The Estonian Concrete Association and the Association of Construction Material Producers of
Estonia have launched the “Estonian Concrete Building of the Year 2026” competition. The goal of
the competition is to strengthen the reputation of concrete as the most widely used domestic
building material and to promote the development of concrete architecture, concrete technology and
concrete construction.
“Once again this year a large number of buildings and structures in which concrete plays a key role
are being completed in Estonia,” said Imre Leetma, Chairman of the Board of the Estonian Concrete
Association. “We welcome not only residential and public buildings to our competition but also
industrial, infrastructure, agricultural and all kinds of other buildings and structures that demonstrate
the versatile possibilities of concrete as a construction material from different perspectives.”
Submissions for the concrete building competition can include:
- constructions, including buildings and structures, handed over to the client during 2026;
- constructions that have not previously been submitted to the competition;
- designs and procedures may also be entered.
The winning project or procedure will be one where the work of companies registered in Estonia
and concrete materials supplied from Estonia have played a significant role. When selecting the
winner, the jury will consider the professionalism and level of difficulty involved in the design and
construction of the project, as well as its quality and innovation.
The Grand Prix will be awarded to the author of the winning idea. The client, designer, builder,
formwork supplier, concrete product manufacturer and concrete supplier of the winning project will
also be recognised.
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The jury includes representatives from the Estonian Association of Architects, the Estonian
Concrete Association, the Estonian Association of Civil Engineers, the Estonian Association of
Construction Entrepreneurs, the Estonian Association of Architectural and Consulting Engineering
Companies, the Association of Construction Material Producers of Estonia, Heidelberg Materials
Kunda and the media. The competition organiser will convene the jury.
The deadline for submitting entries is December 11, 2026.
The winner will be announced at the nationwide Concrete Day in March 2027.
The concrete building competition is the oldest construction competition in Estonia and has been
organised continuously since 2000, marking its 27th edition this year.
The Concrete Building of the Year 2025 was the reconstruction of Tallinn City Theatre.
Grand Prix, architecture: Salto Arhitektid OÜ (Maarja Kask, Ralf Lõoke, Märten Peterson,
Andro Mänd);
Client: Tallinna Linnateater; Structural engineers: Inseneribüroo PIKE OÜ, Ekspertiis ja Projekt
OÜ; General contractor: Ehitus5ECO OÜ; Concrete works: Bildex Grupp OÜ; Concrete: Rudus
AS; Formwork: Ramirent Baltic AS.
The Concrete Building of the Year 2024 – Kalev Yacht Club marina building. Grand Prix, architecture –
Ülar Mark, Urban Mark OÜ.
The Concrete Building of the Year 2023 – private residence on Purje Street in Pirita. Grand Prix,
architecture – ÖÖ-ÖÖ Arhitektid OÜ: Ülo-Tarmo Stöör, Lembit-Kaur Stöör, Silver Liiberg.
The Concrete Building of the Year 2022 – Järve Towers. Grand Prix, architecture – Architect Martin Aunin:
Martin Aunin, Marti Kahu, Margid Saar, Martin Melioranski.
The Concrete Building of the Year 2021 – Port of Tallinn Cruise Terminal. Grand Prix, architecture – Salto
AB OÜ (Maarja Kask, Ralf Lõoke, Ragnar Põllukivi, Marja Viltrop, Margus Tamm) and Stuudio Tallinn OÜ
(Villem Tomiste).
The Concrete Building of the Year 2020 – Laaneotsa private residence in Harjumaa. Grand Prix – Joel
Kopli (KUU Arhitektid).
The Concrete Building of the Year 2019 – Estonian Academy of Security Sciences. Grand Prix – Arhitekt11
OÜ.
The Concrete Building of the Year 2018 – Estonian Academy of Arts. Grand Prix – KUU Arhitektid: Joel
Kopli, Koit Ojaliiv, Juhan Rohtla, Eik Hermann.
The Concrete Building of the Year 2017 – private residence in Viimsi. Grand Prix – client Mait Rõõmusaar.
The Concrete Building of the Year 2016 – Estonian National Museum. Grand Prix – DGT Architects (Dan
Dorell, Lina Ghotmeh, Tsuyoshi Tane).
The Concrete Building of the Year 2015 – Ihaste Bridge. Grand Prix – Ehituse ja Tarkvara Inseneribüroo
OÜ (Juhan Idnurm and Siim Idnurm).
The Concrete Building of the Year 2014 – Tondiraba Ice Hall. Grand Prix – Kadarik Tüür Arhitektid OÜ.
The Concrete Building of the Year 2013 – reconstruction of the Ülemiste traffic junction. Grand Prix – AS
K-Projekt (head designer).
The Concrete Building of the Year 2012 – reconstruction of the concrete structures of the Tallinn
Seaplane Harbour. Grand Prix – structural engineers Karl Õiger and Heiki Onton.
The Concrete Building of the Year 2011 – Cromatico sound sculpture. Grand Prix – sculptor Lukas Kühne.
The Concrete Building of the Year 2010 – private residence in Pirita. Grand Prix – architect Andres
Lember, Male Maja OÜ.
The Concrete Building of the Year 2009 – Tallink office building. Grand Prix – architect Meelis Press.
The Concrete Building of the Year 2008 – expansion of the passenger terminal at Tallinn Airport. Grand
Prix – architect Jean-Marie Bonnard, Sofreavia SA.
The Concrete Building of the Year 2007 – Puurmani arch bridge. Grand Prix – structural engineers Siim
Idnurm, Juhan Idnurm.
The Concrete Building of the Year 2006 – Luku-Expert office building. Grand Prix – architect Hindrek
Kesler.
The Concrete Building of the Year 2005 – TTP office building. Grand Prix – architect Meelis Press.
The Concrete Building of the Year 2004 – Ülemiste Hotel. Grand Prix – architect Martin Aunin.
The Concrete Building of the Year 2003 – private residence in Viimsi. Grand Prix – Arhitektibüroo Emil
Urbel.
The Concrete Building of the Year 2002 – Tartu Prison. Grand Prix – Arhitektuuribüroo Kalle Rõõmus AS.
The Concrete Building of the Year 2001 – dry bulk terminal in Muuga Harbour. Grand Prix – designer
Randväli ja Karema AS.
The Concrete Building of the Year 2000 – Rocca al Mare School. Grand Prix – Arhitektuuribüroo Urbel ja Peil.
The Estonian Concrete Association is an association promoting the use of concrete as a domestic
building material and consists of 85 companies, organisations and individuals.
The Association of Construction Material Producers of Estonia is an association of companies
active in the production and sale of construction materials and consists of 60 companies.
Additional information:
Imre Leetma, Chairman of the Board of the Estonian Concrete Association
Phone: +372 505 4447; e-mail: imre.leetma@heidelbergmaterials.com
Toomas Vainola, Executive Director of the Estonian Concrete Association
Phone: +372 648 1918; +372 50 366 50; e-mail: betoon@betoon.org
Marina Vaganova, Executive Director of the Association of Construction Material Producers of
Estonia
Phone: +372 648 1918; +372 52 25 110; e-mail: eetl@eetl.ee
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