The first manor house was made out of wood and the new palace was built in 1800–1804 in the late classical style, designed according to the project by the German architect J. G. Berlitz.

Kazdanga established the first Latvian fish pond, now in operation for a number of important agricultural schools.

[5] In contrast to scenic, borrowed forms, the architect declared a return to the Homeland tradition and accuracy.

Its restoration served as a starting point for reevaluating both patterns of pure Classicism and local building traditions.

The principle of historical verity was important in designing the interiors and replicas of the furniture that had been destroyed.