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Baiba Vērpe is a Lecturer and Research Assistant at the Institute of Architecture and Design, Riga Technical University (RTU), where she has been employed since 2017 (research assistant) and 2020 (lecturer). She holds a Doctorate in Architecture from RTU, awarded in 2023, and actively contributes to DOCOMOMO Latvia's mission of preserving modernist architectural heritage.
Education:
- Doctorate in Architecture, Riga Technical University, 2023
- Master's Degree in Architecture, Riga Technical University, 2016
- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Riga Technical University, 2008
Research Focus: Vērpe specializes in resort architecture with deep expertise in Jūrmala's architectural evolution, post-war modernism in Latvia, and diplomatic/international event architecture. Her work bridges historical analysis and contemporary conservation through meticulous documentation of modernist legacies, particularly architect Eižens Laube's contributions.
Scholarly Trends: Her publications reveal a consistent trajectory examining Baltic coastal resorts through architectural, landscape, and socio-historical lenses. Key themes include Soviet-era resort infrastructure adaptation, modernist heritage preservation, and landscape-tourism interdependencies, demonstrating interdisciplinary rigor across architectural history and urban planning.
Professional Engagement: As a DOCOMOMO Latvia member, she spearheads research on post-war modernist architecture while contributing to architectural discourse through academic publications and popular press articles. Her ongoing projects focus on Eižens Laube's legacy and 20th-century architectural heritage documentation.
