Kultuurikatel is a former power plant, located in Tallinn between the Old Town and the sea. The project focuses on simple principles of spatial organization to meet the needs of creative users. The key of the project is openness.

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Architects: Kavakava

Location: Tallinn, Estonia

Architects In Charge: Siiri Vallner, Indrek Peil

Area: 11200.0 m2

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Tõnu Tunnel, Kaupo Kikkas , Kaupo Kalda

Project Team: Tarmo Piirmets, Raul Tiitus (Pink), Katrin Koov, Ragnar Põllukivi Kadri Klementi, Andro Mänd, Sten-Mark Mändmaa, Triin Maripuu, Ivan Sergejev, Elen Paddar, Martin J. Navarro Gonzalez (Kavakava)
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From the architect. Kultuurikatel is a former power plant, located in Tallinn between the Old Town and the sea. The project focuses on simple principles of spatial organization to meet the needs of creative users. The key of the project is openness.

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Original complex was built in the 19th century with various additions in the 20th century.  Buildings are listed as heritage monuments and are owned by the city of Tallinn. After renovation it has different halls for performing and rehearsal, club spaces, studios, offices, integrated with a continuous common space enabling all kinds of possibilities.

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