Construction of Manufaktuur Quarter Begins in North Tallinn
Construction has begun on the second phase of the historic Manufaktuuri Quarter, which will bring over 150 environmentally sustainable homes to North Tallinn's green center. The Manufaktuuri 7 building will be completed by the end of next year.
"We are bringing new life to a historic industrial area that has been completely closed to the public for over ten years," said Henri Laks, member of the Hepsor board. "The Sitsi factory has been one of the most important industries in this area for over a hundred years, and this makes the place special both in content and architecturally. Through this project, we are creating significant added value for North Tallinn, preserving and valuing the old and dignified while complementing it with new contemporary solutions."
According to Laks, Manufaktuuri 7 is the second phase of the historic residential and business quarter in addition to Sitsi Õunaia, whose 269 homes were completed in 2019. In the third phase of the area's development, approximately 270 apartments and 5,600m2 of commercial space for offices, small shops, cafes and studios will be created in the historic factory building. Additionally, the quarter will include a kindergarten, parks and playgrounds.
"We want the person with their family to be at the center of life in this greenery – the quarter is open for simply spending free time, walking, playing with children and eating outdoors," said Laks. "From Manufaktuuri Quarter, it is easy to get around by tram, bus or bicycle, and residents can make green and healthy choices in their daily lives from movement to using services as close to home as possible. We have also moved parking completely underground so that the quarter is safe to spend time in. For our projects, sustainability and environmental awareness are important, which protects nature and minimizes the burden on the surrounding environment."
A-energy class, solar panels on the building roof, bicycle and cart storage and hobby rooms, electric car charging points, use of demolition waste in road construction and as filling material are just some examples of the green approach.
The fact that homebuyers consider the sustainability of the living environment and good location important is also evident from the number of apartment debt agreements and reservations, which by now already account for approximately 20% of the project's total volume, according to Laks.
The unique neighborhood development of Manufaktuuri Quarter includes a number of distinctive buildings protected as cultural monuments, which together with the surrounding apple orchard and ancient park trees form an environment of heritage value. The quarter's history dates back to 1900, when the Baltic Cotton Spinning and Weaving Factory was established under the charter confirmed by Emperor Nicholas II.
Nearby there is also much high-value urban space and striking architecture of North Tallinn: Noblessner and Seaplane Harbor, Telliskivi and Baltic Station, Patarei, Volta and Stroomi Beach and Pikakari.
"It is also significant that the Putukaväila green corridor with a direct connection via the road running through the quarter preserves nature and brings plenty of greenery and movement opportunities to the daily space of a person living near the city center," said Laks. "The quarter's large historic apple orchards with over a hundred fruit trees are also its crown jewel in terms of a good living environment."
The entire Kopli and North Tallinn will undergo much change and development in the coming years, and given its good location in relation to both the city and nature, it is one of Laks' favorite places to live in Tallinn.
On March 8th, the contract signed by Hepsor Phoenix 2 OÜ and Mitt&Perlebach is valued at 18.5 million euros, to which VAT is added. Manufaktuuri Quarter is being developed by Hepsor in cooperation with long-term partner Tolaram Group. The buildings were designed by Molumba architects, and the interior design solution was created by LÄVI interior architects.
