Tallinn-based, studio ARGUS is a close-knit collective of design professionals with over 20 years of experience in interior design, fine arts, and architecture.
Our design philosophy is an impactful, vibrant dialogue: deeply rooted in a Nordic aesthetic, and embracing diverse cultural influences, we reconcile contemporary vision with existing heritage.
Our integrative approach ranges from renovations of culturally sensitive sites such as Haapsalu Castle, Kuressaare Castle, and Alexander’s Cathedral to institutional projects including the Embassies in London and Moscow. Additionally, we provide residential and commercial project services, such as the Park Hotel in Viljandi and Fahle Gallery Street in Tallinn.
Our international work has been critically acclaimed – including nominations for the Mies van der Rohe Awards in 2019 and 2022 – and featured by AIT, Archdaily, and Dezeen, among other publications.
In addition to our commissioned work studio ARGUS’ ongoing projects include active research projects and teaching programs.
Tallinn Office
studio ARGUS
Vana-Viru 3, Tallinn 10111, Estonia
Telephone: +372 52 53 033
hello@studioargus.com
New York Contact
114 Forrest St. #4D
Brooklyn, NY 11206
Telephone: +1 (646) 732 3807
hello@studioargus.com
Margit Argus
Founder / Chartered Principal Interior Architect (Level 8)
Heritage Activity Licence VS 806/2015
Estonian Academy of Arts, 2006
Politecnico di Milano, 2014
margit@studioargus.com
+372 52 53 033
Kristo Põlluaas
Chartered Architect (Level 7)
Estonian Academy of Arts, 2017
Tallinn University of Applied Sciences, 2014
Brno University of Technology, 2013
kristo@studioargus.com
Elo Liina Kaivo
Chartered Interior Architect (Level 7)
Heritage Activity Licence VS 735/2014
Estonian Academy of Arts, 2005
elo@studioargus.com
Kaiko Kerdmann
Interior Architect
Estonian Academy of Arts, 2013
kaiko@studioargus.com
Katariina Teigar
Interior Architect
EuroAcademy, 2010
katariina@studioargus.com
Eliise Harjak
Diploma Architect (Level 7)
Tallinn University of Technology, 2020
Brno University of Technology, 2017
eliise@studioargus.com
Eveli Pihel
Interior Architect
Member of the Estonian Association of Interior Architects
EuroAcademy, 2009
eveli@studioargus.com
Emely Mihkelsoo
Interior Architect
Mariia Korolova
Interior Architect
Rhodec International, 2018
Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design, 2004
masha@studioargus.com
Roman Hresko
Diploma Architect (Level 7)
Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture, 2016
roman@studioargus.com
Kätlin-Karin Lond
Diploma Interior Architect (Level 6)
Estonian Academy of Arts, 2022
Politecnico di Milano, 2023
katlin@studioargus.com
Alina Undusk
Interior Architect
Member of the Estonian Association of Interior Architects
EuroAcademy, 2014
alina@studioargus.com
Awards
2022
EU Prize for Contemporary Architecture - Mies van der Rohe Award nominee: Haapsalu Castle
2022
Annual INJU Award by Villeroy & Boch Gustavsberg: North Estonia Medical Centre
2022
Annual Award 2021 of the Cultural Endowment of Estonia (Architecture Endowment) in the category ‘New from old’: Fahle Gallery Street
2022
Annual Award 2021 of the Estonian Landscape Architects’ Union in the category of ‘Landscape and building’ : Fahle Gallery Street
2020
Annual INJU Award by Softrend: Headquarters of Postimees Grupp
2020
Heritage Award of Tallinn: Noblessner Foundry
2020
Heritage Award of Tallinn: Kai Art Centre
2020
Estonian Annual Museum Awards: award for the Museum Development 2019
2019
EU Prize for Contemporary Architecture - Mies van der Rohe Award nominee: Pilgrims' House
2019
Annual Remodelling Award of the Cultural Endowment of Estonia in Architecture: Haapsalu Castle, Park Hotel Viljandi, Estonian Embassy in Moscow
2019
Annual Award of the Estonian Association of Interior Architects: Park Hotel Viljandi
2019
Annual Award of the Estonian National Heritage Board for an ‘Outstandingly Restored Monument’: Haapsalu Castle
2019
Recognition of the Estonian National Heritage Board for an ‘Outstandingly restored monument’: Noblessner Foundry
2019
Annual Award of the Estonian Association of Architects: Pilgrims’ House for Vastseliina Episcopal Castle
2018
Annual Award of the Estonian National Heritage Board: Pilgrims’ House for Vastseliina Episcopal Castle
2017
Annual Award of the Estonian National Heritage Board for ‘Best Project in 2017’: Haapsalu Castle
2016
Annual Award of the Cultural Endowment of Estonia in Architecture: Estonian Embassy in London
2015
Annual Award 2014−2015 of the Estonian Association of Interior Architects for the best historical interior: Energy Discovery Centre
2015
Estonian Annual Museum Awards for 2014: Energy Discovery Centre
2013
Annual Interior Architecture Award 2012 of the Cultural Endowment of Estonia: Treasury of the University of Tartu Museum
2012
Annual Award 2011 of the Estonian Cultural Endowment (Architecture Endowment) for architectural accomplishments in organising the LIFT11 urban installations festival: LIFT11