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TAGASIWhat will Tallinn be like in the distant future, in hundreds or thousands of years when perhaps only familiar fragments of today’s views have survived? Will the Old Town be there? Or perhaps Porto Franco? The City Hall in immaculate condition in the entirely unrecognisable Tallinn is an intriguing vision, an optimistic dream requiring immediate action to come true.
The City Hall is one of the key works in Estonian architectural history – a cultural temple by the sea, a prime example of a public space brimming with life until the early hours. In this vision, it would be enjoyed by the locals, visitors, friends and strangers all having fun, resting and working, wandering and chilling. Its changing landscapes and cinematographic interiors are open to all kinds of events, performances and competitions. Is there any other building like this?
Stretching to the sea in the best location of the city, it is in need of care and love, a delicate helping hand and, above all, faith. Its destruction must be stopped. It would be a disgrace to wait any longer, we must take action. The leaks must be patched and the outdoor spaces instantly tidied up. First we preserve, then we renovate. Step by step, the destruction will halt, authenticity remain and substance resurge.
The City Hall deserves people, it awaits visitors, buzz and new life.
The City Hall is relevant.
Text by: Anna-Liiza Izbaš, Jarmo Kauge, Grete Tiigiste
