Tõnu Tunnel

Narva Study Centre of the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences / 3+1 Architects

February 27, 2021

+ 37

Architects: 3+1 Architects
Area: 11950 m²
Year: 2020

Maidla Nature Villa / b210 architects

February 23, 2021

+ 31

Architects: b210 architects
Area: 28 m²
Year: 2020
Manufacturers: Grohe, Thermory, Cinderella Incineration Toilets, Romotop, Schuco

Design Pylon Bog Fox Landmark / PART Architecture

February 12, 2021

+ 14

Architects: PART Architecture
Area: 100 m²
Year: 2020

Why Doesn't Floating Architecture Sink?

January 11, 2021

The aquatic environment has always fascinated dreamers and researchers. Around 1960, in the midst of the fierce space race of the Cold War, French explorer Jacques Cousteau developed equipment such as the Aqualung to unravel the depths of the sea, which remained as unexplored as outer space itself. He even stated that in 10 years we could occupy the seabed as “aquanauts” or “oceanautas,” where it would be possible to spend long periods extracting mineral resources and even growing food. Sixty years later, the seabed is still reserved for few, and mankind has been more concerned with plastic in the oceans and rising sea levels than colonizing the ocean floor. But being close to a body of water continues to attract most people. Whether out of interest or in response to risks of flooding and over-population, some have turned to utopian proposals and floating architecture, examples of which have been featured in the ArchDaily project archive. But what are the fundamental differences between building houses on land versus on water, and how do these buildings remain on the surface rather than sinking?

Arcwood Factory / Kadarik Tüür Arhitektid

December 04, 2020

+ 43

Architects: Kadarik Tüür Arhitektid
Area: 8820 m²
Year: 2016
Manufacturers: AutoDesk, Arcwood wood products

Tallinn Architecture Biennale Postponed until 2022

May 26, 2020

Next year’s Tallinn Architecture Biennale (TAB) has been postponed until 2022. Announced by the Estonian Centre for Architecture, the 6th edition has been adjourned “due to the postponement of the Venice Architecture Biennale as well as the uncertain times that international cultural events are facing because of the coronavirus outbreak”.

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TAB 2019: Curator Yael Reisner on her Lifelong Fight for Beauty

October 22, 2019

Opened in the middle of September, Tallinn Architecture Biennale 2019 (TAB 2019) explores its theme "Beauty Matters" through all possible architectural means. Wood and textiles, 3D-printed structures and VR are only a few components of the main exhibition of the biennial, curated by Tel Aviv-born, London-based architect Yael Reisner.

Steampunk Pavilion / Gwyllim Jahn & Cameron Newnham + Soomeen Hahm Design + Igor Pantic

October 11, 2019

+ 19

Architects: Fologram, Igor Pantic, Soomeen Hahm Design
Area: 25 m²
Year: 2019
Manufacturers: Fologram, Robert McNeel & Associates

Haapsalu Episcopal Castle / KAOS Architects

July 16, 2019

+ 17

Architects: KAOS Architects
Area: 4200 m²
Year: 2019
Manufacturers: GRAPHISOFT, RHEINZINK, Carl Stahl, Viabizzuno, BENDERS, +2Lavinton, RGM-2

Urban Jungle Vertical Park / PART Architecture

July 16, 2019

+ 10

Architects: PART Architecture
Area: 700 m²
Year: 2018
Manufacturers: AGMA OÜ, Grasshopper, Karamaba, Rhino

Tallinn Architecture Biennale Announces the Programme for TAB 2019

May 11, 2019

TAB 2019, Tallinn’s 5th Architecture Biennale, will commence with its Opening Week from September 5-11, 2019. Earlier this week, the Biennale announced its programme of events for this year’s festival, which bears the theme “Beauty Matters: The Resurgence of Beauty”. TAB is an international celebration of architecture, organized by the Estonian Centre for Architecture and curated this year by Head Curator Dr. Yael Reisner. The Biennale consists of five main events, to take place in various venues in the heart of Tallinn, as well as a Satellite Programme hosting other events around the city.

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Lusthoone Funhouse Sauna / Peeter Pere

March 12, 2019

+ 15

Architects: Peeter Pere Architects
Area: 80 m²
Year: 2018
Manufacturers: Focus, JUNG, Ruukki, Saint-Gobain, Schüco, +3Fraxinus OÜ, Hongdao Industry Coltd, Ruukki OY-3

Offices and Workplaces: Examples in Plan

March 07, 2019

The functional distribution plays a fundamental role in the contemporary design of offices and places for work. The study of the architecture plan shows an interesting form of approach; not only allows for proper logistics and circulation but find efficient variations and innovations that will enable better workspaces that adapt to the current needs.

We have selected more than 50 plans of projects that will inspire you, recognizing the different ways in which architects have faced the challenge to design offices, in all different scale ranges.

11 Architecture Biennials to Pay Attention to in 2019

January 09, 2019

Venice captured all architects' hearts and minds last year, but 2019 —a Venice-less year— will be still a year full of biennials and festivals around the world (many of which we're proud to be official partners of). The excitement is already building.

From Chicago's new approaches to the traditional practices to Shenzhen's future technology prospect; from Oslo's degrowth agenda to Brazil's focus on everyday architecture, it's time to start saving dates for the following biennials around the world!

Markets: Examples in Plan and Section

December 06, 2018

Throughout history, markets have provided an important function in the exchange of foods, books, spices, everyday items, and even ideas. From Mexican Tianguis to North African Souks, they played an essential element in the configuration of urban spaces.

Different architects have approached this challenge, where spatial distribution plays a fundamental role in creating adequate logistics and circulation.

We've selected 20 markets and their plan and section to inspire your next project.