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Grave of Architect K. Šešelgis (1915–1998) in Žeimiai, Kamajai Eldership

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Kazys Šešelgis was one of Lithuania's most renowned architects, whose contributions to the country's urban planning and folk architecture research are invaluable. Born in 1915 in Žeimiai, he completed his studies in Rokiškis and, in 1943, became the first civil engineer architect in Lithuania. His work focused on planning settlement systems and studying Lithuanian folk architecture. Thanks to Šešelgis, the first list of protected folk architecture monuments was compiled in 1970. For his contributions to Lithuania, he was awarded the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas, 3rd Degree, and several national awards. His concepts of urban planning and heritage preservation continue to influence the development of Lithuanian architecture.

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Kazys Šešelgis remains an exceptional figure in Lithuanian architecture and urban planning, laying the groundwork for modern urban and rural planning and the preservation of folk architectural heritage. Born in 1915 in Žeimiai, he pursued his education in Rokiškis and later in Kaunas, where he became Lithuania’s first civil engineer architect in 1943. His research covered the planning of settlement systems and the analysis of Lithuanian folk architecture. Šešelgis’s concepts harmonized urban planning principles with traditional architecture and community needs. One of his most significant achievements was compiling the 1970 list of protected folk architecture

monuments, a cornerstone for preserving Lithuania’s cultural heritage. Šešelgis was also actively involved in scientific research, analyzing village and town structures, their connections with the natural environment, and historical features. His achievements earned him the Order of the Lithuanian Grand Duke Gediminas, 3rd Degree, national prizes, and other honors. K. Šešelgis’s legacy continues to inspire architects, historians, and heritage specialists. His work demonstrates how modern urban planning can be integrated with historical and cultural heritage elements, making his research essential for the evolution of Lithuanian architecture.

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Grave of Architect K. Šešelgis (1915–1998) in Žeimiai, Kamajai Eldership

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