Industrial Spine – Teltonika Technology Center, Molėtai
- Location Molėtai, Lithuania
- Type Industrial
- Size 10 913 m²
- Year 2021 - 2022
- Status Completed
- Client Teltonika EMS
- Images Norbert Tukaj
- Project lead Paulius Latakas, Andrius Gečys
- Authors Paulius Latakas, Kristina Šimkūnaitė
The Teltonika Technology Center in Molėtai represents a major leap in Lithuania’s regional industrial development, combining modern manufacturing, research, and administrative functions within a single complex. Covering approximately 10 900 m², the center accommodates electronics production units, research and development laboratories, administrative and design offices, testing facilities, and logistics spaces for product storage and distribution.
Positioned strategically near the main entrance to Molėtai, the building marks a new gateway to the town, both physically and symbolically. Its integration into a mixed-use environment — surrounded by residential neighborhoods and commercial premises — demanded a sensitive urban approach. The facility not only complements its surroundings through thoughtful scale and materiality but also signals a dynamic future for the region.
The design prioritizes internal communication and transparency: large open-plan office zones, modular meeting rooms, a spacious lobby, and wide glass corridors encourage collaboration across different departments. A multifunctional second-floor atrium, connecting production and administrative wings, serves as a gathering space for relaxation, training sessions, lectures, and informal work, enhancing the social fabric of the workplace.
The building’s exterior features a rhythm of vertical aluminum elements and glass façades with sun control systems, balancing openness with energy efficiency. Sustainable solutions, such as light-reflective PVC roofing and energy-conscious building envelope design, contribute to the center's environmental performance. Construction utilized innovative structural systems that allowed for large, flexible spans across the production zones, maximizing usability while minimizing material waste.
The center already plays a key role in regional development: more than 215 new jobs have been created, with the total expected to rise to around 500 in the coming years. The project strengthens Molėtai’s economic base and serves as a catalyst for positioning the town as an emerging hub for high-tech industries in Lithuania.
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Project regarded by the state as a large investment project, 2021 -
Best Commercial Real Estate Project, 2023
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Best Industrial Project in the Baltics, 2023
Form and Function Intertwined in a New Industrial Landmark
The Teltonika Technology Center brings together diverse functions — production, laboratories, and administration — within a single flowing structure. Spatial transparency and connected layouts ensure that even physically separate areas support collaboration, innovation, and daily interaction among teams. The central multifunctional atrium strengthens this link, creating a shared space for work, learning, and community.
Located at the town’s main gateway, the Technology Center redefines the first impression of Molėtai. By thoughtfully adapting its scale and composition to the surrounding mixed-use environment, the project seamlessly integrates into the urban fabric while symbolizing progress and opportunity. The creation of hundreds of high-value jobs positions Molėtai as a new center of technological growth in Lithuania.
The building embraces sustainable design principles from envelope to interior. High-performance facades with sun-control systems, light-reflective roofing, and the efficient use of materials through innovative construction methods ensure reduced energy demands and operational longevity. From early BIM modeling to final execution, sustainability was treated as a fundamental value, not just an added feature.
