Urban and Architectural vision for Paljassaare peninsula for Tallinn Architecture Biennale, 2017

Location: Paljassare, Tallin, Estonia

Prize: Honorary mention

Co-author: Tautvydas Rasiulis

Not if, but when the water has risen to the height no one has seen before, the land will start to look awfully like the sea. MOVEesti is a simulation scenario in which water levels are manipulated to create different landscapes in Paljassaare. To figure out how communities and architecture itself would evolve to suit this beautiful peninsula. In addition to that architectural manipulations were made to further examine the change which buildings would have to make to become more in tandem with the nature surrounding them. Lastly we argued that architectural relics which are in place could be used as stepping stones for the communities to come and learn about the place they will be living. Project describes communities and architecture blending in with the forces of nature and Paljassaare in particular. Examining natural water and wind forces as energy and spiritual sources for future living.

House that adapts to the surrounding environment

Community center built in the existing oil container

Community

Adapting house to the conditionns of the wind

Changes to the topography of the site because of changing water level