Linnahall
Linnahall is a soviet megastructure which was built as Palace of Culture and Sports for the Olympic Games in Moscow in 1980. It is a symmetrical, almost windowless building showing a distinctive material combination of concrete and limestone. It was intended to be a connection between the seaside and the town, which is why it had to be a low building to not obstruct the view of the historic town from the sea. With its many square meters of walkable rooftops and terraces and ample stairs it is reminiscent of South American native architecture though the architect Karp liked to compare it to Japanese metabolism during that time. (Text based on The Heritage. The Linnahall Concert Hall and the Post-Socialist Tallinn by Andres Kurg, 2018)