WOOD CITY
by ANTTINEN OIVA ARCHITECTS in Helsinki, Finland
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Author ANTTINEN OIVA ARCHITECTS
City Helsinki
Country Finland
Year 2021
Program Mixed-Use Urban Quarter
Technical Info
Site area 13000 sqm
Gfa 0 sqm
Density 0 far
Population density 20000 inh/ha
Home Units: 0
Jobs 6000
Streetsroad: 0 %
Buildup: 0 %
NonBuild-up: 0 %
Residential 0 %
Business 0 %
Commercial 0 %
Civic 0 %
Description

    Unique Urban Landscape: 

  • Located at the entrance view of Helsinki's Jätkäsaari. 
  • Combines living and working in Finland's largest wooden block. 
  • Wood City stands as an international example of top-level wood construction. 
  • Hybrid Project for Housing and Business: 

  • Lifecycle-wise project emphasizing housing and business premises. 
  • Completion of the entire block is expected in 2024. 
  • Collaboration with Stora Enso for sustainable development and design. 
  • Carbon-Friendly Construction: 

  • Utilizes wood in various forms for exterior walls, frames, and facade cladding. 
  • Significantly reduces carbon footprint compared to concrete structures. 
  • Enhances indoor air quality, acoustics, and visual appeal. 
  • Office Buildings for Pioneering Companies: 

  • Supercell and WithSecure inhabit unique wooden offices. 
  • WithSecure office designed for flexibility, sustainability, and employee well-being. 
  • Aiming for international LEED Platinum environmental certification. 
  • Striking Architectural Design: 

  • Irregular pentagon building plans create varied aspects and views. 
  • Beveled shapes and diagonal lines enhance urban aesthetics. 
  • Groundbreaking as Finland's largest timber-framed office building. 
  • Impactful Use of Wood Material: 

  • Timber construction contributes to a new scale of urban building. 
  • Innovative use of wood in the entire building frame. 
  • Shows the potential for large-scale wood construction projects.
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