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Architect: Koko OÜ
Project 5: Rotermanni Carpenter's Workshop in Rotermann Quarter (Laudsepa tüükoda), Tallinn
Client (Private): Rotermann City OÜ
Website: www.koko.ee
The building at Roseni 7, in Tallinn's Rotermann Quarter, was originally built as a carpenter's workshop. The function of the building changed during the Soviet era and a third, silicate brick storey was partially erected on top of the structure. During the building's redevelopment, Tallinn based practice Koko considered it necessary to maintain the relationship to the carpenter's workshop, yet, at the same time, provide a presence for the frontage facing the public square. As a result, three separate towers have been constructed above the existing building. The concept for the repetitive form of the towers originates from 20th century industrial architecture, and was particularly inspired by the photos of Bernd and Hilla Becher. Each tower provides a separate unit of office space with the first storey designed as a café/restaurant, which in the summer will be an outdoor café as well. The second storey of the building features additional commercial/service space.
Total gross floor area: 2600 m²
Project 5: Rotermanni Carpenter's Workshop in Rotermann Quarter (Laudsepa tüükoda), Tallinn
Client (Private): Rotermann City OÜ
Website: www.koko.ee
The building at Roseni 7, in Tallinn's Rotermann Quarter, was originally built as a carpenter's workshop. The function of the building changed during the Soviet era and a third, silicate brick storey was partially erected on top of the structure. During the building's redevelopment, Tallinn based practice Koko considered it necessary to maintain the relationship to the carpenter's workshop, yet, at the same time, provide a presence for the frontage facing the public square. As a result, three separate towers have been constructed above the existing building. The concept for the repetitive form of the towers originates from 20th century industrial architecture, and was particularly inspired by the photos of Bernd and Hilla Becher. Each tower provides a separate unit of office space with the first storey designed as a café/restaurant, which in the summer will be an outdoor café as well. The second storey of the building features additional commercial/service space.
Total gross floor area: 2600 m²
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architecture 30 Mar 2010
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