Foundation historical environmental object “the Globe” was erected at the crossing of Turaidas Street and Jomas Street in Jurmala. Globe was restored in 2003.
During the process of renovating the historical form of the sculpture of “the Globe”, which has a diameter of two metres, a new load-bearing structure was created to support the copper panels adorning the equators and meridians, along with a supporting leg, fastening the sculpture to the ground. In order to protect “the Globe’s” load-bearing structure from the impact of the outdoor environment, an extremely durable material, i,.e. galvanized steel, was used for its renovation. Some of the copper panels damaged over time were restored, whereas others were newly created using the historical practice of chiselling copper, and placed on the newly made equator, meridians and load-bearing structures supporting “the Globe”. Likewise, “the Globe’s” motion and light mechanisms were restored so that it can now once again turn on its axis, while lamps will illuminate Jurmala’s twin towns that are highlighted on the map.
“The Globe” was first erected near the Dzintari Concert Hall in the early 1970s. As a result, for many visitors to the city, it becam a symbol of this era, as evidenced in the national territories outlined on the globe’s map. Cities twinned with Jūrmala since the 1970s are also identified on the map with illuminated circles.
In accordance with a commission by Jurmala City Council, “the Globe” was restored by a certified metal artist Ainārs Sils (SIA “Sils un Sili”) at his studio in Lauciena. “The Globe’s" renovation costs were covered by the ABLV Charitable Foundation.
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