Tallinn Business Incubator

The purpose of the project was to change a historical limestone warehouse, located in a rapidly developing port area, into a modern space for creativity and new businesses. As part of this update, the interior was completely rebuilt, and an additional floor was added on top of the original single-storey building. This new floor stands out on the outside with contrasting white and black sections. New windows cut into the old stone walls, along with skylights, now fill the workspace with plenty of natural light.

The main idea for the interior was to create an open and welcoming atmosphere that feels light and acts as a blank canvas for new ideas, much like an artist's studio. The design uses honest, natural materials: the rough texture of the original stone walls is balanced and highlighted by rammed earth, brick, plywood, and polished concrete floors. To soften the sharp edges of the old warehouse, curved lines are used throughout the space. These are best seen in the curved balcony around the central atrium, the light installation, and the spiral staircase in the exhibition area. The layout is highly flexible, making it easy to change the rooms to suit the people working there. The design also focuses heavily on sustainability and recycling, using clever solutions made from recycled materials.