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At Home in the Modern World

Tallinn, Estonia

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Since the fall of the USSR, Tallinn has managed to look unblinkingly to the future while still retaining vital elements of its past. A hotbed of northern art and design encircling a UNESCO World Heritage site, this Baltic City is fast becoming an architect’s paradise.

Jeanine Barone
The changing shape of Tallinn’s skyline is hotly debated, though coherent urban planning that incorporates renewable energy, energy efficiency, and natural lighting is on the rise.

Photo by: Jens Passoth

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