Prefab House of the Year 2025 – Monier Best Tiled Roof Special Award, Kyocera Fastening Solutions Estonia Special Award and VELUX Best Daylight Solution Special Award: Timbeco Woodhouse OÜ private house in Meriküla. Photo: Timbeco Woodhouse OÜ
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Spacious Element House in Meriküla

The two-storey element house is a thoughtfully designed and spacious family home with a net floor area of 211.6 m². Its architectural solution stands out primarily through the generous living room, where ceilings follow the roof slopes, creating an impressive sense of space and openness.

Private house
Element houses

The architectural design consciously responds to the specific characteristics of the plot – the limestone escarpment and mature trees on the western side have influenced both the placement of the building and its spatial layout. As a result, a terrace opens from the second floor, offering an ideal setting to enjoy the evening sun. The interior layout has likewise been carefully planned around the needs of a family: the upper floor features a spacious lounge area with direct access to the roof terrace.

The building’s technical solutions support a comfortable and energy-efficient living environment. Heating is provided by a ground-source heat pump, and ventilation is handled by a heat-recovery system. The house meets energy class B requirements (135 kWh/m²·a), offering a well-balanced combination of energy efficiency and everyday comfort.

The project was delivered as a turnkey solution by Timbeco Ehitus OÜ between January and July 2024. The result is a contemporary, light-filled and nature-oriented element house that brings together high-quality prefabricated construction, thoughtful architecture and a family-focused spatial layout.

Location
Estonia, Meriküla
Information
Year:
2024
Architecture:
Tempt Arhitektid, Mihkel Urmet, Daria Kizimova, Kristina Ivakhnenkova
Engineering:
Kristo Kalda
Builder:
Timbeco Ehitus OÜ
Construction type:
element house
Net area:
211.6 m2
Awards
Prefab House of the Year 2025 - Monier Best Tiled Roof Award, Kyocera Fastening Solutions Estonia Special Award & VELUX Best Daylight Solution Award