Riga Waterfront Development Sales Center by ASArchitects

Founded in 2017 in Tirana, Albania, ASArchitects LLC is a distinguished architecture and design studio delivering refined, future-focused spaces across the globe. Co-founded by architects Antonela Saliaj and Ani Tola, the studio has earned a reputation for crafting sophisticated, culturally responsive environments that blend technical precision with timeless aesthetics. With operations extending to the UAE, Greece, and the United States, ASArchitects serves as a trusted partner to elite developers and institutions seeking visionary yet contextually grounded design.

Led by Founder and Managing Director Antonela Saliaj—an accomplished architect with postgraduate credentials from Milan Polytechnic and Cornell University—the firm brings over 17 years of cross-sector expertise across hospitality, education, residential, museum, and transportation projects in Europe and the Middle East. Co-founder Ani Tola adds academic depth and research-driven insight, particularly in urban microclimate design, while also serving as Vice Dean at the Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism at PUT.

ASArchitects operates as a full-service consultancy, offering a comprehensive suite of architectural, interior, landscape, and engineering services. From master planning and BIM coordination to design execution and project management, the studio navigates complex developments with clarity, creativity, and seamless delivery.

International acclaim followed in 2025 when ASArchitects was honored with the Luxury Lifestyle Award for Best Luxury Commercial Interior Design for its transformation of the Riga Waterfront Development Sales Center in Latvia. Housed in a historic ferry terminal, the award-winning project exemplifies the studio’s talent for balancing cultural heritage with contemporary luxury. Highlights include the preservation of an uncovered mosaic wall, yacht-inspired interiors, and the use of locally sourced, sustainable materials, resulting in a commercial space that is both elegant and emotionally resonant.

With nominations for the EUmies Awards and the Aga Khan Award for Architecture, ASArchitects continues to be recognized for its design integrity and global outlook. Whether revitalizing landmark buildings or shaping new urban identities, the studio remains dedicated to architecture that tells a story, rich in meaning, responsive to context, and elevated in form.