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TOP OF TALLINN: ATTIC ALIVE A renovation case from Tallinn presents an example on how to utilise idle and vacant attic space, at the same time raising sufficient funds to shine up the building. Owners of the housing project in the Estonian capital decided to develop the attic into new homes. The process implied an increased roof pitch from 25° to 30° to be obtained by a new wooden truss construction, an undertaking with many considerations. Prior to the initiation of the construction work, the new penthouse apartments were sold to ensure and detail the building economy. A full and unlimited utilisation of the attic volume was fundamental to the project and near to the heart of the house owners. In the upper sections by the ridge options were given to arrange extra bedrooms or workspace. Alternating the entire volume was laid out, open, bright and spacious. The plans were carried out in consultations with VELUX, offering advice and answering questions. Old brick chimneys for ventilation were exchanged with metal pipes, suitable to be integrated and concealed inside new partition walls. Click to enlarge drawings
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