studio ARGUS

The renewed main building of Tallinn University of Applied Sciences ✨

The symmetrical architecture of the building, completed in 1953 (during the Stalinist period), is stern and academic. It stands as a symbol of its era, carrying deep ideological messages and expressing admiration for the empire. Stalinist architecture deliberately sought to oppose the rise of modernism in the West. Nevertheless, the architecture of that period, inspired by neoclassicism, is also beautiful in its abundant high columns, cornices and spacious interiors.

The new interior architectural solution seeks to break up the building’s strict geometry. Long, narrow and dark corridors have been opened up with glass partitions, allowing light to pass through classrooms into the corridors. Colourful seating niches, restrooms and details introduce contrast and a sense of youthfulness to the otherwise formal university environment. White interiors create a sense of openness, complemented by black accents.

Photos: Karl Kasepõld

The rooms of the Bank of Estonia Museum are gradually revealing their historical layers. Students from the Painting Restoration Department of the Estonian Academy of Arts are restoring the ceilings of the historic bank building’s hall.

In the room known as the “Peasants’ Hall,” as the name suggests, people of lower social status—so-called peasants—were served there. During the restoration of the ceilings and walls, beautiful paintings featuring dandelion motifs were uncovered.

The students were supervised by Hilkka Hiiop and Heli Tuksam.

Park Rae will be a new development near Tallinn that combines logistics and light industrial buildings with office spaces as well as dining and recreational areas, creating a cohesive, people-centred working environment. In the first phase, a 32,000 m² building and its associated outdoor areas will be constructed. Approximately 1,200 m² of the building will consist of office space, which can be expanded according to tenant needs.

Architecture: DAGOpen
Interior architecture: studio ARGUS
Contractor: Nordecon