Maidla manor design, Estonian Architecture Images, Rapla county Building
Maidla Nature Villa in Tallinn, Estonia
15 Feb 2021
Maidla Nature Villa
Design: b210 architects
Location: Maidla manor, Maidla village, Rapla county, Estonia

photo © Priidu Saart
Inspired by wild nature, placed on the edge of a bog, the Maidla Nature Villa building is nothing like your regular hotel room. It is located among birch trees, with bogland flooding knee-deep during high water ? making it possible to start a canoe trip straight from the terrace. A boardwalk leads to the terrace in front of the elevated house.

photo © Tõnu Tunnel
The entire house is covered with terraces ? a lower morning terrace, gigantic steps leading to the roof and the night terrace at the height of the treetops, for enjoying the sunset, stargazing and birdwatching.
photo © Tõnu Tunnel

The house is intended for 1-2 visitors at a time, offering maximum comfort and privacy ? it isn?t visible from anywhere apart from the boardwalk. The sharp angles of the building?s triangular shapes blend into the surrounding bogland forest, due to its dark brown ash walls.

photos © Tõnu Tunnel
The minuscule Maidla hotel is situated on the site of an old manor, allowing guests to explore historical buildings and a picturesque landscape. The tiny treehouse-inspired building is a short walk away from the historical site, tucked inside the forest edge, to fit the Client?s brief of a private hideaway as in much touch with natur...