The Estonian Concrete Association and the Estonian Association of Construction Material Producers have launched the “Estonian Concrete Building of the Year 2025” 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.
“Concrete, as a building material, is a great ally for architects and engineers in bringing their ideas to life,” said Imre Leetma, Chairman of the Board of the Estonian Concrete Association. “This autumn as well, we are looking forward to a diverse selection of the best in Estonian concrete construction for our competition,” Leetma added.
Submissions for the concrete building competition can include:
– Constructions – buildings and structures handed over during the year 2025;
– Constructions not yet previously submitted to the competition;
– Designs and procedures may be entered as well.
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, level of difficulty, quality, and innovation involved in the design and construction of the project. The main prize 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 construction journalism. The competition organizer will convene the jury.
The deadline for submitting entries is December 12, 2025.
The winner will be announced at the nation wide Concrete Day in March 2026.
The concrete building competition is the oldest construction competition in Estonia, having been organized continuously since 2000, marking its 26th edition this year.
The winner of The 2024 Concrete Building of the Year was Kalev Yacht Club marina building. Grand Prix, architecture – Ülar Mark, Urban Mark OÜ.
Client: Kalevi Jahtklubi MTÜ; Constructor: Constructo OÜ; General contractor: Maru Ehitus AS; Concrete works: Bildex Grupp OÜ; Concrete elements: Detailelement OÜ; Concrete: Rudus AS; Concrete cosmetics: Grest OÜ; Formwork: Doka Eesti OÜ.
The Concrete Building of the Year 2023 – private residence of Purje Street at 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 Architects (Joel Kopli, Koit Ojaliiv, Juhan Rohtla and 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 ja 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 – the reconstruction of the Ülemiste traffic junction. Grand Prix – AS K-Projekt (head designer).
The Concrete Building of the Year 2012 – the reconstruction of concrete structures of the Tallinn Seaplane Harbour. Grand Prix – constructors 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 – the expansion of passenger terminal of Tallinn Airport. Grand Prix – architect Jean-Marie Bonnard, Sofreavia SA.
The Concrete Building of the Year 2007 – Puurmani arch bridge. Grand Prix – constructors 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 – Architectural Bureau Emil Urbel.
The Concrete Building of the Year 2002 – Tartu Prison. Grand Prix – Architectural Bureau 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 – Architectural Bureau Urbel ja Peil.
