In Nomine announces that the new building for Tänavapuhastuse AS, a Tartu-based road maintenance company, was officially opened last week. The building spans over 2,000 square meters of net area and includes staff facilities, relaxation areas, repair and maintenance bays for road maintenance vehicles, a car wash, a sorting room for street sweepings, and storage areas for bulk materials. The construction cost was approximately €3 million, designed by architect Anders Jaano from Atect Projekt and built by Mapri Ehitus. The project manager was Olari Orm, and the site manager was Rasmus Jaagant.
The new building was completed at an impressive pace, precisely meeting the expectations of the Tartu road maintenance team. “The builder did an excellent job—the project was finished on time, and completing such a structure in 140 working days is almost miraculous. The team led by project manager Olari Orm and site manager Rasmus Jaagant was very professional! There’s also nothing negative to say about the quality of construction,” said Kink. He emphasized that the new facilities provide a significant morale boost for the street maintenance staff, making them happier and more motivated.
Tarmo Roos, CEO of Mapri Ehitus, noted that delivering the building within such a short timeframe was a significant challenge, but the experienced construction team handled it well. “We know that working in a new building is always much better than in an old one. We wish Tartu residents an even cleaner and greener city. Of course, the City of Good Thoughts is already tidy and lush during summer. This year, we are working on several projects in South Estonia, including residential developments near Raadi in the city’s outskirts, a cheese warehouse for Valio Eesti in Võru, and earlier this spring, we handed over an office building to Eesti Energia.”
The building features an innovative solution: a Cor-Ten facade. This material is a type of weathering steel slightly alloyed to form a patina layer that protects the surface from weather conditions. Initially reddish-brown and resembling rust, the patina darkens over time, creating a durable and unique appearance.
