Volta Gallery Lofts

Approx. 8700 m² gross enclosed area of commercial and residential building

Volta Galerii Lofts will be established in a historic Volta machine factory building dating back to 1912, featuring townhouse-style three-storey urban villas with high ceilings and 5-metre arched windows, along with commercial spaces characterised by a unique industrial interior. The villas are designed with private terraces and landscaped courtyards nestled between historic limestone walls, bringing the atmosphere and tranquillity of a countryside home right into the heart of the city.

The commercial spaces, defined by their industrial arched windows and generous ceiling heights, offer a unique opportunity for businesses seeking to create a space with bold character and a memorable spatial experience in a rapidly developing district.

The reconstruction of the historic machine factory building meant that, over the building’s lifespan, many changes had been made to its structure and openings. All limestone walls had to be carefully restored, and the precise shape and rhythm of the original large arched windows had to be reinstated. Additionally, the soil beneath the factory building contained a significant amount of contamination, which had to be removed on a larger scale than expected to meet building regulations. Designing three-storey lofts with innovative layouts (in the Estonian context) between historical walls posed exciting challenges in terms of spatial planning and technical systems, requiring optimal solutions. A completely new city street was also built alongside the building, running parallel to its nearly 300-metre-long façade. Thanks to expansive glass facades, an attractive, modern urban space filled with businesses and people is emerging in the heart of the Volta quarter.

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