PAKK pavilion is an experimental timber architecture research building in Tallinn city center. The pavilion combines projects from three research groups’ ongoing projects through which building materials are tested, structural systems analysed and facade system prototyped.
Project executors: EKA PAKK, Myceen OÜResearchers: dr Siim Tuksam, dr Sille Pihlak, dr Renee Puusepp
Period: 10.10.2024-09.10.2026
Funding: European Union and the Estonian Research Council through the project “PUUSTER” TEM-TA80 , EKA development grant, Estonian Academy of Arts, Myceen OÜ
In the test house, mycelium-based insulation panels will be monitored with sensors to gather data on their performance. The materials for the foundation and exterior wall of the pavilion will be tested. Additionally, volumetric renovation facade modules will be applied to create balconies, terraces, and accessways. In the test house we’ll initiate studies on reusing wood and exploring ways to incorporate low-value wood into building practices.
Myceen is developing novel mushroom mycelium-based materials. The test house will be one of the first buildings in the world to use mycelium-based insulation. This also marks a significant step toward bringing Myceen's insulation materials to the market.
sLender facade is a study of the spatial possibilities of energy renovations, with the aim of improving daylighting, accessibility and communal areas in standard apartment buildings in need of renovation.
Mustermaja is an open source industrial construction system based on modular design for the circular economy.
The interior space will be used as a showroom with exchangeable exhibitions.
Architecture: Siim Tuksam, Sille Pihlak, Karl Erik Miller, Renee PuuseppInterior architecture: Siim Karro, Kermo Ausin
EKA PAKK's research work has been co-funded by the European Union and the Estonian Research Council through the project “PUUSTER” TEM-TA80 and the EKA development grant.
Myceen's research is supported by Beamline Accelerator, Environmental Investment Centre, Ministry of Climate, European Union co-funding - NextGenerationEU, EIS, European Commission and SoTecIn Factory.
The construction of the pavilion is supported by Kalvasta Timber, Viking Window, Thermory, Raitwood, Rothoblaas, Timberwise, Silman.
