A new and inspiring company has joined the creative city “Grīziņdārzs” tenant community – Better Bread, the only 100% gluten-free bakery in Latvia. The company has opened production facilities and a café covering 125 m², offering a place where quality, craftsmanship, and flavor meet. The layout and interior design were developed in collaboration with Kopen Bureau, combining contemporary aesthetics with a functional working environment.
For five years now, the company has been perfecting the art of gluten-free baking. Every morning at 4:30 a.m., the Better Bread team begins work to prepare more than a thousand product units – from pastries and cookies to breads and confectionery. Their products are available in four Better Bread cafés in Riga and Jurmala, as well as in partner stores Stockmann, Bioss, and Būņas.
The company takes pride in using high-quality ingredients and a careful approach to every process, becoming a trusted choice for those seeking healthy and delicious gluten-free products. The Better Bread philosophy is simple – healthy food can be just as enjoyable as traditional food.
When choosing their new location, Sergejs Stepanovs, founder of Better Bread, considered both the practical and creative aspects of “Grīziņdārzs”:
“The main factor when choosing a location was the surrounding environment – and in our case, the past meets the future. The renovation at “Grīziņdārzs” has been carried out in the best possible way. It’s a beautiful, creative quarter where both our guests and, most importantly, our employees can truly enjoy the atmosphere. The location in Grīziņkalns is also very important to us, as it ensures convenient access for our team, suppliers, and visitors. We’re also impressed by how well the air conditioning and ventilation systems have been designed – it’s rare in Riga to find something so thoughtfully executed.”
The arrival of Better Bread in “Grīziņdārzs” confirms our commitment to creating an environment where creative and innovative ideas can grow and develop. We are truly pleased to welcome such a company into our community – their energy and creative approach enrich not only “Grīziņdārzs,” but also the entire Grīziņkalns neighborhood.
This autumn, the creative city “Grīziņdārzs” hosted one of the most significant contemporary art events in the Baltics – the “Survival Kit 16” festival, organized by the Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art (LCCA). Over the course of a month, the international festival attracted more than 10,000 visitors, reaffirming the importance of both the event and Grīziņdārzs in Latvia’s cultural landscape. The festival transformed the venue into a space for dialogue, shared experiences, and artistic discovery.
This year’s concept was developed by the artist collective Slavs and Tatars, in collaboration with curator MichałGrzegorzek, drawing inspiration from the mythical bird Simurgh found in Eurasian mythology. The exhibition, titled “The House of Simurgh,” explored themes of identity and belonging, examining cultural intersections and shared ritual traditions. Featuring works by more than 23 artists from various countries, the festival offered a multifaceted reflection on the transformations shaping contemporary society.
In addition to the exhibition, visitors enjoyed a rich program of events – performances by internationally recognized artists, a symposium, a voguing show, a mask-making workshop, and the cultural forum “White Night.” These activities made the festival accessible and engaging for a wider audience.
The spaces of “Grīziņdārzs”, which regularly bring together innovative and creative companies, became a meeting ground for art and ideas. The strong public interest and participation in the festival highlight Grīziņdārzs’s unique ability to inspire, connect, and create — fostering an environment where art is present in everyday life, and where creativity drives both community and urban development.
The annual international art festival Survival Kit 16 – The House of Simurgh, organized by the Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art. Photo: Kaspars Teilāns.
Molberts has officially opened a new combined production and retail space in the creative city “Grīziņdārzs”. The 138 m² location features high ceilings of 5.5 meters and a thoughtfully designed layout by Gateris Works, providing both a functional workspace for ice cream production and a welcoming environment for customers.
Regarding the company’s decision to move to “Grīziņdārzs,” the brand’s founder, Edijs Masaļskis, notes: “We had been searching for larger, more suitable premises for our ice cream production for some time, as our previous space had become too small. When we explored “Grīziņdārzs”, we were immediately impressed by how tastefully the area has been revitalized. The surroundings felt right for Molberts – not just the space itself, but the whole neighborhood. Our staff also appreciate that the location is easily accessible by public transport.”
Molberts offers a carefully curated selection of 16 ice cream flavors available at any given time. Customers can choose from timeless classics such as rum & raisin, Madagascar vanilla, and cherry with chocolate chips, or explore more distinctive creations, including canilla with chocolate brownies and salted caramel, black sesame & sea buckthorn, and blueberry & elderflower. Their most popular flavor – vanilla with chocolate brownies and salted caramel – has become a true favorite, made even more special by the fact that both the brownies and the salted caramel are prepared in-house before being blended into the ice cream.
Fun fact: during the summer season, Molberts’ production capacity reaches up to 500 kilograms of ice cream per day, ensuring that their growing community of fans can always enjoy a scoop of delicious ice cream!
Having Molberts as part of “Grīziņdārzs” is truly exciting – their passion for creativity and quality perfectly complements the vibrant, collaborative environment we cultivate for our tenants. We look forward to seeing their business flourish here and to building a successful partnership together in this thriving neighborhood.
Creative city “Grīziņdārzs” continues to establish itself as a meeting place for creativity, ideas, and culture. This autumn, one of Riga’s most significant contemporary art events will take place in our space. From August 30 to September 28, we will host the annual international festival Survival Kit 16 with the exhibition House of See-More. For the first time in the festival’s history, the event will be held in a dynamic and modern premises – a departure from its tradition of occupying abandoned or unused buildings, which has been a defining part of its identity until now.
The concept for the Survival Kit 16 exhibition, House of See-More, was developed by curators Slavs and Tatars and Michal Grzegorzek, drawing inspiration from the mythological bird Simurgh, known in the folklore of the Eurasian region. The exhibition reflects on the complex realities of transnationalism across the territory stretching from China to the northern borders of Ukraine, presenting the figure of the Simurgh as a liberating symbol, both spiritually and politically. The Simurgh serves as a metaphor for questions of belonging, borders, and collective identity, themes that are becoming increasingly relevant in today’s world.
The exhibition also references various historical and literary examples in which birds and winged beings – from Aristophanes’ play The Birds and Farid ud-Din Attar’s The Conference of the Birds to the Latvian folk song cycle The Wedding of the Birds – come together to transcend individual boundaries and collectively achieve something greater and more powerful than themselves.
This year’s exhibition will feature works by 23 artists and artist collectives from various countries. Among them are feminist activist Oksana Shachko, the Ukrainian artist duo Roman Khimei and Yarema Malashchuk, textile artist Filipka Rutkowska, and Latvian artist Luīze Nežberte. The exhibition will showcase both classical forms of contemporary art and works that blur the boundaries between performance, installation, and textile art.
For more information about the festival, please visit the official Instagram and Facebook accounts.
We invite everyone – art enthusiasts and those curious to explore “Grīziņdārzs” – to come, experience, and discover this unique event!
The first Riga Art Week (RAW) was concluded with strong public interest, as the creative city “Grīziņdārzs” became the epicenter of artistic activity, hosting the festival’s official opening event, which drew over 400 guests. On May 28 and 30, two exclusive events took place in our unique space, bringing together gastronomy, performance, and contemporary art in an immersive experience.
A fusion of time, space, and taste – a place where food becomes art
On May 28, “Grīziņdārzs” hosted an exclusive event — “A Gastronomic Provocation in Time and Space.” This symbiosis of performance and gastronomy — created by Skudras Metropole producer Gundega Skudriņa, Don’t Panic Design Solutions designer Mārcis Ziemiņš, and chef Ina Poliščenko — transformed food from an everyday meal into a tool for crossing the boundaries of conventional perception, prompting reflections on the passage of time, the illusion of choice, and the essence of existence.
“Gastronomic performance is a powerful medium that, through artistic expression and the symbiosis of various art forms, addresses essential themes, draws attention to pressing issues, conveys strong messages, and encourages society to think, analyze, and apply critical thinking,” emphasizes Gundega Skudriņa.
RAW opening event lights up “Grīziņdārzs” with creativity from the Baltics
Meanwhile, on May 30, the official opening event of RAW took place, uniting music, performance, and contemporary art into a cohesive experience. The event featured three outstanding Baltic artists, each expressing their interpretation of the depth and significance of contemporary art. In the unique bunker space of “Grīziņdārzs”, visitors had the opportunity to view Emilija Škarnulytė’s video installation “Eternal Return”, which used innovative mapping technologies and symbolic metaphors to invite reflection on humanity’s history, future, and the dimensions of time.
Estonian artist Kitty Florentine performed “Balance”, an exploration of equilibrium through movement, sound, and the process of connection, allowing the audience to experience sensations that precede conscious understanding. The evening concluded with a presentation of Domenique Dumont’s latest album “Deux Paradis”, performed live in Latvia for the very first time.
“Grīziņdārzs” is committed to supporting a variety of initiatives that not only enrich the Grīziņkalns neighborhood but also contribute to the diversity of Riga’s cultural landscape.
Looking forward to all the great events ahead!
One of the world’s leading iGaming technology and service providers, Evolution, has made a strategic decision to expand its presence in Riga by opening a new office in the creative city “Grīziņdārzs”. The company will establish a spacious, three-story office with a total area of 2,500 m². This marks a significant step not only for Evolution but also for the development of the “Grīziņdārzs” office and retail complex, reinforcing its position as a prime location for large international enterprises.
A Strategic Choice – Why “Grīziņdārzs”?
With its blend of historical industrial architecture and state-of-the-art technical infrastructure, the creative city “Grīziņdārzs” has emerged as one of Riga’s most promising business hubs. Evolution’s decision to choose this location for its continued expansion is a clear testament to the fact that “Grīziņdārzs” offers a premium working environment that meets the high standards of global tech companies.“We were looking for an environment that provides both outstanding comfort for our employees and modern technology to support our rapid growth. The infrastructure, strategic location, and flexible approach to customizing the space for our specific needs were decisive factors in choosing “Grīziņdārzs” for our new office,” says Kaspars Fedorovs, Head of Operations at Evolution Latvia.
Tailored Facilities for a Leading Company
To meet Evolution’s high standards, “Grīziņdārzs” is undertaking extensive renovation work, customizing one of the complex’s eight buildings specifically for the company’s needs. The building is fully insulated and equipped with modern ventilation and air conditioning systems to create a contemporary and comfortable working environment. One of the building’s standout features is its large windows, which ensure abundant natural light—an especially important consideration for Evolution.“We are open to the needs of large international companies and are capable of adapting our spaces to fit specific business models,” emphasizes Andrejs Stolbuškins, Director of “RA Invest”. “Evolution’s entry into Grīziņdārzs confirms that a unique environment is emerging here – one that attracts forward-thinking companies that value both modern technology and a creative atmosphere.”
“Grīziņdārzs” – A New Hub for International Enterprises
Evolution’s arrival in “Grīziņdārzs” is a significant milestone that further solidifies the complex’s reputation as an innovative and prestigious business center. A unique ecosystem is forming here, one that draws top-tier international brands and technology companies who value a creative setting and modern infrastructure. Evolution is expected to move into its new premises later this year.“Grīziņdārzs” will continue its development, offering innovative solutions for companies across various industries and building an environment that meets the demands of today’s dynamic business landscape. Evolution’s decision to choose “Grīziņdārzs” affirms that the project has become a key player in Riga’s office market and is ready to welcome other international enterprises.
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