Architect：Kohina

Location：Unioninkatu, Helsinki, Finland

Project Year：2021

Category：Offices

We chose long-lasting, timeless and high-quality materials that are in line with the Ilmatar brand and the architecture of the building. Overall, the interior architectural choices reflect the movement of the wind in wavy shapes and forms. Materials create a calm and natural feel throughout the office.Tailored fixed furniture and lighting solutions, brass details and wooden surfaces finish the harmonious look.

Challenge

The unique Wuorio House, one of the oldest buildings in the center of Helsinki, was selected as the location for Ilmatar's new headquarters. Ilmatar has the entire 6th and 7th floors from the 1800s building and the modern new construction, leaving room for growth. To seamlessly integrate the old with the new and to make the visual identity theirs, Ilmatar held an interior architecture competition for the concept design. Kohina's experiential proposition highlighting the future, different senses and shapes of wind whirls, charmed the client and the cooperation started. Acoustics, lighting design and incorporating modern technical solutions into the historical building were at the core of the design and eventually the functionality of the space.

Benefit

A unique, modern office was created for Ilmatar into one of the most valued properties in Helsinki. The traditionally echoing 1830s rooms with high and curvy ceilings were modified into functional and visually seamless office spaces. The design concept brings the old and the new parts together, connecting the architecture with wavy shapes, forms and earthy tones. Long-lasting solutions, high quality as well as ecological and Scandinavian choices served as the basis for the interior design. Tailored acoustic and lighting solutions leave room for the original architecture, while catering to the needs of hybrid work.

Unlike traditional energy companies, Ilmatar takes part in all phases of windpower projects - from acquiring financing to the ready-standing wind turbines and their use. Therefore, to appeal to the high-expecting visitors, the office was to look prestigious, but not ostentatious. The flow of wind and a high-quality image starts from the almost movie-like lobby space with its tailored sound effects. Continuing to the meeting rooms and work stations, the visitor can sense Ilmatar's brand throughout the journey. Meeting rooms and board room with latest audiovisual technology as well as versatile work stations and working café provide alternative places to work and exchange ideas.

Material Used :

- Ferm Living, Timberwise, New Works Denmark, Adea Collection, Marset, Tapwell, Vitra, Pentalight, Lumir Acoustics, Koolmat, Van Besouw, Blå Station, Teclux, Inlook, De Vorm, Pholc, Sibast Furniture, Nuura Lighting, MENU, Finarte, FDB Møbler, Oluce, Tulikivi, &Tradition, GUBI, Artemide, Warm Nordic

Flooring:

Parquet Oak Classic,Timberwise

Parquet Oak Select,Timberwise

Textile carpet, Van Besouwcolor codes 2606-040 / 2606-520 / 2403-040, Van Besouw, Koolmat

iQ Optima 2mm grey, Beige Grey 0897, Tarkett

Doors: Glass walls and doors, Muotolevy

Logo: Novela

Roofing: 

Wooden bar ceiling, Inlook Linear WP or similar, oak, whitened, matt, Inlook

Barrisol ceiling with lights

Acoustic coating,Decocoat, Symphony F497, Tikkurila

Interior lighting: 

Lantern Pendant Large, New Works

Ginger 60, Marset

Ginger 42 C, Marset

Mami Horizontal, Penta Lighting

Alma w171s, Wästberg

Kandinsky 45 Pendant, Pholc

Kizu Table Lamp, New Works

Nuura 1 (medium-size), Nuura Lighting

Donna 18, Pholc

Lantern Floor Lamp, New Works

Karl-Johan table lamp, New Works

Biny Spot, DCW éditions

Utzon JU1, &Tradition

Atollo 238, Oluce

Yanzi S1, Artemide

Accent walls: 

Wallpaper, Vescom

Acoustic panels (on screen walls), Gustafs

Acoustic panels came from De Vorm

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