KOKO Architects is an Estonian studio officially established in the early 2000s by the team behind Estonia’s acclaimed EXPO 2000 pavilion in Hanover—a conceptual wooden installation that celebrated the nation’s renewed independence. Driven by a desire to engage architecture’s physical and social dimensions, KOKO honed its voice through competitions and small‑scale commissions, rapidly gaining a reputation for work that is deeply rooted in context, respectful of history, yet unafraid to challenge conventions.
Early projects, such as the controversial red‑orange retrofit of a Soviet‑era kolkhoz into apartments, signaled the firm’s willingness to provoke dialogue and bring new life to overlooked neighborhoods. This approach culminated in the award‑shortlisted Fahle building transformation—turning a decaying cellulose factory into a vibrant mixed‑use landmark. Through sensitive adaptive reuse, bold material and color choices, and careful attention to cultural resonance, KOKO Architects continues to define Estonia’s contemporary built environment.
LOCATION: Tallinn, Estonia
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Perched within Tallinn’s iconic Skyon Tower, Coop Bank’s head office by KOKO Architects spans ten floors of inspiring workspaces. By weaving technical innovation, environmental consciousness, and references to Estonia’s landscapes into the design, the interior embodies Coop…
Rising elegantly above Tallinn’s historic Maakri district, Skyon Tower by KOKO Architects introduces a slender, modern silhouette into a densely layered urban fabric. By harmonizing contemporary form with contextual sensitivity, this 22‑story building reshapes the skyline while…
Noblessner Residences by KOKO Architects reanimates a former submarine yard into a vibrant coastal neighborhood. Situated at Port Noblessner, this development blends historic shipbuilding forms with contemporary living. Consequently, residents enjoy sweeping sea views, direct access to…
The Estonian architecture office KOKO Architects has completed several mountain weatherproof lodges for Stavanger Trekking Association, an association of lovers of hiking.
