Margit Mutso facts for kids
Margit Mutso is a talented Estonian architect born on February 11, 1966. She is known for designing many interesting buildings.
Margit Mutso grew up in Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia. She studied architecture at the State Art Institute of the Estonian SSR, which is now called the Estonian Academy of Arts. She finished her studies in 1989, ready to start her career in design.
After graduating, Margit worked at different places to gain experience. From 1989 to 1990, she worked at a state design office in Estonia. Then, she moved to Finland for two years (1990-1992) to work at an architectural firm there. From 1993 to 1995, she worked for the city government of Tartu. Since 1995, she has been working at her own architectural company, Eek&Mutso OÜ. She even led the Union of Estonian Architects from 2004 to 2005, which is a big group for architects in Estonia.
Some of Margit Mutso's most famous designs include the bus station in Rakvere and several apartment buildings in Tallinn, like the ones on Tatari Street and Noole Street. She is still an active member of the Union of Estonian Architects.
Cool Buildings She Designed
Margit Mutso has helped create many different types of buildings. Here are some of her notable projects:
- Rakvere Bus Station (2000): This is a key building in the city of Rakvere, designed with Madis Eek.
- Haapsalu Swimming Pool (2003): She helped design this fun place for swimming, working with Madis Eek and Reio Avaste.
- Apartment Buildings: Margit has designed several apartment buildings where people live, including:
- A building on Sakala Street (2003, with Madis Eek)
- A building on Õle Street in Tallinn (2004, with Madis Eek)
- A building in Tartu (2005)
- A building on Noole Street (2007, with Kristi Põldme)
- Villas and Homes: She also designed beautiful private homes, like:
- The reconstruction of Villa Lindgren (1998, with Madis Eek)
- Villa Känd in Tiskre, Tallinn (2002, with Madis Eek)
- Villa Mody in Tabasalu (2004)
- Olerex Gas Station in Tallinn (2005, with Madis Eek): Even everyday places like gas stations can have interesting designs!
