The design of the area is based on an invited architectural competition held in 2002. Construction of the area began in 2007 and its first stage was completed in autumn 2008. The final stage will be completed in 2014.
Central themes of the proposal were extending the genius loci of the east Lauttasaari port area and the grouping the new buildings, so that as many as possible apartments will have a sea view and at the same time a favourable positioning towards the sun. Another important aspect was to not to block the sea views of existing neighbouring houses.
The design uses elongated building masses, which are perpendicular to the shoreline. At the shore the buildings are low and extend on columns over the surface of the sea. Further away from the waterfront the numbers of the storeys grow incrementally.
The area is divided into zones parallel to the shore: a public pier and pedestrian zone, green yard zone, a free-form street yard and furthest away garages and adjoining street region.
The façades are mainly of white plaster and copper. Wood has been used in the rear walls and ceilings of the balconies and overhead projections.
Housing design has focused on the flexible floor plans in addition to lightness, airiness and views. Large balconies and roof terraces will contribute to improving the opportunities to enjoy the area's unique situation.
Garage is located below the yard. Parking space is available for 272 cars.
The total area of floor-space is 33 000m².
The total number of flats is about 230. Their size varies between 50…130 m².
The design team of Architects NRT has been so far:
Team leaders:
Jyrki Tasa, architect SAFA
Pirjo Soininen, architect SAFA
Eeva-Liisa Elo-Lehtinen, architect SAFA
Sami Vikström, architect SAFA
assisting:
Teemu Tuomi, architect SAFA
Selina Anttinen, architect SAFA
Jussi Kalliopuska, architect SAFA
Hanna Pietarila, architect SAFA
Tommi Suvanto, architect SAFA
Team in competition stage:
Jyrki Tasa, architect SAFA
Jussi Kalliopuska, architect SAFA
Vesa Oiva, architect SAFA
Pirjo Soininen, architect SAFA
Teemu Tuomi, architect SAFA
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