# Competitve Ice-chitecture Tallinn, Estonia's New Town Hall Design By Yoon Sui Yin | Published 2009-06-24 | Updated 2009-06-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tallin-town-hall References: [bustler.net](http://www.bustler.net/index.php/article/big_to_design_tallinns_new_city_hall/) & [big.dk](http://www.big.dk/) Recently there was an international competition to design the new town hall in Tallinn, Estonia. The Danish architects [Bjarke Ingels Group](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst), together with Adams Kara Taylor of the UK, came out winners for the best architectural concept. The winning design features a cluster of [administrative buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stroud-green-housing-centre) with large panoramic windows that are arranged around a public square, allowing citizens to see into the building while ensuring lots of natural light into the structure itself. The same concept is applied to the [tower with a steeply sloping roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves), the underside of which is mirrored creating a “huge democratic periscope”. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Transparent Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to incorporate large panoramic windows in buildings to create transparent and open spaces. - **Natural Lighting:** Opportunity to utilize natural light in architectural designs for energy efficiency and a more inviting environment. - **Mirrored Structures:** Potential for incorporating mirrored surfaces in buildings to create unique visual effects and architectural statements. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects can leverage transparent and natural-lighting designs to create innovative and sustainable structures. - **Construction:** Construction companies have opportunities to implement mirrored structures in urban developments, adding aesthetic appeal and distinctiveness. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can integrate transparent architecture and natural light to create visually appealing and vibrant spaces for residential and commercial projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pier-Side Dynamic Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-hq.md) - [Textured Glass Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helsinki-design-and-architecture-museum.md) - [Wave-Inspired Civic Halls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sail-congress-centre.md) - [Stepped Office Blocky Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/landsec.md) - [Sculptural Photocoltaic Theater Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opera-and-ballet-theatre-of-kosovo.md) - [Torontonian Civic Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-lawrence-market-north.md) - [Distinctive Airlifted Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karka-tower.md) - [Renovated Historic Design Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boksto-6.md) - [Wooden Traditional Finnish Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espoo-house.md)