The last vacant plot in a mini-district near Stroomi beach has found its face

Lammi 6, the winning architectural design for the last vacant property in the Kodulahe quarter next to the Stroomi beach and forest, links the surrounding areas into one while respecting the green spaces that have become important for both residents and pedestrians. According to Arco Vara, the developer of Kodulahe, the entire development of the district will be complete when construction is finished.

Arco Vara, in cooperation with the Tallinn City Planning Authority, conducted an architectural competition for the Lammi 6 development area in the Kodulahe quarter of Tallinn’s Mustjõe settlement, which was won by a design by Molumba Architects called Trifolium. According to Miko Niinemäe, head of residential property developer Arco Vara, the winning design was not only pedestrian-friendly, but also had an outstanding connection with existing neighbouring properties.

“The plan is well designed with courtyards between the new buildings – creating safe and car-free green spaces, which, based on the experience of the area, are very important. In addition, Molumba’s design will create a green corridor linking the blocks, with a focus on pedestrian safety,” Niinemäe explained.

According to him, finding a solution that blends in with existing planning is a major challenge for architects and developers alike, but Molumba’s design has the potential for a spectacular result.

According to Oliver Alver, Deputy Head of the Tallinn City Planning Authority, the jury was unanimous about the winning entry and he agreed with Niinemäe’s observations: “The winning entry’s main trump card is its ability to see the wider planning area and the best integration of the proposed solution with the surrounding areas. A complete public and semi-public green space is created from north to south. The chain of green spaces is partly complemented by the courtyards of the perimetric buildings.”

The winning Lammi 6 architectural design will open up the commercial spaces of the development to the streets, while the… an inner courtyard, a playground and greenhouses with a small water eye that collects rainwater are set between blocks of windswept green space. The residential buildings are designed as four-storey buildings throughout, with spacious balconies planned for all apartments.

A total of six architectural firms took part in the competition. The head of Arco Vara said that the competition, which was carried out together with the Tallinn City Planning Authority, proves the interest of both parties in developing integrated residential and commercial areas. “Most of the real estate developers also have a desire to develop life in Estonia as well as in Tallinn, which is why it is important to understand that the entrepreneurs and the authorities have many common interests,” he added.

According to Niinemäe, the design of Lammi 6 has begun, but construction is scheduled to start in 2026.In the meantime, construction work continues on the Rannakalda building, which is scheduled for completion this year, and will be followed by the Soodi 6 property in the same quarter, which will have around 70 apartments. “The latter, Lammi 6, will be an important part of the overall Kodulahe development, and when construction is complete we will be able to say that Kodulahe is complete. With this, Arco Vara has created its own mini-neighbourhood in Tallinn, which will be home to around 2,000 people.”