Architecture and tourism trends emerge in Poland and Lithuania

In Poland, the Kalbornia Mazury development near Lake Dąbrowa Wielka offers a private settlement of year-round homes designed by Boris Kudlička with Partners. The architecture emphasizes the natural landscape, featuring a contrast between light, wooden daytime zones with large glass panes and darker, more private sleeping quarters. The area is characterized by a quiet zone and high water purity.

Lithuania is experiencing a rise in tourism, with visitor numbers increasing by 20 percent to 258,000 in the first quarter of 2026. The country is focusing on gastronomic tourism, supported by the development of a National Gastronomy Tourism Strategy and the inclusion of 44 restaurants in the Michelin Guide Lithuania.

In design and culture, Lithuania's Sanctum facility won the Architizer A+Awards for ‘Design for Wellbeing,’ offering spaces for digital detox. Additionally, the Lost Shtetl Museum in Šeduva was recognized as a winner of the Prix Versailles 2026, marking a first for the Baltic states.