Martin Aunin (born 17 May 1971) is an Estonian architect.
Aunin was born in Tartu. From 1989 he studied in the Tallinn University of Arts (today's Estonian Academy of Arts) in the department of architecture. He graduated from the university in 1993. From 1993 to 1994 he studied in the Technical University of Helsinki. In 1997 he received his MA in architecture from the Estonian Academy of Arts and from the Technical University of Helsinki.
From 1991 to present Aunin has worked in various architectural bureaus - Architectural Bureau Masso & Luup, Rein Murula Architectural Bureau, Kalle Rõõmus Architectural Bureau, Masso Architectural Bureau. From 1997 Martin Aunin has mainly worked for EA-Reng architectural, planning and building bureau. Most notable works by Martin Aunin include Lemon department store, Viimsi St. James' Church in Viimsi, single-family home in Tabasalu, Hotel Ülemiste and Hotel Telegraaf in the old town of Tallinn. Martin Aunin has also been successful in many national and international architectural competitions and has received many architectural awards.
Works apartment building in Tallinn, 1994 apartment building in Kaupmehe street, 1995 hotel Domina City in Tallinn, 2001 Lemon department store, 2001 Villa Orro in Tabasalu, 2003 Hotel Ülemiste in Tallinn, 2004 Tetris office building in Tallinn, 2004 single-family home in Matka street, 2004 hotel Telegraaf in Tallinn, 2007 St. James's Church in Viimsi, 2007
Competitions pedestrian bridge in Paide, 2003; 1. prize planning competition for the Aegna island, 2004; 2. prize housing competition for Logi street 8 and 10, 2005 (with Martin Melioranski); 1. prize housing competition for the old Tondi military base, 2005 (with Martin Melioranski); 1. prize Joint building for ministries, 2007 (with Martin Melioranski); 1. prize Art Hotel Tallinn, 2008 (with Martin Melioranski); 1. prize
Awards Architectural prize of the Estonian Cultural Endowment, 2004 Concrete Building 2004 Concrete Building 2005 Concrete building 2007
References Union of Estonian Architects, chartered architects, Martin Aunin Young Architect Award 2008, nominees, Martin Aunin CV Ingrid Lillemägi: House on Matka St, Tallinn, MAJA 1-2004 Urmas Oja: Ülemiste Hotel, 2 Lennujaama Rd, Tallinn Ülemiste Hotel, 2 Lennujaama Rd, Tallinn, MAJA 3-2004