Fahle House, Architectural monument in Juhkentali, Tallinn, Estonia
Fahle House merges a glass residential tower above a limestone boiler house, creating a distinctive profile between the airport and city center. The 19,400-square-meter (208,700-square-foot) complex holds apartments in the upper glass section and offices and services in the lower stone building.
The original limestone boiler house was designed by architect Erich Jacoby in 1926 and served as part of a cellulose and paper factory complex. KOKO Architects led a major renovation starting in 2007 that transformed the industrial site into a mixed residential and office development.
The building bears the owner's name and reflects how former industrial sites shape modern Tallinn's development. The way locals and visitors experience the contrast between old stone and new glass shows the city's approach to its manufacturing heritage.
The building is accessible by walking between the old stone section and the modern glass tower, which makes the site straightforward to explore. It sits conveniently between the airport and Tallinn's historic center, with public transportation and parking available nearby.
Circular markings on floors and ceilings show where the large industrial boilers once stood, giving visitors a direct connection to the site's factory past. These traces help readers see and feel how the space transformed from manufacturing to living.
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