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The Estonian Concrete Association and the Estonian Association of Construction Material Producers announce the “Estonian Concrete Building of the Year 2024” competition. The goal of the competition is to enhance the reputation of concrete as a domestic building material and to promote the development of concrete architecture, concrete technology, and concrete construction.

“The high participation in Estonia’s oldest continuously running construction competition continues to demonstrate the diverse advantages of concrete, the most widely used building material,” said Imre Leetma, Chairman of the Estonian Concrete Association. “Each year, numerous buildings and structures are completed in Estonia where concrete plays a central role. We eagerly await the most outstanding projects to participate in our anniversary competition,” added Leetma.

Submissions for the concrete building competition can include:

• Constructions – buildings and structures handed over during the year 2024;
• 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. Recognition will also be given to the client, designer, builder, formwork supplier, concrete product manufacturer, and concrete supplier of the winning project. 

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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 6, 2024. The winner will be announced at the nation wide Concrete Day in March 2025. The concrete building competition is the oldest construction competition in Estonia, having been organized continuously since 2000, marking its 25th edition this year.

The winner of The 2023 Concrete Building of the Year was  –  private residence in Pirita, Purje Street. Grand prix, architecture: ÖÖ-ÖÖ Architects OÜ: Ülo-Tarmo Stöör, Lembit-Kaur Stöör, Silver Liiberg. Interior architect: ÖÖ-ÖÖ Architects OÜ: Mari-Liis Süld, client: private individual, structural engineer: Estkonsult OÜ, main contractor: Mõttegrupp OÜ, concrete works: PR Betoon OÜ, concrete: Heidelberg Materials Betoon AS, concrete cosmetics: Grest OÜ, formwork: PERI AS.
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.

What will be the best concrete building of 2023?

The Estonian Concrete Association and the Association of Construction Material Producers of Estonia have announced the Estonian Concrete Building of the Year 2023 contest. The aim of the contest is to raise the reputation of concrete as a domestic building material and to contribute to the development of concrete architecture, concrete technology and concrete construction.

“Concrete, as the most widely used building material, is indispensable in the creation of the widest variety of buildings and structures, allowing architects, designers and builders to take advantage of the material’s most diverse properties,“ said Imre Leetma, the Chairman of the Estonian Concrete Association. “This kind of versatile use of concrete is what we also hope to see in the upcoming contest,“ Leetma added. 

The contest is open to entries including:
– constructions – buildings and structures handed over during the year 2023;
– constructions not yet previously submitted to the competition;
– designs and procedures may be entered as well.   

The winner of the contest is the object or procedure where a significant contribution has been made by an enterprise registered in Estonia and concrete materials delivered from Estonia. In selecting the winner, the professionalism of engineering and construction will be taken into account, as well as the sophistication, quality, and innovation of the object. The Grand Prix of the contest is awarded to the author of the winning idea. The contractor, engineer, constructor, formwork supplier, concrete elements producer and concrete supplier will be recognized separately. See also: https://www.betoon.org/aasta-betoonehitis/voistlusest/konkursi-tingimused/

The jury is composed of representatives of 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 jury is summoned by the promoter of the contest.

The deadline for submissions is December 8th, 2023. The winner will be announced at the Estonian Concrete Day event in March 2024.
The Concrete Building of the Year contest is the oldest construction competition in Estonia, held annually since 2000, for the 24th time this year.

The Concrete Building of the Year 2022 was Järve Towers. The winner of the Grand Prix, for architecture – Arhitekt Martin Aunin: Martin Aunin, Marti Kahu, Margid Saar, Martin Melioranski.
Additional awards: contractor – TTP AS; construction – E-Betoonelement OÜ,  Inseneribüroo Pike OÜ; general contractor – TTP AS; concrete elements – E-Betoonelement OÜ; concrete works – PR Betoon OÜ, E-Betoonelement OÜ, Maru Betoonitööd OÜ; concrete – Rudus AS; formworks – Peri AS.  

The Concrete Building of the Year 2021 – Port of Tallinn Cruise Terminal. Grand Prix – 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.

What will be the best Estonian concrete building of 2022?

The Estonian Concrete Association and the Association of Construction Material Producers of Estonia have announced the Estonian Concrete Building of the Year 2022 contest. The aim of the contest is to raise the reputation of concrete as a domestic building material and to contribute to the development of concrete architecture, concrete technology and concrete construction.

“Despite the difficult times, Estonia is building eagerly – completed and on completion are many new schools, healthcare and cultural buildings, infrastructure objects, agricultural and industrial constructions, defence buildings and facilities, apartment, private and office buildings,“ said Imre Leetma, the Chairman of the Estonian Concrete Association. “The best of them are all expected to partake in the contest.”

The contest is open to entries including:
– constructions – buildings and structures handed over during the year 2022;
– constructions not yet previously submitted to the competition;
– designs and proceedings may be entered as well.

The winner of the contest is the object or proceeding where a significant part has been on an enterprise registered in Estonia and on concrete materials delivered from Estonia. In selecting the winner, the professionalism of engineering and construction are taken into account, as well as the exactingness, quality, and innovation of the object. The Grand Prix of the contest goes to the author of the winning idea. The contractor, engineer, constructor, formwork supplier, and concrete supplier will be recognized as well.
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The jury comprises of representatives of 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, AS Kunda Nordic Tsement and construction journalism. The jury is summoned by the promoter of the contest.

The deadline for submissions is December 2nd, 2022. The winner will be announced at the Estonian Concrete Day event in March 2023.

The Concrete Building of the Year contest is the oldest construction competition in Estonia, held annually since 2000, for the 23rd time this year.

The Concrete Building of the Year 2021 – Port of Tallinn Cruise Terminal. The winner of the Grand Prix, for architecture – Salto AB OÜ (Maarja Kask, Ralf Lõoke, Ragnar Põllukivi, Marja Viltrop, Margus Tamm) and Stuudio Tallinn OÜ (Villem Tomiste).
Special awards: contractor: Tallinna Sadam AS; constructor: Sweco Projekt AS; general contractor: YIT Eesti AS; concrete works: Azelta Projekt OÜ, Savekate OÜ, Ideia OÜ; concrete: Framm AS, Betoonimeister AS, Rudus AS; concrete products: Narva-Bark AS, VMT Betoon AS, Muuga Betoonelement AS, Mammut Element OÜ; formworks: Ramirent Baltic AS.

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.

The winners of the Concrete Building of the Year award for 2021 were announced today at the event of the annual Concrete Day. 

The Estonian Concrete Building of the Year 2021 is Port of Tallinn Cruise Terminal.

The main prize, architecture – Salto AB OÜ (Maarja Kask, Ralf Lõoke, Ragnar Põllukivi, Marja Viltrop, Margus Tamm) and Stuudio Tallinn OÜ (Villem Tomiste). 

Client: Tallinna Sadam AS
Constructor: Sweco Projekt AS
General Contractor: YIT Eesti AS
Concrete works: Azelta Projekt OÜ, Savekate OÜ, Ideia OÜ
Concrete: Framm AS, Betoonimeister AS, Rudus AS
Concrete products: Narva-Bark AS, VMT Betoon AS, Muuga Betoonelement AS, Mammut Element OÜ
Formworks: Ramirent Baltic AS.

A short video of the Port of Tallinn Cruise Terminal can be accessed here:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/856l6ntrjhogvbb/AABUkjM57PfIOaI9CAQ0GAaga?dl=0

Comment of the jury: „For the design of an outstanding multifunctional building, where the versatile uses of concrete can be seen perfectly, opening up the Tallinn seaside city space in a new quality.”
The chairman of the jury, Aadu Kana: „AS Tallinna Sadam has done a great job of opening up the previously closed Tallinn seaside area to the public as well as to our guests in an attractive way.” 

Selection of photos of winning projects can be accessed and downloaded here:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ytmd5g986mm6v16/AABPd8LO7ma4I1QyUwszqiNEa?dl=0

Special award: Riia-Vaksali street traffic junction’s bridge and tunnels, Tartu.
Architecture: PART OÜ (Sille Pihlak, Siim Tuksam).
Comment of the jury: „For outstanding concrete architecture in creating a fluid and inclusive infrastructure design and an urban landmark.”
The chairman of the jury, Aadu Kana: „The plasticity of concrete has an important role in achieving a strong and effective architectural form.”

Special award: Tabasalu School, Harjumaa.
Architecture: Andro Mänd (Hoov AB OÜ) and Pelle-Sten Viiburg (Doomino Arhitektid OÜ).
Comment of the jury: „For creating a functionally complete school building with impressive concrete exterior wall elements and thoughtful details.”

Special award: Mary Kay Music Studio in Mölndal, Sweden.
Concrete elements: E-Betoonelement OÜ.
Comment of the jury: „For a consistently innovative approach in implementing design solutions for concrete elements.”

Special award from the Estonian Association of Civil Engineers was awarded to Stricto Project OÜ – the head designer of the constructions of the Riia-Vaksali street bridge and tunnels.

Special award from Äripäev newspaper was awarded to Nordecon AS – the general contractor of the Kindluse School project.

The Estonian Concrete Building of the Year competition, organized for the twenty-second time this year, has been launched to introduce the public to the wide range of uses for concrete and to recognize people who have used the domestic building material, the opportunity-rich and well-formable concrete, in their projects.

This year’s competition received 16 works. The submission was open to concrete buildings and structures and procedures within buildings that were handed over to the contractor in 2021.

The jury of the Concrete Building of the Year 2021 consisted of representatives from the Estonian construction associations: Tiit Trummal from the Union of Estonian Architects, Johannes Pello from the Estonian Concrete Association, Indrek Peterson from the Estonian Association of Construction Entrepreneurs, Indrek Laul from the Estonian Association of Civil Engineers, Johann-Aksel Tarbe from the Estonian Association of Architectural and Consulting Engineering Companies, Enno Rebane from the Association of Construction Material Producers of Estonia, the chairman of the jury Aadu Kana from Kunda Nordic Tsement AS, as well as the representatives of construction journalists – Teeli Remmelg, Editor-in-Chief of the construction publications of Äripäev, Liivi Tamm, Editor-in-Chief of the magazine EhitusEST, and the Finnish architect Maritta Koivisto – Editor-in-Chief of the magazine Betoni.

The competition Estonian Concrete Building of the Year 2021 begins

The Estonian Concrete Association and the Association of Construction Material Producers of Estonia have announced the Estonian Concrete Building of the Year 2021 contest. The aim of the contest is to raise the reputation of concrete as a domestic building material and to contribute to the development of concrete architecture, concrete technology and concrete construction. 

“The Estonian construction landscape is full of brisk construction activities and many necessary buildings will be completed this year,” said Imre Leetma, the Chairman of the Estonian Concrete Association. “All completed concrete buildings will be expected to the contest.”

The contest is open to entries including:
– constructions – buildings and structures – that will be handed over to the client during the year 2021;
– constructions that have not yet been previously submitted to the competition;
– designs and proceedings may be entered as well.   

The winner of the contest is the object or proceeding where a significant part has been on an enterprise registered in Estonia and on concrete materials delivered from Estonia. In selecting the winner, the professionalism of engineering and construction are taken into account, as well as the exactingness, quality, and innovation of the object. The Grand Prix of the contest goes to the author of the winning idea. The contractor, engineer, constructor, formwork supplier, and concrete supplier will be recognized as well. 

See also: http://localhost/betoonx/aasta-betoonehitis/voistlusest/konkursi-tingimused/

The jury comprises of representatives of 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, AS Kunda Nordic Tsement and construction journalism. The jury is summoned by the promoter of the contest. 

The deadline for submissions is 3 December 2021. The winner will be announced on the Estonian Concrete Day in March 2022.  The Concrete Building of the Year contest is the oldest construction competition in Estonia, held annually since 2000, for the 22nd time this year. 

The Concrete Building of the Year 2020 was Laaneotsa private residence in Harjumaa. Grand Prix, architecture – Joel Kopli (KUU Arhitects). Contractor Award: private person. Constructor Award: Mihkel Kannelmäe. Construction Award: Mapri Ehitus OÜ. Concrete Works Award: Evocon Grupp OÜ. Concrete Supplier Award: HC Betoon AS. Formwork Award: Peri AS.

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. 

An overview book of the 21st century Estonian concrete construction, “Concrete Book – Concrete Buildings in the 21st Century Estonia”, has been published commissioned by the Estonian Concrete Association and the Association of Construction Material Producers of Estonia.

The richly illustrated book with texts in Estonian, English, and Russian, gives an overview of the contemporary Estonian concrete architecture and construction on the basis of the winning works of the Concrete Building of the Year contest, the oldest construction contest in Estonia.

The book contains numerous interviews with Estonian architects, constructors, managers of construction and concrete companies, as well as overview articles on the history of Estonian concrete architecture (by Karin Paulus) and the history of the Concrete Building of the Year contest (by Eva Kiisler).

“When we think about our living environment, the contemporary country and society are unthinkable without concrete and artificial stone,” the chairman of the Estonian Concrete Association Imre Leetma says in the book’s preface. “Everyone can ponder, browsing through this book, whether these winners reflect the environment around us on a broader scale. Are these buildings, or at least some of them becoming landmarks? Imprints in stone of their own time.”

Betooniraamat. Eesti 21. sajandi betoonehitis.

Konkursi „Aasta betoonehitis“ võidutööd, 2000-2020.

Concrete Book. Concrete Buildings in the 21st Century Estonia.

Winning Works of the Estonian Concrete Building of the Year Contest, 2000-2020.

Бетонная книга. Эстонское бетонное строение 21-го века.

Работы-победители конкурса «Эстонское бетонное строениие года», 2000-2020.

Editor: Toomas Kään.

Texts: Eva Kiisler, Maris Mändel, Karin Paulus, Leele Välja.

Translation into English: Piret Eesmaa, Magnus Räpp.

Translation into Russian: Igor Širai.

Language editor: Jolana Aru.

Richly illustrated with photos.

Designer: Andres Tali.

Print: Tallinna Raamatutrükikoda.

224 p.

The publication was commissioned by the Estonian Concrete Association and the Association of Construction Material Producers of Estonia.

Publisher: In Nomine.

ISBN 978-9916-4-0586-4

The publishing of the book was funded by 21 Estonian construction companies and the Estonian Concrete Association.

The Estonian Concrete Association is an association promoting the use of concrete as a

domestic building material consisting of 77 companies, organizations and individuals.

The Estonian Concrete Association announced today, at the event of the annual Concrete Day, the winners of the Concrete Building of the Year award for 2020.

The Concrete Building of the Year 2020 is Laaneotsa private house in Harjumaa.

The main prize, architecture – Joel Kopli (KUU Arhitektid).

Contractor award: private person

Constructor award: Mihkel Kannelmäe

Construction award: Mapri Ehitus OÜ

Concrete works award: Evocon Grupp OÜ

Concrete award: HC Betoon AS

Formworks award: Peri AS

A short video of the Laaneotsa private house can be accessed here:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/ilft1c223gr4mdd/AAAVSlAAGvxf78U3Pymx61IOa?dl=0

The jury’s comment: “It is a building where concrete has been used both delicately and professionally. The building blends perfectly into the surrounding landscape, creating a complete living environment. On the exterior, we see a black wooden board surface in a playful dialogue with white concrete. Both materials have a similar surface profile. Concrete is at the forefront indoors, while at the same time combining all the different materials into one. The solutions used for floor and wall communications made it possible to create and highlight clean concrete surfaces. Due to its neutral colour and rough nature, concrete beautifully emphasizes other materials as well.”

The chairman of the jury, Aadu Kana, added: “Concrete, wood, steel, and glass as main materials create an elegant whole. Charming and thoughtful details, careful construction, and a respectful attitude towards the material and the environment stand out.”

A selection of photos of the winning project can be accessed and downloaded here:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/kxbnudc1i1opx8z/AAAWLA6HFd6_jbjk89B5tM_Ea?dl=0

Special award: the joint study and accommodation building of the Narva Study Centre of the Estonian Academy of Security Sciences and the University of Tartu Narva College.

Constructor – Nordecon AS.

The jury’s comment: “For the construction of a functionally versatile and socially sensitive building, where concrete not only plays a supporting role but is also aesthetically and architecturally influential. The result is a robust and well-thought-out building that can establish itself in an existing urban environment. The importance of concrete is especially evident in load-bearing and technically demanding structures.”

The chairman of the jury, Aadu Kana: “High-quality concrete surfaces give the public spaces of the building a clear and uniform look and harmonize in style with the wooden constructions of the residential floors.”

Special award: apartment building at Toom-Kuninga 15, Tallinn.

Client: Metro Capital OÜ

Concrete elements: E-Betoonelement OÜ.

The jury’s comment: “For a bold and unique facade solution, where tastefully versatile concrete elements of the facade support the well-thought-out volumetric solution of the buildings.”

The chairman of the jury, Aadu Kana: “We recognize the responsible production of high-quality concrete elements with many imaginative variations. The extensive delivery of elements was carried out as a complex logistical operation, in cooperation with 8 factories from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.”

Special award: reconstruction of the Narva Castle convent house.

Architecture and interior design: Arhitektuuribüroo JVR and Stuudio Truus:
Kalle Vellevoog, Tiiu Truus, Andrus Andrejev, Martin Prommik, Lidia Zarudnaja, Annika Liivo.

The jury’s comment: “For the skilful joining of a historic body and concrete. An architectural solution of a composition of stairs and partition ceilings between historic stone walls that recognizes concrete as a material and is impressively expressive.”

The chairman of the jury, Aadu Kana: “The delicate treatment of the new and old construction and the piety-sensitive valuation of all the details are admirable. With the creative cooperation of the architect and the building constructor and the outstanding workmanship of the builder, an outstanding solution has been achieved, where the historical view has been broadened through a new movement.”

The special award from the magazine Ehitaja was given to Sillamäe City Government as the contractor of the Sillamäe seafront promenade.

The special award from the Estonian Association of Civil Engineers was given to the designer of the Torn apartment building – Pikoprojekt OÜ.

The Concrete Building of the Year competition, organized for the twenty-first time this year, has been launched to introduce the public to the wide range of uses for concrete and to recognize people who have used domestic building materials – opportunity-rich and well-formable concrete.

This year’s competition received 29 works. The submission was open to concrete buildings and structures and procedures used within the buildings that were handed over to the contractor during 2020.

The jury of the Concrete Building of the Year 2020 consisted of representatives from the Estonian

construction associations: Maarja Kask from the Union of Estonian Architects, Johannes Pello from the Estonian Concrete Association, Indrek Peterson from the Estonian Association of Construction Entrepreneurs, Heiki Meos from the Estonian Association of Civil Engineers, Johann-Aksel Tarbe from the Estonian Association of Architectural and Consulting Engineering Companies, Enno Rebane from the Association of Construction Material Producers of Estonia, the chairman of the jury Aadu Kana, as well as the representatives of construction journalists – Eva Kiisler, Editor-in-Chief of the magazine Ehitaja, Liivi Tamm, Editor-in-Chief of the magazine EhitusEST, and the Finnish architect Maritta Koivisto – Editor-in-Chief of the magazine Betoni.

The Estonian Concrete Association is an association promoting the use of concrete as a

domestic building material consisting of 77 companies, organizations and individuals. 

The Association of Construction Material Producers of Estonia is an association of companies active in the production and sale of construction materials consisting of 62 companies.

Additional information:

Aadu Kana, Chairman of the Jury of the Concrete Building of the Year Award 2020, honorary member of the Estonian Concrete Association
Tel: +372 50 49 477

Toomas Vainola, Executive Director of the Estonian Concrete Association,

Tel: +372 50 36 650; +372 648 1918; e-mail: betoon@betoon.org

Enno Rebane, Executive Director of the Association of Construction Material Producers of Estonia   Tel: +372 51 82 662; +372 648 1918; e-mail: eetl@eetl.ee

www.betoon.org

www.eetl.ee

Estonian Concrete Association

Press Release

25.05.2021

Imre Leetma elected as the new chairman of the Estonian Concrete Association

The management board of the Estonian Concrete Association elected Imre Leetma, the Sales Director of AS Kunda Nordic Tsement, as the new chairman of the association. The former chairman, Tiit Roots, led the association for five years, 2016-2021.

“We have tried to increase the membership of the association by involving different people, industries and companies related to concrete,” said the previous chairman Tiit Roots. “Electing a new chairman keeps the management of the organization fresh and helps to carry out new ideas,” Roots added. 

Imre Leetma has been active in the association for many years, being a member of the management board since 2010. 

Imre Leetma: „The Estonian Concrete Association has become a well-visible, functioning organization, whose membership has been growing constantly. We definitely want to continue the established system of professional training, that has produced good outcomes in the form of well-recognized professional publications. Over the years, the areas of activity of the association have expanded, enabling more and more employees of the member companies to be involved in various working groups and initiatives. Introducing the advantages of concrete as the most important modern domestic building material has no limits!”

Imre Leetma was born 21.11.1962. He has graduated the Tallinn Polytechnic Institute (TalTech) in 1986 as construction engineer and the Estonian Business School in 1994 (MBA studies).  

Imre Leetma has worked as a foreman, department manager, and project manager in various repair and construction companies (1986-1994), as the retail sales engineer at Shell Estonia (1994-96), the technical manager at Shell Baltics (1996-97), the purchase engineer at Shell CEE (in Budabest 1997-99), the development engineer of the Engineering Centre of Oil Products at Shell Europe (1999-2000), the development manager of the retail sales market of Baltics and St. Petersburg at Shell (2000-03), the chairman of the supervisory board at Shell Eesti AS (2000-03), the development manager at Kunda Nordic Tsement (2004-06), the cement sales director of the Baltics at HeidelbergCement Northern Europe (2012-20), the sales director at Kunda Nordic Tsement (since 2006).

In his free time he enjoys sports (basketball, cycling, Alpine skiing) and travelling.

The Estonian Concrete Association (founded in 2004) is an organization promoting the use of concrete as a domestic building material and includes 77 companies, organizations and individuals. 

Further information:

Imre Leetma, Chairman of the Management Board of the Estonian Concrete Association

Tel: +372 505 4447; e-mail: imre.leetma@knc.ee   

Toomas Vainola, Executive Director of the Estonian Concrete Association

Tel: +372 50 36 650; +372 648 1918; e-mail: betoon@betoon.org

www.betoon.org 

https://www.facebook.com/betoon.org 

Nominees of the „Estonian Concrete Building of the Year 2020“ competition has been elected. The winners will be announced on Concrete Day at the end of May.

Check out the nominees here:

Nominendid