LUMIA participated in the architecture competition for RMK Ussimäe office building
We are happy to share the LUMIA concept that we entered into the architectural competition for the new RMK Ussimäe office building.
Our design for the new main and side buildings envisions it to blend in with the surrounding Ussimäe village using wooden gable roofs. The exterior façade of the building is covered entirely with timber cladding, the interiors are also wooden, offering a feeling of being in nature.
In designing the building, we kept three main aspects in mind – it is important to us that the building fits in with the surrounding buildings and nature, both in terms of form and scale. The new building does not dominate the surrounding forest, but rather interacts with it.
The floor plan is centred around a courtyard, which functions as either an extension of the workspace or a cosy place to spend time. Finally, we designed the interior spaces so that every corner offers good views of nature.
We envisioned the RMK Ussimäe building as an activity-based office, which divides the space into quiet or collaborative areas, video conferencing and children’s corners, as well as more private workspace. The different work areas offer flexibility and the opportunity to exchange good ideas.
Authors: Margit Aule, Toomas Adrikorn, Rasmus Ink, Andreas Krigoltoi, Lenne Grettel Leitmaa, Viktoria Ugur