For more than 40 years, the television tower on Zaķusala has been one of the capital’s most recognisable landmarks and a key part of the electronic communications infrastructure. It is now set to undergo significant changes. During the refurbishment, the plan is to renovate the ageing structures and improve the building’s energy efficiency. However, the plan is not merely technical – the tower is also set to take on a much broader public role.

Plans include the construction of two ...