A former rubber factory, remade from within
A large industrial shell can become a destination before every room has been remade. In Tallinn’s Kopli district, Põhjala tehas has been reused for studios, events and other activity, with a garden as another reason for people to use the site.
EE EstoniaIn practice. Tallinn’s Põhjala tehas makes room for workshops, culture and a garden in an old industrial complex.
What to keep in view
Check the current tenant and events listings. Access varies across the site.
A mix of tenants makes different things possible
Some visitors come for an event. Others need space to make things or spend time outdoors. That mix can sustain activity across more of the week than a single programmed venue. The former factory’s courtyards and separate volumes help accommodate uses with different access needs.
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