LUMIA

At the end of May, we tried something new.
Together with SEOS Valgustus, we invited colleagues and collaborators to visit the newly completed business incubator and explore the project firsthand.
In addition to the architects, the building concept was presented by the interior architects, the client, and the lighting designer, offering different perspectives on how the project came together. The finished environment is a great example of what can be achieved through collaboration, where architecture, interior design, graphic design, lighting installations, and many other elements work together to create a cohesive whole.
It was inspiring to share not only the final result but also the ideas, challenges, and decisions behind it.
What do you think — should we organise more building visits like this in the future?


Seos Light

Photos: Maksim Toome
Interior Architecture: LUMIA OÜ – Margit Aule, Viktoria Ugur
Architects: Linda Li Arro, Rasmus Ink, Anete Samelselg, Liisbeth Põldre, Jane Teresk
Lighting Design & Installation: SEOS Valgustus
Graphic Design & Visual Identity: AKU Collective
Contractor: Vanalinna Ehitus
Client: Tallinn Business Incubators

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In May 2018, the Pilgrim House was opened in Vastseliina.

In south-eastern Estonia, a traveller ascending the steepish slopes of the ancient glacial valleys carved by the Piusa river and Meeksi stream will reach a complex of buildings including the ruins of a 14th-century castle, an old pub house and the modern Pilgrims’ House. The Episcopal Castle in Vastseliina is a venue imbued with history.

The castle complex, which used to be a popular pilgrimage destination after a miracle was reported to have occurred there in 1353, has now been revived as an experience centre to exhibit the medieval mode of living. The Pilgrims’ House was completed in 2018 as a recent addition to the castle ensemble.

The concept of the Pilgrims’ House has been shaped by the historic location, the picturesque scenery and the meditative realm of pilgrimage. The house has been nested onto the slope and designed so as to avoid blocking the view of what is left of the castle. The modern building is distinguishable though respectful to the old and remains partly veiled by the greenery during the summer period, reaching away from the castle ruins and jutting out towards the stream in the valley.

Client: Vastseliina Piiskopilinnuse SA
Lead design, architecture, interior architecture, exhibition design: LUMIA ja Studio ARGUS
Authors: Toomas Adrikorn, Margit Aule, Margit Argus, Kaiko Kerdmann, Laura Ojala
Engineers: Projekt O2
Graphic design: Katri Haarde
Builder: Eviko
Digital solutions: TMD
Custom furniture and exhibition: Riksen
Medieval stove: Oldschool ahjud