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What mudelarhitektid.ee does

Mudel Arhitektid (legal entity OÜ Mudel, registration 12426483) is an Estonian architecture firm founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tallinn (Nõmme-kase 3-4). The firm provides architectural design, urban planning, interior design, and architectural photography services across residential, commercial, hospitality, public, and cultural building typologies. Its project portfolio includes Hotel Lydia (Tartu), Hedon Spa (Pärnu), Sepapaja 10 office building, Veskipost House, Kaluri maja residential, the Ülemiste urban vision (with Tallinna Linnaplaneerimisamet), and the Sisekaitseakadeemia Narva training center competition entry. The firm participates in Estonian municipal and national architectural competitions, securing six first-place finishes between 2014 and 2017, including the Pärnu Rannaala Visioon, Kivi Maja, Olev Siinmaa memorial, Annelinna public space, and Tulika/Madara detailed planning competitions.

The firm's core technology stack centers on algorithmic and parametric design using Rhino3d and Grasshopper for computational modeling, combined with CNC fabrication for prototyping (as demonstrated by the Mauk office sofa project and the Eesriie artwork for Ugala Theatre). This computational design capability, combined with traditional craft methods, is positioned as a key technical differentiator. The team consists of four named architects (Paco Ulman, Kaarel Künnap, Helle-Triin Hansumäe, Kaiko Kivi).

Revenue is generated through project-based professional services: competition prize awards, design commissions from government and municipal clients, hospitality sector engagements, and private residential commissions. Pricing is per-project, negotiated based on scope and complexity with no public fee disclosure. The go-to-market model combines architectural competition participation (serving as both marketing and qualification mechanism for public sector work) and direct commissions via established professional networks, with Allianss Arhitektid as a core long-standing co-development partner. Geographic scope is primarily Estonia with one documented cross-border project (Aviapolis in Vantaa, Finland, 2017). The firm is privately held with no disclosed venture capital, private equity, or parent company affiliation.

Name

mudelarhitektid.ee

Legal name

OÜ Mudel

Website

https://mudelarhitektid.ee

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Mudel Arhitektid is an Estonian architecture firm founded in 2013 that provides architectural design, urban planning, and parametric design services using Rhino3d and Grasshopper. The firm serves Estonian government, hospitality, private residential, and commercial clients through architectural competitions and direct commissions, primarily in Tallinn, Tartu, and Pärnu.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallinn

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Architectural Design Services: Project-based architectural design services including residential, commercial, public buildings, urban planning, and interior design. Revenue generated through competition prizes, design commissions, and completed project fees.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Mudel Arhitektid provides full-service architectural design for residential, commercial, hospitality, public, and institutional buildings, along with urban planning and public space design. The firm delivers projects ranging from private residences and hotels to government buildings and large-scale urban visions, including architectural competition entries. Specialized offerings include interior and custom furniture design, exhibition/visual design, and algorithmic/parametric design using computational tools (Rhino3d, Grasshopper) combined with CNC fabrication.

Product overview

Mudel Arhitektid is an Estonian architecture and design firm offering comprehensive architectural services spanning residential, commercial, hospitality, and public sector projects. The firm specializes in architectural competitions, urban planning visions, and public space design. Their portfolio includes hotel projects (Hotell Lydia, Hedon Spa), office buildings (Sepapaja 10, Veskipost maja), residential homes (Kaluri maja), public facilities (Sisekaitseakadeemia Narva), and urban visions (Ülemiste visioon, Pärnu Rannaala). The firm also offers specialized services in interior and furniture design (Kontoridiivan 'Mauk'), algorithmic/parametric design, and exhibition design. They frequently collaborate with Allianss Arhitektidega and other partner firms on larger projects.

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Products and services

• Architectural Design Services Full-service architectural design for residential, commercial, public, and institutional buildings, including competition entries, renovation projects, and completed building commissions across Estonia.
• Urban Planning and Public Space Design City master planning, public space design, and urban vision competitions for squares, waterfronts, transit areas, and pedestrian/cycling networks for government and municipal clients.
• Interior and Furniture Design Custom furniture design and prototyping using parametric and algorithmic modeling tools such as Rhino3d and Grasshopper, combined with CNC fabrication.
• Exhibition and Visual Design Exhibition design, visual identity, and poster design for museums, galleries, and cultural events including Kumu Art Museum and Venice Architecture Biennale Baltic Pavilion contributions.
• Algorithmic and Parametric Design Advanced computational design services combining traditional craftsmanship with algorithmic modeling for complex facades, structures, and custom architectural solutions.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• KTA (KTA.ee)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Collaboration partner for Bekkeri vision project (2020) and Kivi Maja competition project (2015).
• Tallinna Linnaplaneerimisamet (Tallinn Urban Planning Office)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Collaborative partner for Ülemiste vision project (2020), developing urban spatial vision between airport and RailBaltic terminals. City government partner for urban development planning.
• EsplanminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Collaboration partner for Veskipost House project (2018) alongside Allianss Arhitektidega.
• Agabus ArhitektidminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Collaboration partner for Tulika and Madara street area detailed planning competition project.
• EKA Arendusosakond (Estonian Academy of Arts Development Department)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2014Collaboration for Mauk office sofa prototype project. EKA Development Department provided research and development support for the parametric design and CNC fabrication of the prototype.
• EAS (Enterprise Estonia)minorOthers · 1 January 2014Funding/support partner for Mauk office sofa prototype project development.
• Allianss Arhitektid (Allianss Arhitektidega)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Long-standing collaboration partner on multiple projects including Hotel Lydia (Tartu), Hedon Spa (Pärnu), Veskipost House, and Sepapaja 10 commercial building. Allianss Arhitektid serves as the main project partner for these joint ventures.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Salto Architects: Estonian architecture practice based in Tallinn with comparable domestic mid-scale residential, public, and competition-driven portfolio. Active in the same Estonian competition circuit and customer base (municipal and private developers).
• KAOS Architects: Tallinn-based architectural firm of comparable size serving overlapping Estonian public-sector and private clients, with notable competition participation.
• 3+1 Architects: Tallinn-based architecture studio of similar size and Estonian geographic focus, with parallel exposure to architectural competitions and mixed residential/public-sector commissions.
• b210 Architects: Estonian architectural firm with comparable scale, Tallinn base, and competition/municipal engagement pattern. Active in overlapping commercial, hospitality, and residential segments.
• Kavakava Architects: Estonia-based architecture practice with similar competition-based acquisition model and participation in national-level Estonian architectural competitions.
• Alver Architects: Established Estonian architecture studio working on competitions, urban planning, and public projects across Estonia — comparable domestic scope and customer base.
• Allianss Arhitektid: Tallinn-based Estonian architecture firm of comparable scale that has served as Mudel's primary collaboration partner on multiple flagship projects (Hotel Lydia, Hedon Spa, Sepapaja 10, Veskipost maja). Directly comparable in terms of domestic public-sector competition focus, residential/hospitality portfolio, and small-team delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• Snøhetta: Nordic-headquartered international architecture and design firm with strong cultural/institutional project profile (opera, libraries, museums) and multidisciplinary practice — comparable to Mudel's cross-sector ambitions and Nordic/Baltic regional reach.
• Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG): Global architecture firm renowned for parametric/computational design workflows, complex geometry, and competition wins — represents the upper benchmark for the algorithmic design capability Mudel is cultivating at small scale.
• Zaha Hadid Architects: International leader in algorithmic/parametric architectural design and computational modeling (Rhino/Grasshopper workflows) — sets the reference standard for the computational design direction Mudel's Estonian practice aspires to.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

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Profiles4 records

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