Meeli Truu facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Meeli Truu
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| Born | 27 April 1946 |
| Died | 7 August 2013 (aged 67) |
| Nationality | Estonian |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Parent(s) | Silvia Truu (mother) |
| Practice | Associated architectural firm[s] |
| Buildings | Swissôtel Tallinn Rocca al Mare Shopping Centre |
Meeli Truu (born April 27, 1946 – died August 7, 2013) was a talented architect from Estonia. Architects are like building designers; they plan how buildings will look and work before they are built. Meeli Truu helped shape the look of modern Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia, by designing some very important buildings.
She is especially known for designing the Swissôtel Tallinn, which is a tall and modern hotel, and the Rocca al Mare Shopping Centre, a large place where people go to shop.
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Who Was Meeli Truu?
Meeli Truu was born in 1946. She grew up to become one of Estonia's notable architects. Her mother was Silvia Truu, a well-known writer. Meeli studied at the Estonian Academy of Arts, where she learned all about how to design buildings. After finishing her studies, she started working on many different projects.
Architects need to be creative and good at solving problems. They think about how people will use a building, how it will look, and how it will fit into the area around it. Meeli Truu was very good at this, and her designs were both useful and beautiful.
Her Famous Buildings
Meeli Truu designed several important buildings, but two of her most famous works are in Tallinn:
Swissôtel Tallinn
The Swissôtel Tallinn is a very tall and modern hotel in the city center. It's known for its sleek design and impressive height. When Meeli Truu designed this building, she had to think about how to make it strong, safe, and welcoming for guests. Hotels need many different spaces, like rooms for sleeping, restaurants, and meeting areas, and an architect plans all of these.
Rocca al Mare Shopping Centre
The Rocca al Mare Shopping Centre is one of the biggest shopping malls in Estonia. Meeli Truu designed this large complex where many shops, restaurants, and entertainment spots are located. Designing a shopping center means thinking about how people will move around, where cars will park, and how to make the space enjoyable for visitors. Her design made it a popular place for people to visit.
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The Rocca al Mare Shopping Centre in Tallinn, designed by Meeli Truu.
