Mari Hunt Architects is an Estonian architecture studio specializing in nature-integrated architecture. The practice focuses on private residences, hospitality projects, and small-scale public buildings, creating architecture that is deeply rooted in landscape, climate, and local context.

The studio operates as a collaborative team led by architect Mari Hunt, bringing together architectural vision and precise execution. Each project is approached as a dialogue between nature, architecture, and human use — aiming for clarity, restraint, and long-term spatial value.

AWARDS

2025
Dirhami Nature Resort — Top 3 Finalist, Estonian Association of Architects Award, Private House Category
Embassy of Estonia Singapore — Nominee, Estonian Association of Interior Architects Annual Award

2024
Dirhami Nature Resort — Winner, Estonian Timber Building Award 2024, Facade Prize

2023
PÕRO HOUSE — Winner, Estonian Association of Architects Award, Private House Category
MINIKIN HUNT — Nominee, Estonian Association of Architects Annual Award
PÕRO HOUSE — Winner, Estonian Timber Building Award 2023, Interior Prize
PÕRO HOUSE — Nominee, Cultural Endowment of Estonia Annual Award
PÕRO HOUSE — Winner, Estonian Association of Interior Architects Annual Award, People’s Choice Award
Young Architect Award 2023 — Winner, in collaboration with b210 architects

2022
Maidla Nature Villa KÄBI — Winner, Estonian Timber Building Award 2022, Facade Prize
Maidla Nature Villa KÄBI — Nominee, Cultural Endowment of Estonia Annual Award
Maidla Nature Villa KÄBI — Finalist, Livingceramics “Life is for Living” Award

2021
Maidla Nature Villa KASEKE — Public Vote Winner, Dezeen Awards, Small Interior Category
Maidla Nature Villa KASEKE — Nominee, Mies van der Rohe Award
Maidla Nature Villa KASEKE — Winner, Estonian Timber Building Award 2021, People’s Choice Award

2020
Maidla Nature Villa KASEKE — Nominee, Estonian Association of Architects Award VÄIKE

2019
MY FREE STATE (Permanent Exhibition) — Winner, Estonian Museum Annual Award “Museum Rat”, in collaboration with b210 architects

2018
TOOTEM Installation (Canada) — Winner, Estonian Association of Architects Award VÄIKE, in collaboration with b210 architects
TOOTEM Installation (Canada) — Nominee, Estonian Association of Architects Annual Awards, in collaboration with b210 architects
CHILDREN’S REPUBLIC (Permanent Exhibition, Estonian History Museum) — Nominee, Estonian Association of Interior Architects Annual Award, in collaboration with b210 architects

2017
RÖST Bakery — Nominee, Estonian Association of Interior Architects Annual Award, in collaboration with b210 architects
POLAR SPACE Exhibition — Nominee, Estonian Association of Interior Architects Annual Award

2016
FOREST SOUND PAVILIONS Installation — Winner, Estonian Association of Architects Award VÄIKE, in collaboration with b210 architects

2015
KURESSAARE COLLEGE TESTING POOL BUILDING — Nominee, Estonian Association of Architects Annual Awards, in collaboration with b210 architects

2014
KURESSAARE COLLEGE TESTING POOL BUILDING — Nominee, Mies van der Rohe Award, in collaboration with b210 architects

2012
CULTURE CHICKENS Installation — Winner, Estonian Design Award Bruno, Best Design Project