Cornerstone laid for Kullo Centre
Today, Tallinn’s largest extracurricular education centre, the new multipurpose building of Kullo Huvikeskus, received its cornerstone. The educational and community centre in Kristiine district being built by Merko will also be home to the Kristiine youth centre and the district branch of the city library. “Kullo is Estonia’s largest and oldest centre for extracurricular and ...
Helping “Klassikatähed” (Classical Stars) return to the screen
This year Eesti Televisioon marks its 70th anniversary, and along with Klassikaraadio and Eesti Kontsert agency it will bring a classical music competition program back on air after a five-year hiatus. Merko is honoured to support the return of this unique format in cooperation with the Kultuuripartnerluse Sihtasutus (Cultural Partnership Foundation). Investing into Estonia’s future ...
We continue to be the most attractive employer for engineering students
Yesterday, employer branding agency Instar and the Estonian Chamber of Commerce and Industry recognized Estonia’s most valued employers. Merko was named the most attractive employer for engineering students for the third year in a row and for the fourth time overall. It was the 16th time Instar held the Estonia-wide employment expectation and employer reputation ...
Merko partners with Giga to build a new residential-commercial development in Tartu
A unique district on the banks of River Emajõgi in the city centre will become a contemporary residential environment and prestigious urban space in cooperation between Giga and Merko. The former location of the Tartu boiler house has been rezoned for a residential and commercial building complex. The new quarter to take the place of ...
Construction of Academy of Security Sciences flag plaza begins
Construction at the Tallinn location of the Academy of Security Sciences has begun, set to take infrastructure for the educational establishment to a new level. Merko’s role in the project is to establish a flag plaza near the new dormitory and academic building complex. The works include demolition of old infrastructure and engineering works, and ...
Hyatt Place Hotel and Ankru office building completed
Merko has delivered a new hotel and office building on Sadama Street in Tallinn. As of Friday, the Baltics’ first hotel in the international Hyatt chain is open. In the autumn, a fine-dining establishment on the ground floor of Ankru office building will open its doors. The developers of the complex at Sadama 4 are ...
New hotel and experience centre to be built in Pärnu
On 28 July, we entered into a design-build contract with Brackmann Arendus OÜ under which we will build a hotel and entertainment and conference centre at Ranna pst 7 and Ranna pst 9 in Pärnu – the beachfront of Estonia’s largest resort area. A new complex consisting of two buildings and a beach club area will be ...
Uus-Veerenni padel complex now open
The Uus-Veerenni residential quarter that Merko has been developing and building now has an operational outdoor padel centre. A new artwork created by Heigo Jelle greets people arriving at Uus-Veerenni. The existing public areas here – a park, sculpture promenade and outdoor gym – have received additions that offers more enjoyable opportunities for exercise and food ...
Estonian Ministry of Defence recognizes Merko as a supporter of national defence personnel
On 16 June, the Ministry of Defence handed out awards to 517 companies and organizations in Estonia, with Merko highlighted among them. The ministry thanked Merko for its outstanding contribution to national defence by awarding the silver level of the decoration entitled “Supporter of National Defence Personnel”. It was the second year in a row ...
Construction of new apartment building starts in Lahekalda development
We launched Lahekalda in 2019, and since then, 10 buildings on the naturally scenic promontory in Maarjamäe ꟷ between the Kadriorg and Pirita districts of Tallinn ꟷ have been completed, along with recreational infrastructure meant for residents. By autumn 2016, the Paekalda 17 residential building will be completed, 55 apartments in which are now on ...