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Estonia will soon offer free public transportation

Estonia started providing free public transportation for local residents in 2013 in the capital city, Tallinn,...

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Angular timber huts tap into Estonia’s ancient identity

This cluster of angular timber huts is more than just easy on the eyes—its light-filled design also pays homage...

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Former Angry Bird marketing guru wants to build a $15 billion underwater tunnel

Peter Vesterbacka, the former marketing chief for the smash hit mobile game Angry Birds, has embraced a new challenge:...

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Cozy READER shelter made from plywood offers escape into the world of books

Have you ever fantasized about burrowing into a tree trunk like a squirrel? First-year architecture and urban planning...

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Estonia’s new National Museum replaces an old Soviet air base near Tartu

The monolithic building sits on a site which was part of the Raadi Manor area, owned by an aristocratic family...

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Luzinterruptus Strikes Again with Luminous Street Heartbeats Installation

The clandestine artists filled the bags with a red liquid to give the final product a somewhat haunting look. The...

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Estonia Launches World’s First Nationwide EV Fast-Charging Network

Estonia just launched the world’s first nationwide EV fast-charging network with chargers placed in every town,...

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“A Path in the Forest” by Tetsuo Kondo is a Floating Woodland Trail in Estonia

There's something magical about the forest, but people often need a little help seeing these natural monuments...

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Keha3’s Flexible Bike Racks Evoke Fields of Grass and Flowers

We love that more and more people are using green transportation to get around, and design studios are reacting...

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Striking Black NO99 Theater Is a Temporary Structure Made From Straw Bales

The strawbale building replaces a previous theater used to entertain soviet troops, which has been abandoned for...

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Lovely Stacked Wood Outdoor Theater in Estonia Will Be Recycled After 12 Plays

This wonderful outdoor theater incorporates the adjoining pond, trees, and park into its set design, taking advantage...

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ECOBAY: New Sustainable City for Estonia

There's something about the prospect of starting an entire city from scratch that's sure to stir the imagination,...

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