HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ARCHITECTURE CONCEPT

Kastani Kvartal – Nature-Inspired Urban Living

Kastani Kvartal is a thoughtfully designed residential complex situated in Tallinn’s Õismäe district, transforming a former parking lot into a vibrant and nature-rich living environment. Covering 4,000 m², this project integrates seamlessly into the existing urban fabric, benefiting from proximity to major connecting roads, schools, kindergartens, and other essential family-oriented amenities. The neighborhood’s identity, characterized by nearby seven-storey panel houses, is enhanced through sensitive architectural dialogue.

The buildings feature large terraces oriented towards the southeast and southwest, offering abundant natural light and extended outdoor living space. Facades incorporate carefully chosen colored concrete elements complemented by warm wooden finishes, with a palette dominated by green and beige tones. This choice reflects the project’s name—Kastani (Chestnut)—and ensures the architecture harmoniously blends into the lush surroundings.

Two building volumes are connected by a common parking structure comprising two levels—one underground and one at ground level—creating a convenient and unobtrusive parking solution. The plinth formed by the roof of the ground-level parking serves as a vibrant shared space, accommodating public uses such as café terraces, cozy sitting areas, and communal gardens. Additionally, it extends as private terraces for second-floor apartments, fostering both community spirit and individual comfort.

On the ground floor, carefully integrated commercial spaces such as cafés and small studios activate the street level, enhancing multifunctionality, street life, and community safety. The uppermost floor hosts spacious apartments that offer remarkable views across the city, providing residents with an inspiring urban panorama. Kastani Kvartal exemplifies a contemporary, holistic approach to residential architecture, combining urban connectivity, sustainable living, and everyday closeness to nature.