Embassy of Estonia in Singapore

The Embassy of Estonia in Singapore is located on the 21st floor of a high-rise building in the city's central business district. In addition to providing traditional consular services, the embassy also houses a business hub. Its purpose is to increase Estonia's visibility, support companies entering the Singaporean market, help establish new business partnerships, and attract investment to Estonia. The entire interior design reflects these goals of business and economic diplomacy, presenting Estonia as a country that embraces technology and innovation while remaining fresh, authentic, and closely connected to nature.

The showroom is conceived as a resonant central space within the embassy, with a zigzagging layout reminiscent of a Tetris piece. Integrated seamlessly within this geometric form are various support spaces, including meeting rooms and offices for Enterprise Estonia (EAS) staff.

Our aim was to bring as much Estonian atmosphere and design to Singapore as possible. Upon entering the business hub, guests are welcomed by decorative panels made from Estonian aspen tree bark, a residual product of the forest industry. These panels have been sourced from the forests managed by RMK and were removed from trees that were already designated for cutting.

The meeting room creates a unique effect of a pine forest, with walls and ceilings covered in pine branches that function as acoustic panels. We have incorporated several excellent examples of Estonian design, such as handcrafted PULO lamps, modular Hubamu sofas, and Toivo Raidmets' chairs. Particularly striking are Siim Karro's benches, made from the vegetative part of a fungus - mycelium, which is used to grow compostable materials.

The entire ceiling of the business hub is covered in woolen fabric, embedded with integrated LED lights, offering the possibility to create different atmospheres, including the effect of a snowy sky, northern lights, and sunny daylight.By adjusting the tone and intensity of the lighting, it becomes possible to create an excellent event space suitable for various occasions, whether it's a visit from prime ministers or a gathering of the startup community.

Leading architect Mari Hunt

Several outstanding examples of Estonian furniture design were brought to Singapore, including handcrafted PULO lighting, Hubamu modular sofas, and chairs by Toivo Raidmets. Particularly striking are the stools by Siim Karro, made from mycelium—the vegetative part of a fungus—which is used to cultivate compostable materials.

The entire ceiling of the business hub is clad in wool fabric with integrated LED lighting, allowing the space to transform into a variety of atmospheres, including the effect of a snowy sky, the Northern Lights, or bright daylight. By adjusting the colour temperature and intensity of the lighting, the space can easily be adapted for different events, whether hosting a visit by prime ministers or a gathering of the startup community.

The embassy's private offices and consular area are designed as clean, contemporary office spaces. While the primary design focus and the larger share of the budget were dedicated to the business hub showroom, the embassy's working areas were also given a modern office environment enriched with subtle references to Estonia through carefully selected materials, colours, and details. These spaces likewise feature works by Estonian artists, reinforcing the embassy's cultural identity throughout the interior.