The Academy of Arts outdoor space – a creative meeting place that connects urban space and creativity.
AADRESS: Põhja pst 7, Tallinn
TELLER: Estonian Academy of Arts
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE: KINO
ARCHITECTURE: KUU Architects
CONSULTATIONS: Printsiip OÜ
BUILDING: Astlanda Construction, 2018
PREEMIA: Cultural Endowment of Estonia in architecture, architecture winner 2019; The Annual Award of the Estonian Association of Architects 2019
The outdoor space of EKA is divided into a semi-private courtyard and public areas along Kotzebue and Põhja pst. Distinctive paving highlights entrances and key locations, while the minimalist design offers seating and bike parking. The main entrance square serves as the primary meeting point and has a visual connection to the park across the street. The courtyard, divided by a staircase gallery, is a shaded outdoor room for studying, relaxing, and hosting workshops. Climbing plants in the shaded courtyard reach for light. The small square along Kotzebue Street is ideal for displaying student works and expanding the caf© or hosting outdoor events in summer.
