Raine Karp

Who is Raine Karp?

Raine Karp is an Estonian architect.

Beyond doubt, Karp has created the most bold examples of 1960s–1980s modernism in Estonia. Characterised by monumentalism, his designs often have a distinct Soviet feel to them. Prized on many occasions for his designs for different buildings, Karp was among the most known architects of the demised Estonian SSR.

His designs in Tallinn include – Linnahall, the National Library of Estonia, Tallinn Central Post Office, Sakala center, the current building of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, apartment houses Trummi street 21 and Vilde 68 & 70, etc.