Liven Builds Kadakadabra Homes on the Edge of Harku Forest, Which Future Residents Design Themselves
Residential real estate developer Liven is creating new Kadakadabra homes in the Haabersti district near Harku Forest, based on research mapping the expectations of people planning to move to the area. The living environment being created pays considerable attention to diverse outdoor spaces.
According to Liven's CEO Andero Laur, the research clearly showed that in addition to the home itself, the environment surrounding the home is becoming increasingly important to people. "Well-thought-out and comfortable courtyards and diverse outdoor spaces that promote movement and safety stood out in particular. These are factors that directly affect the daily quality of life of future residents," said Andero Laur.
In the Kadakadabra development, these expectations have been taken into account in both the placement of buildings and the planning of the space between buildings. In the development's varied and landscaped outdoor space, there are both play and rest areas. The goal is to create a comprehensive living environment where different shared areas support both active movement and peaceful recreation.
A well-thought-out living environment for everyone
The detailed plan for Kadaka Road 88 was approved in February 2026, and the development's total volume is planned to include approximately 400 new homes. This year will see the start of the first phase, which includes a total of 98 two- to five-room apartments in three- and four-story buildings.
The author of the project's architectural solution is Pluss Architects OÜ, whose winning design was selected in an architectural competition held last year. The solution combines distinctive architecture and well-thought-out outdoor space.
"Kadakadabra takes into account the needs of residents of different ages so that it would be comfortable for everyone – both for children and for elderly people," said architect Indrek Allmann.
Focus is on reducing environmental impact
In addition to the quality of the living environment, Liven is also paying considerable attention to energy efficiency and sustainability in the Kadakadabra project. The goal is to achieve LEED Gold certification, which evaluates the overall environmental impact of buildings.
"For us, it is important that energy efficiency is not limited solely to A-energy class, but encompasses a broader reduction in environmental impact, comfort in the use of buildings, and the overall quality of the living environment. The Kadakadabra project is the next step in this direction," explained Laur.
