The Emperor’s Hall

THE EMPEROR’S HALLLOSSI 7, KURESSAARE The construction and finishing studies of Lossi 7 lay the groundwork for the design of the Kuressaare State Building, incorporating historically significant elements and solutions while blending them seamlessly with modern functionality. By the way, Lossi tänav translates from the Estonian language as Castle Street.  In 1784, Balthasar von Campenhausen, […]

Brotherhood of Blackheads

RESEARCH AT THE HOUSE OF THE BROTHERHOOD OF BLACKHEADS Delving into archaeological, construction, and finishing layer studies, the Brotherhood of Blackheads buildings, spanning from the 14th to the 20th century, stand as exceptional exemplars of secular and social architecture from the 19th century. These structures are not only integral components of Tallinn’s architectural historical heritage […]

Ammunition Warehouses of Peter the Great’s Sea Fortress

Ammunition Warehouses of Peter the Great’s Sea Fortress in Tallinn The ammunition warehouses stand as integral elements within the rich tapestry of military monuments that constitute the Peter the Great Sea Fortress, a pivotal entity in Tallinn’s military and settlement history, as well as in the annals of engineering and construction technology. These subterranean structures, […]

Tallinn Central Library at Estonia pst. 8

Tallinn Central Library The distinguished historicist structure at Estonia pst 8 is a 2-storey, T-shaped building, characterised by a lofty main section along the street front and a lower section towards the courtyard. The floors on both sides, positioned at different elevations, are linked by a central grand staircase. Erected in 1894-1895 for the Tallinn […]

City Archive at Tolli 8

city archive at tolli 8 The archive has three historical buildings at its disposal – Tolli 4, 6 and 8. The largest of them is the early classicist customs and packaging building Tolli 8 (architect J.C. Moor) built at the end of the 18th century. Previously, the city palace of Peter I was in the […]