The company “Linstow” started its operation in Latvia in 1996. During this time, the company has gained an impeccable reputation as an experienced and successful developer of shopping centres in the Baltic states. In Latvia, Linstow has opened five shopping centres: Alfa, Mols, Galerija Centrs, Origo and Dole. It has also developed the “Minsk” shopping centre in Riga, as well as the largest shopping centre in Estonia – “Ülemiste”.
2021
Starting from 2021, Linstow Center Management (LCM) changed its name to Linstow Baltic (LB) and diversified business strategies in Latvia and Estonia, developing multi-segment real estate projects, including office buildings, shopping centers, parking lots, hotels, leisure facilities. and others. Shopping center Origo becomes the most sustainable shopping center in the Baltics, b/c Origo One - the most sustainable business center in Latvia, receiving BREEAM certificates with the rating "" excellent "".
2020
The large-scale Origo expansion project and reconstruction has been completed, increasing the shopping center by more than half. Linstow's total investment reached approximately 75 million euros providing space for up to 130 cars, including electric cars, as well as a spacious, safe and easily accessible bicycle parking space for 72 bicycles. "Linstow" at its own expense has rebuilt the street crossing between Elizabetes and Satekles streets, giving the city an intersection in a new form.
2019
Official opening of the expanded Ülemiste shopping center. The total cost of the expansion works was EUR 36 million, resulting in the largest shopping and entertainment center in Estonia with an area of 125,000 m2. Official opening of the Alfa shopping center expansion project. The total area of the shopping center, including both multi-storey car parks and the new underground car park, was increased by 55,000 m2 to 154,000 m2, while the leasable area was increased by 21,000 m2 to 71,000 m2, thus regaining the title of Latvia's largest shopping center. The total investment of the project reached 55 million euros.
2017
Construction of "Linstow's" one of the most ambitious and complicated mixed-use investment projects – the extension of Origo shopping centre and construction of business centre Origo One based on multi-modal transportation hub – has began. Total investments to reach 70 million euros.
2016
Ülemiste shopping center obtains the final BREEAM (the world's leading sustainability assessment method for master planning projects, infrastructure and buildings) certificate with a rating of "good". It is the first shopping center in the Baltic States to receive a BREEAM certificate as a new building.
2014
After reconstruction, the Ülemiste shopping centre was opened on 23 October 2014 in Tallinn. Linstow invested 40 million euros in the reconstruction of the centre, which lasted from September 2013 to October 2014. After reconstruction, the area of the current shopping centre (GBA) was doubled - from 49,700 m2. to 92,500 m2, and instead of the current 160 stores, it is now possible to visit 210 different shops, cafes and restaurants.
2006
In 2006, Linstow's idea to renovate the “Centrs” department store was implemented through an ambitious reconstruction and expansion project. A completely different concept was created, as a result of which the property was renamed “Galeriju Centrs”, laying the foundation for the creation of a new brand - GC. The new expanded shopping centre opened its doors to customers in August 2006.
2004
After establishing a significant real estate base in Riga, which was one of the company's strategic goals, Linstow expanded its operations to the neighbouring capital of Estonia, Tallinn. In April 2004, Linstow made an ambitious breakthrough in Estonia, opening the country's largest Ülemiste shopping centre. Continuing to implement the company's growing ambitions, the expansion of the Alfa shopping centre was completed in October 2004.
2003
In June 2003, the “Origo” shopping centre opened its doors to customers.
2001
In June 2001, the “Alfa” shopping centre was opened.
1998
In 1998, Linstow launched two large shopping centre development projects in Riga - “Alfa” and “Origo”. In addition, the LCM has completely restored landmarks in the cityscape that were an integral part of the Origo project, including the historic Station Clock at Central Station, as well as Station Square.
1997
In January 1997, the company undertook the development of the “Minsk” shopping centre in the Vidzeme suburb of Riga. After renovation, it was opened to visitors in August of the same year. At the beginning of 1997, the company also acquired the “Mols” shopping centre, which was still under development at the time. “Mols” greeted the first customers in September 1998, which turned out to be a real success story. “Mols” was soon expanded, reopening in November 2002. In December 1997, Linstow began project development at the “Centrs” department store in Old Riga, acquiring most of its shares from its owner, the joint-stock company “Universālveikals Centrs”, which had been submitted for privatisation. Linstow renovated this shopping centre in the heart of Old Riga, where it has always been a popular shopping destination. After the reconstruction, the first two floors already opened their doors to buyers in December 1997; the others were opened in May 1998.
1997
At the end of 1997, Linstow became an active player in the real estate market in the Baltic region. After the acquisition of a 50% stake in the local real estate company SIA Varner Hakon Invest, Linstow began to build a network of shopping centres in Riga.
1996
The first Linstow retail development project was Dole, work on which began in 1996 and was completed in February 1997. In the context of the development of the Latvian market, Dole was a turning point, as it offered customers a combination of local and Norwegian stores in a modern retail environment. Unsurprisingly, Dole gained enormous popularity among shoppers who flocked to the mall to enjoy a completely new retail concept in the Baltics. This success inspired Linstow to develop other estate in the Baltic capitals.
Diversified real estate developer and manager
Linstow Baltic has an active ownership role in several major development projects within many different property segments. Among these are offices, health properties, shopping centers, hotels, leisure and parking properties. In the Baltics, Linstow is a major player in the shopping centers, offices and hotel market.