The Ministry of Culture of Estonia is responsible for shaping and implementing national policy in the fields of culture, sport, heritage, media and audiovisual affairs. Through its support for cultural institutions and initiatives, the ministry contributes to the development of Estonia’s cultural field and its international visibility.
The Cultural Endowment of Estonia is a public-law institution that supports the arts, folk culture, physical culture and sport, as well as the construction and renovation of cultural buildings. Its funding enables the development of cultural projects, institutions and creative practice across Estonia.
LAUFEN is an international manufacturer of bathroom ceramics with a history of more than 100 years. The company specialises in the development, production and marketing of bathroom ceramics, combining technical expertise with a focus on design, quality and material innovation. LAUFEN is represented across the Nordic countries.
The Tallinn Urban Planning Department is partnering with Tallinn Architecture Biennale to organise the Vision Competition From Void to Value. The competition examines how Tallinn’s UNESCO-listed Gothic Old Town could become more accessible, usable and integrated into contemporary urban life. It invites proposals that rethink the Old Town as a socially and materially “cheap” urban structure, while working within strict heritage regulations and current market pressures.
The Estonian Academy of Arts (EKA) is Estonia’s leading public university for architecture, design, art and visual culture. Founded in 1914, EKA combines education, research and experimental practice, and plays a central role in shaping Estonia’s contemporary creative and architectural discourse. Through its international networks and interdisciplinary approach, EKA connects local knowledge with broader debates in art, design and the built environment.
The Estonian Museum of Architecture is Estonia’s central institution for collecting, researching and presenting architectural culture. Located in the historic Rotermann Salt Storage in Tallinn, the museum brings together architectural history, contemporary practice and public education. Its exhibitions and collections make Estonia’s built heritage accessible while also opening space for current and future-oriented discussions on architecture.
ArchDaily is one of the world’s most widely read architecture platforms. It provides architects, designers and the wider creative field with access to projects, ideas, interviews and resources related to the built environment. As an international media platform, ArchDaily contributes to the circulation of architectural knowledge and debate.
architektur.aktuell is one of the leading architecture magazines in the German-speaking world. Under the new direction of editor-in-chief Arian Lehner, it positions itself between discourse and practice, offering insights into the background and processes of the built environment. It is published regularly in a high-quality print edition as well as digitally via website, social media and newsletter with in-depth contributions.
KoozArch is a research-driven studio and digital magazine focused on architectural and design ideas. Through interdisciplinary dialogue, publishing, exhibition-making and public events, KoozArch explores how architecture can engage with social, cultural and environmental change. Its work foregrounds speculative and critical approaches to the built environment.