Baltika Quarter
Architects
3 + 1 Architects & Studio 3
Markus Kaasik
Andres Ojari
Ilmar Valdur
Andres Põime
Location
Veerenni 24, Tallinn, Estonia
Size
12 849,6 m2
Status
Completed in 2009
Photos
Kaido Haagen
Similar to several other former industrial complexes, this Soviet-era sewing factory has been converted and rebranded. The architectural solution was found through an invitation-based competition and involved the cooperation of all participants. The concept had a very clear focus, aimed at gathering Tallinn’s fashion design enterprises and creative industries. On the Ground floor there are public areas with a so-called fashion street, trying to make a seamless connection between the street environment and the “public square” inside. The upper floors house design and advertising agencies’ offices, a hall/ showroom and a creative incubator. All interiors are bare and simple and use as much upcycled furniture as possible.