Estmak Capital

08/10/2026

Good design is not about following trends. It is about making the future work.

Last week, Tallinn Design Festival / Disainiöö brought together ideas and conversations around the future of design, with this year's programme focusing on “Future of Product Design” and themes such as sustainability, adaptability and materials.

In real estate, some of the most important design decisions are the ones you may never consciously notice: the way daylight enters a room, how naturally people move through a building, whether a space can adapt to changing needs, or how materials will age over time.

Good design is therefore not simply about making a place look appealing. It is about making it work — today, tomorrow and for the people who will use it.

For us at Estmak Capital, this is an important part of development. The best projects are shaped by questions about how people will experience a place long before the first construction work begins.

Because trends change.

Good design should have a longer lifespan.

06/10/2026

A building can tell you a lot from the outside. But the real story begins when you step inside.

On 9–11 October, Open House Tallinn will open the doors of almost 40 buildings, sites under construction, and institutions that are normally not accessible to the public.

The idea behind the festival is simple, but important: architecture is not just something we look at. It is something we experience.

A staircase tells us how a building wants us to move.
A window tells us how it connects us to the city.
A lobby tells us how it welcomes people.
A courtyard tells us whether a building is designed only for its occupants — or also for a sense of community.

For developers, these details matter because a successful building has to work on many levels at once: functionally, visually, and socially.

Open House Tallinn is a reminder that architecture becomes meaningful when people actually use it.

And perhaps that is the most useful question to ask about any new development:

Who is this building really for?

01/10/2026

When a company’s identity becomes part of its workspace.

The new office of Latvijas Šķirnes sēklas at Versum in Riga brings the company’s connection to agriculture and nature into the interior.

Natural materials, green tones, meadow-inspired graphics and even details reminiscent of freshly ploughed fields create a workspace that reflects what the company does. At the same time, the space combines an office, warehouse and showroom in one functional environment.

The project is a great example of how interior design can communicate a company’s identity without relying on logos or branding alone.

Read the full story to discover the design concept and the details behind the space.

👉 Read the full article: https://versum.lv/en/plants-furrows-and-hunting-trophies-latvian-company-unveils-new-office-design/

Natural materials, green tones and nature-inspired design define the new Latvijas Šķirnes sēklas office.

29/09/2026

Design is changing. In 2026, one of the most interesting shifts is that interiors are becoming less about following a particular style and more about how spaces perform.

After years of minimalism dominating interiors, designers are bringing back texture, tactility, warmer materials, and more personality. But this isn't simply a return to decoration. The new generation of interiors is combining aesthetics with technology, sustainability, and wellbeing.

One of the biggest developments is happening almost invisibly: materials are becoming smarter. Recycled and bio-based materials are becoming more sophisticated, while innovations such as low-carbon surfaces, acoustic materials made from recycled fibers, and bio-based composites are opening new possibilities for designers.

Technology is becoming less visible, too. Smart lighting can automatically respond to daylight and occupancy. Sensors can help regulate temperature and air quality. Even glass is becoming more intelligent, with technologies that can control solar heat and glare without traditional blinds.

And then there is adaptability.

Instead of designing rooms for one fixed purpose, architects and interior designers are increasingly creating spaces that can change throughout the day. A meeting room can become a workshop. A lounge can become a place for focused work. Furniture can move, partitions can change, and technology can transform the atmosphere in minutes.

Perhaps the most interesting trend is that sustainability and comfort are no longer treated as separate goals.

The best interiors of 2026 aim to be beautiful, healthy, adaptable, durable, and responsible at the same time.

The future of interior design may not be about creating spaces that look futuristic.

It may be about creating spaces that work better for us, quietly.

24/09/2026

Design isn't simply about how a building or interior looks. It shapes how people experience a place — how comfortable they feel, how easily they move through it, how they work, meet, rest and connect with their surroundings.

For real estate development, this makes design an essential part of the process from the very beginning. Architecture, interior design, materials, lighting, and even small details can influence a space's long-term value and identity.

Good design also has to respond to change. The way we live and work continues to evolve, and the spaces around us need to become more flexible, sustainable, and human-centered.

This is one reason design events matter for the wider development industry. Tallinn Design Festival / Disainiöö, taking place from 28 September to 4 October, brings together ideas and perspectives on the future of design — from products and materials to the ways design can shape our everyday environment.
https://www.disainioo.ee/

At Estmak Capital, we see design as an integral part of creating places that are not only visually appealing, but also functional, lasting and meaningful to the people who use them.

Because ultimately, good development is not just about building more. It is about creating better spaces to live, work and experience the city.

22/09/2026

September marks the transition from the peak leisure period into a more business-focused time of year, with conferences, meetings, corporate trips and international events bringing a new rhythm to the city.

And this is where Novotel Tallinn fits naturally in.

Located between Tallinn’s historic Old Town and the harbor, and just steps from the vibrant Rotermann Quarter, Novotel Tallinn offers an ideal base for business travelers who want to combine productivity with the best of the city.

With high-speed Wi-Fi, dedicated workspaces in the rooms, two meeting rooms, a 24/7 fitness center and a welcoming Club House, the hotel is designed to make business stays comfortable and effortless. The largest meeting room offers 86 m² of space for meetings and events of up to 40 people.

And when the working day is over, Tallinn is right outside the door — from a walk through the Old Town to dinner and drinks in Rotermann Quarter.

Business season has arrived in Tallinn.
Make your next work trip feel a little more like a stay.

18/09/2026

Color is one of the first things we notice in a building—often without realizing it.

It influences how a space feels long before we focus on its architecture.

Hotels frequently use warm, natural tones to create a sense of comfort and relaxation. Offices increasingly combine neutral palettes with subtle accent colors that encourage creativity while maintaining focus. Healthcare facilities often rely on soft greens and blues, helping reduce stress and create a calmer environment.

Even exterior colors matter.

Lighter façades reflect more sunlight and can help reduce heat absorption, while carefully selected materials allow buildings to age more gracefully over time.

But good architecture doesn't follow color trends blindly.

Instead, it considers the building's purpose, its surroundings, natural light, and the experience people should have inside the space.

When color is used thoughtfully, it becomes more than decoration.

It becomes part of architecture itself.

15/09/2026

From 16–19 September, Kadriorg Park will once again become a stage for Wandering Lights — an evening event where light installations transform familiar surroundings into something completely different.

https://www.tallinn.ee/en/lightwalks

For a real estate developer, it's a powerful reminder of how much lighting can shape urban environments.

We usually think about lighting in practical terms: streets need to be safe, buildings need to be visible, and public spaces need to function after dark. But light can do much more. It can create atmosphere, highlight architecture, define pathways, and change the way people move through and perceive a place.

A familiar park can suddenly feel mysterious. A building can become a landmark. A pathway that normally goes unnoticed can become a destination in itself.

This is particularly relevant for cities like Tallinn, where the relationship between daylight and darkness changes dramatically throughout the year. Good urban lighting isn't simply about adding more light — it's about using it thoughtfully.

Events such as *Wandering Lights* give us a chance to see the city differently and ask an interesting question:

What could our urban spaces become after dark if we designed them with the same care as we do during the day?

Sometimes, changing the way we see a place is enough to discover something new about it.

08/09/2026

We're delighted to welcome Energum to Versum — a company that transforms solar energy from an idea into real, working solutions.

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Energum specializes in solar power systems, battery-based energy storage systems, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure, helping businesses and homes transition to cleaner energy. Their new 540 m² space in Versum will allow the team to continue growing and developing new projects.

And we're especially excited about Energum's presence at Versum.

Because, as you already know, Versum's stock office already has a rooftop solar power plant. Now, one of the companies in our community is working daily to make solar energy a practical part of homes, businesses, and cities.

It seems like a happy coincidence. ☀️

Energum, welcome to Versum.
We wish you plenty of energy for everything that lies ahead.

03/09/2026

Some buildings become landmarks.

Others change the future of architecture itself.

When Center Pompidou opened in Paris in 1977, its structure, pipes, and engineering systems were intentionally placed on the outside. What seemed radical at the time transformed the way architects thought about flexibility and public space.

Years later, Bosco Verticale in Milan demonstrated that residential towers could become part of an urban ecosystem. More than 900 trees and thousands of plants turned two high-rise buildings into living green infrastructure, inspiring sustainable projects around the world.

In Amsterdam, The Edge redefined the modern office. With intelligent lighting, energy-efficient systems, and smart workplace technology, it became one of the world's most sustainable office buildings.

Each of these projects challenged existing standards.

The lesson is simple: great buildings don't just respond to the present—they influence how future cities will be designed.

Innovation in real estate isn't always about building higher.

Sometimes it's about thinking differently.