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Maarja Nummert

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Schoolhouse in Uhtna

Maarja Nummert (24 April 1944 – 22 July 2024) was an Estonian architect who designed a number of school buildings.[1]

Life and career

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Nummert was born on 24 April 1944.[2] She received several awards for her work, sometimes using wood for village schools such as the one in Hageri where some of the rooms are circular providing a more attractive environment for the children.[3] She also designed the Salem Baptist Church in Tartu which is known for its fine acoustics.[4] Nummert died on 22 July 2024, at the age of 80.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Maarja Nummert", EAL: Eesti Arkitektidi Liit. (in Estonian) Retrieved 12 February 2012.
  2. ^ "Kalender". Sirp. Retrieved 21 February 2012.
  3. ^ Pille Nagel, "Orgaanilised puidust külakoolid" (Village schools in organic wood), Puuinfo. (in Estonian) Retrieved 12 February 2012.
  4. ^ "Tartu Salemi kirik", Kultuuruaken Tartu. (in Estonian) Retrieved 12 February 2012.
  5. ^ Lahkunud on Maarja Nummert (in Estonian)