Manufactory Quarter

Baltic Cotton Factory was founded in 1898 and construction began the following year. The work initiated by architect Rudolf Otto von Knüppfer was continued by Erwin Bernhard. It was Tallinn’s first large industrial enterprise, around which a complete living environment was developed. This complex of buildings, with a very colorful history, has had many owners and even more workers – at its peak, the factory employed nearly 3,000 people.

Today, this area is being transformed into Manufactory Quarter – a modern and environmentally conscious urban space.

The former factory building is being converted into unique homes and commercial spaces, preserving the historic limestone and brick walls, high ceilings, and arched windows. The apartments will meet A-class energy efficiency standards, and buyers have the opportunity to participate in the planning of their future homes.

The quarter already includes Sitsi Apple Orchard homes, Manufaktuuri 7 buildings and the rapidly rising Manufaktuuri 12 houses. The area is enriched by green spaces, playgrounds, 100-year-old apple trees, and a planned kindergarten. Cars will be parked underground, giving more space to pedestrians – creating a so-called “soft city” environment: human-scale, green, and peaceful.

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Sustainable Solutions (Building Futures Together):

The Manufactory Quarter as a whole embraces a green mindset. For example, the Manufaktuuri 7 buildings are A-class energy-efficient buildings. Demolition waste is used in road construction, solar panels adorn the rooftops, and the entire quarter is situated in the North Tallinn greenbelt, next to the Pollinator Highway.

The factory building will be even more environmentally friendly. The building will be heated and cooled using geothermal energy, the exterior facade will be preserved, solar panels will cover the roof, and the building will offer hobby and storage spaces for bicycles and carts. Parking for cars will be entirely underground to ensure safe pedestrian movement within the quarter. Over 100-year-old apple orchards will be preserved and restored.