Urmas Muru
Encyclopedia
Urmas Muru is a notable Estonian
architect
and artist
.
From 1968 to 1979 Urmas Muru studied in the 2nd Secondary School of Pärnu (today’s Koidula Gymnasium of Pärnu). From 1979 Urmas Muru studied in the State Art Institute of the Estonian SSR (today’s Estonian Academy of Arts
) in the department of architecture
. He graduated from the institute in 1984.
From 1984 to 1985 Urmas Muru worked in the Tallinn office of the Tsentrosojuz design bureau. From 1986 to 1990 he worked in the state design bureau Eesti Tööstusprojekt (Estonian Industrial Design). At present time Urmas Muru works in the Muru&Pere OÜ architectural bureau.
Most notable works by Urmas Muru are the Pääsküla
library, the Haabersti
recreational center, numerous apartment buildings and single-family homes. His art production consists of paintings and performances. Urmas Muru is a member of the Union of Estonian Architects and the Union of Estonian Artists.
Estonians
Estonians are a Finnic people closely related to the Finns and inhabiting, primarily, the country of Estonia. They speak a Finnic language known as Estonian...
architect
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
and artist
Artist
An artist is a person engaged in one or more of any of a broad spectrum of activities related to creating art, practicing the arts and/or demonstrating an art. The common usage in both everyday speech and academic discourse is a practitioner in the visual arts only...
.
From 1968 to 1979 Urmas Muru studied in the 2nd Secondary School of Pärnu (today’s Koidula Gymnasium of Pärnu). From 1979 Urmas Muru studied in the State Art Institute of the Estonian SSR (today’s Estonian Academy of Arts
Estonian Academy of Arts
The Estonian Academy of Arts is the only public university in Estonia providing higher education in art, design, architecture, media, art history and conservation-restoration...
) in the department of architecture
Architecture
Architecture is both the process and product of planning, designing and construction. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural and political symbols and as works of art...
. He graduated from the institute in 1984.
From 1984 to 1985 Urmas Muru worked in the Tallinn office of the Tsentrosojuz design bureau. From 1986 to 1990 he worked in the state design bureau Eesti Tööstusprojekt (Estonian Industrial Design). At present time Urmas Muru works in the Muru&Pere OÜ architectural bureau.
Most notable works by Urmas Muru are the Pääsküla
Pääsküla
Pääsküla is a subdistrict in the district of Nõmme, Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It covers an area of and has a population of 9,477 , population density is .Pääsküla has a station on the Elektriraudtee western route.-References:...
library, the Haabersti
Haabersti
Haabersti is one of the 8 administrative districts of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia.It has a population of 41,388 .The most populous part of the district is Väike-Õismäe, a residential area consisting of the big panel houses, which were mostly built in the seventies...
recreational center, numerous apartment buildings and single-family homes. His art production consists of paintings and performances. Urmas Muru is a member of the Union of Estonian Architects and the Union of Estonian Artists.
Works
- Gulfoil warehouse in LaagriLaagriLaagri is a small borough in Harju County, northern Estonia. It is the administrative centre of Saue Parish. Laagri has a population of 4,587 .-External links:*...
, 2002 (with Peeter PerePeeter PerePeeter Pere is a notable Estonian architect and artist.From 1975 Peeter Pere studied in the National Art Institute of the Estonian SSR in the department of architecture...
) - Social housing in LasnamäeLasnamäeLasnamäe is the most populous administrative district of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. The districts' population is about 115,000, the majority of which is Russian-speaking. Local housing is mostly represented by 5-16 stories high panel blocks of flats, built in the 1970-1990s. Lasnamäe is...
, 2003 (with Peeter Pere) - Single-family home in KiiliKiiliKiili is a borough in Harju County, northern Estonia. It is the administrative center of Kiili Parish. Kiili has a population of 1,337 .-External links:*...
, 2004 (with Peeter Pere) - Single-family home in TabasaluTabasaluTabasalu is a small borough in Harju County, northern Estonia. It is the administrative centre of Harku Parish. Tabasalu has a population of 3,301 . It is located 13 km west from the capital Tallinn.-External links:*...
, 2004 (with Peeter Pere) - PääskülaPääskülaPääsküla is a subdistrict in the district of Nõmme, Tallinn, the capital of Estonia. It covers an area of and has a population of 9,477 , population density is .Pääsküla has a station on the Elektriraudtee western route.-References:...
library, 2005 (kaasautorid Peeter Pere) - Apartment building in TartuTartuTartu is the second largest city of Estonia. In contrast to Estonia's political and financial capital Tallinn, Tartu is often considered the intellectual and cultural hub, especially since it is home to Estonia's oldest and most renowned university. Situated 186 km southeast of Tallinn, the...
, 2006 (with Peeter Pere) - Aluminium-house, 2007 (with Peeter Pere)
- HaaberstiHaaberstiHaabersti is one of the 8 administrative districts of Tallinn, the capital of Estonia.It has a population of 41,388 .The most populous part of the district is Väike-Õismäe, a residential area consisting of the big panel houses, which were mostly built in the seventies...
recreational center, 2007 (with Peeter Pere) - Summer kitchen and sauna in Southern Estonia, 2008 (with Peeter Pere, Reet Viigipuu)
- Apartment buildings in Tallinn, 2008 (with Peeter Pere, Reet Viigipuu)