ARCHITECTURE COMPETITION

Helsinki is the youngest of the three capitals of the Scandinavian Peninsula: founded in the mid-sixteenth century, it is largely made up of neoclassical buildings that characterize the historic district. The fortress of Soumenlinna, UNESCO site and military architecture of the eighteenth century, the Orthodox church of Unspenski and the Great Cathedral are the most recognized icons, but it is in the twentieth century that the Finnish capital experienced a push for change. The Library of Oodi or the Kamppi Chapel are examples of contemporary architecture that place Helsinki on the world stage in the design field. The Design House will continue the craftsmanship tradition by becoming a meeting place for artists; residences, exhibition halls and laboratories will make up a place for experimentation in which to continue the tradition that much owes to Alvar Aalto. Debates will animate the moments of a building with the characteristics of the museum of housing capable of enhancing what the contemporary artistic avant-gardes are making happen.

SITE AREA

Place: Nervanderinkatu, Helsinki; Surface: 1,560 m2

PROGRAM

Functional Spaces (it is a design suggestion and not a constraint):

• Reception: 50 m2


• 20 housing: 50 m2 for each one


• 2 Laboratory for wood artisans: 200 m2 for each one


• 2 Exhibition rooms (temporary and permanent): 150 m2 for each one


• Restoration area: 200 m2


• Library: 100 m2


• Plant room (water / electric): 100 m2


• Storage equipment for maintenance: 70 m2


• Green area: free dimension

Height limits are not imposed and underground spaces can be provided. The area must be considered free from all grounds.

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