Ülar Mark


Ülar Mark is an Estonian architect.
He graduated from the Department of Architecture of the Tallinn University of Art in 1995.
From 1999 to 2002, Mark worked as the chief architect of the city of Narva. Since 2002, Mark has worked in the architectural bureau Urban Mark OÜ.
Mark is a member of the Estonian Architects">Estonians">Estonian Architects and from 2006 to 2007 was the chairman of the union. From 2009 to 2013 Ülar Mark worked as the chairman of the Estonian Center of Architecture. From 2009, Mark is the partner of Allianss Architects OÜ. From 2015, Head Architect and Founder of Kodasema, the architecture, design and engineering firm that creates and builds innovative living and housing solutions.
Notable works by Mark are the gallery of the Bank of Estonia, the Tallink Spa Hotel and the new railway station of Tartu, and KODA by Kodasema housing concept. In addition, Mark has designed numerous urban and planning projects in Estonia and abroad.
Mark had been in a long-term relationship with singer and actress Kärt Tomingas for many years until her death in 2025. The couple has a daughter, Roberta. He currently lives in Lääne-Viru County. Mark has also a son Ailan Daniel from the previous marriage.

Works

Competitions

  • Fortuna quarter in Tartu, 2003; I prize
  • planning competition of Seewald, 2005
  • planning competition of the Koidu settlement, 2006
  • planning competition of the Maakri quarter in Tallinn, 2006
  • Joint office building of ministries, 2007
  • Embassy of Estonian Republic in Riga, 2007
  • New train station of Tartu, 2008; I prize