R6 in Rotermann Quarter R6 in Rotermann Quarter

R6 in Rotermann Quarter

Gatehouse of the historic industrial quarter in the heart of Tallinn

The Rotermann quarter is a former industrial area near the passenger port. R6 consists of a new commercial building and an old bread factory. The building stands at the entrance to the Rotermann quarter when entering from the city centre. In its essence, R6 conveys the historical feel of the quarter, with the new parts of the building in tune with the volumes and forms of the industrial architecture, while the narrow streets below are reminiscent of the Old Town.

The part of the building suspended above the entrance creates an impression of balance and lightness, the glass facade is articulated with a honeycomb structure. Since the building is located on the former seabed, it was a challenge for the engineers to build two underground floors next to the existing buildings. The restored limestone walls of the old part of the building create the foundation for the structure of the building’s form and function.

There are businesses and restaurants on the ground floor, and office spaces on the floors above. Some offices have a balcony or outdoor terrace, and there is a rooftop terrace for shared use.

Location
Tallinn
Client
US Real Estate
Commission
2014
Completed
June 2021
Size
12 000 m2
Landscape architect
Eleriin Tekko
Architecture
Raivo Kotov, Andrus Kõresaar, Ingrid Viskus, Lea Laidra, Indrek Mikk
Interior architecture
Raili Paling, Liina Kittask, M. Pressi Arhitektuuribüroo
View from the quarter. Photo: Tõnu Tunnel View from the quarter. Photo: Tõnu Tunnel
View from the quarter. Photo: Tõnu Tunnel
Inner street. Photo: Tõnu Tunnel Inner street. Photo: Tõnu Tunnel
Inner street. Photo: Tõnu Tunnel
View from Hobujaama Street View from Hobujaama Street
View from Hobujaama Street
View from Stalker street. Photo: Tõnu Tunnel View from Stalker street. Photo: Tõnu Tunnel
View from Stalker street. Photo: Tõnu Tunnel
3D section 3D section
3D section
Ground floor plan Ground floor plan
Ground floor plan
First floor plan First floor plan
First floor plan
Sixth floor plan Sixth floor plan
Sixth floor plan
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