concert Hall
The space includes various sections:
Please read the rules for using the space.
- Recreation area
- Working area for individual work on a computer or in a group
- Bookshelf with books provided by publishers Aminori, Dienas Grāmata, Neputns, and Pētergailis
- Children's corner
- Exhibitions and events
- Silence booth (coming soon)
Please read the rules for using the space.
ORGANIZING PUBLIC EVENTS
The space is also available free of charge for non-commercial activities that promote culture, sustainability, non-formal education, social inclusion, or community participation. These opportunities may be used by non-governmental organizations (NGOs), representatives of education, culture or community initiatives, or individuals wishing to organize events serving a public purpose.
The rules for using the Stay-tion space for public initiatives
Any event must be submitted at least 14 days ahead by filling in the application form.
EXHIBITIONS
In order to honor the original purpose of the space, it will still host art. A new contemporary art exhibition will be opened every quarter.
From December 12 to April 19, it will host the exhibition “Laika Pietura” (A Stop in Time) by students and teachers of the Department of Textile Art at the Art Academy of Latvia. Textiles inhabit the central wall of the community space of the Concert Hall, creating a unified image, as well as telling individual stories of almost twenty artists about significant stops in their lives – like a certain period of life, or the artist’s feelings and reflections. The works displayed were created using various techniques: classical tapestry, jacquard tapestry, wool felting, tufting, embroidery, and original media.
The rules for using the Stay-tion space for public initiatives
Any event must be submitted at least 14 days ahead by filling in the application form.
EXHIBITIONS
In order to honor the original purpose of the space, it will still host art. A new contemporary art exhibition will be opened every quarter.
From December 12 to April 19, it will host the exhibition “Laika Pietura” (A Stop in Time) by students and teachers of the Department of Textile Art at the Art Academy of Latvia. Textiles inhabit the central wall of the community space of the Concert Hall, creating a unified image, as well as telling individual stories of almost twenty artists about significant stops in their lives – like a certain period of life, or the artist’s feelings and reflections. The works displayed were created using various techniques: classical tapestry, jacquard tapestry, wool felting, tufting, embroidery, and original media.
ONE-STOP AGENCY
“Vienas pieturas aģentūra” (One-Stop Agency) is a project by the association “Attīstības platforma YOU+” aimed at providing young people with the opportunity to receive assistance and support in one place, in the Stay-tion communal space of the Concert Hall.
Here, young people aged 13 to 25 can meet specialists from several organizations.
The Stay-tion was made possible thanks to the leading Latvian environmental services group AS “CleanR Grupa”, the Development Association of Liepāja Concert Hall Great Amber, Liepāja City Council, the foundation “Nodibinājums Liepāja 2027”, and the association “Attīstības platforma YOU+”.
Here, young people aged 13 to 25 can meet specialists from several organizations.
- The State Employment Agency and the Liepāja Social Service, to find out about support opportunities – availability of a psychologist and mentor, necessary arrangements for an official status.
- State and local police – current events, security-related issues, common violations, etc.
- Ashlife Gym – active lifestyle.
- Project PROTI un DARI – mentor program and activities, social worker, growth and transformation coaching.
- YOU+ – mentor consultations.
The Stay-tion was made possible thanks to the leading Latvian environmental services group AS “CleanR Grupa”, the Development Association of Liepāja Concert Hall Great Amber, Liepāja City Council, the foundation “Nodibinājums Liepāja 2027”, and the association “Attīstības platforma YOU+”.
