#HumanScaleArchitecture

The city of Viljandi is characterized by the restrained scale of its historic center, where architecture reflects the historical evolution of Estonia. The new hospital is located at a strategic point, at the intersection of the city’s two main arteries, ensuring both accessibility and visibility while also requiring a sensitive approach, as it stands at the edge of the protected heritage area. Tõnu Tunnel The central idea of the project lies in adapting the scale of the building. Rather than conceiving a monolithic volume, the program is fragmented into smaller bodies. This strategy establishes continuity with the surrounding urban fabric, avoiding the perception of a large hospital complex and creating a more human-scale... More