The first stage of construction of the Volta HUB business and community centre has been completed in the Volta Quarter. The historic industrial building on Mootori Street, more than 125 years old, has undergone extensive reconstruction and gained a new life as a modern mixed-use building combining commercial spaces and service establishments. The building’s anchor tenant is MyFitness, and the completion of this stage was marked by the opening of the largest sports club in the area.
The developer Endover began the reconstruction of the historic industrial building in November 2024. Built in 1899, the structure has retained its original limestone façade and the high ceilings typical of industrial architecture, while the interior has been completely repurposed.
“The completion of the first stage of Volta HUB demonstrates how historic industrial heritage can be meaningfully transformed into a modern living environment. We have preserved the building’s authentic appearance but filled it with new content — a combination of commercial, service, and residential spaces,” said Endover’s CEO, Roul Tutt. “Mixed use is the core principle of Volta HUB: under one roof, you will find a sports club, guest apartments, office spaces, and – in the future – restaurants and cafés.”
The anchor tenant of the first Volta HUB building is MyFitness, which has opened the largest and most modern sports club in Põhja-Tallinn. “We’ve been considering expanding into Põhja-Tallinn for some time, because we have received feedback from our members that this is exactly the area where we are most expected. It is a developing urban space where the population is constantly growing, and a sports club located even closer to home is a highly anticipated service,” said MyFitness CEO Tiina Matikainen.
The new club covers nearly 2,000 square meters: a gym equipped with the latest Technogym machines, group workouts ranging from strength training to yoga, an exclusive boutique studio, and a sauna area. A unique innovation for Estonia is the Red Light Therapy room – a red-light therapy cabin. In addition to the sports club, the Volta Padel centre has also opened in the quarter.
Historic appearance, modern content
The reconstruction of the building at 2 Mootori Street preserved characteristic elements of industrial architecture: ceilings up to eight meters high, arched windows, and a massive limestone façade. The building is equipped with modern engineering systems and energy-efficient solutions.
The ground floor is home to the largest sports club in Põhja-Tallinn, MyFitness Volta, with approximately 2,000 square meters of training space. The upper floors house guest apartments – most of which are already sold – as well as commercial spaces ranging from 50 to 800 m², suitable for restaurants, retail, and offices. Negotiations are also underway with medical institutions and service companies to bring essential services even closer to local residents.
“Restoring old industrial buildings is more environmentally friendly than constructing from scratch. We preserve the historical value of the urban environment and give buildings a new purpose,” Tutt added.