Architects:JKMM Architects

Area :8480 m²

Year :2016

Photographs :Studio Hans Koistinen , Mika Huisman, JKMM Architects

Manufacturers :  Plaka, Amkel, Artigo, Cembrit, Fils, Formica, Formica
, SopremaPlaka

Acoustics and Sound Proofing :Akukon

Structural Design :Finnmap Consulting Oy

Project Architect Safa : Edit Bajsz

Interior Architect Sio : Päivi Meuronen

Client : Facility Centre, the City of Helsinki

Users : Education Department, the City of Helsinki , Early Childhood Care and Education Department, the City of Helsinki

Property Development Consultant : Indepro

Hvac Engineering : Ramboll Finland Oy

Electrical Engineering : Insinööritoimisto Lausamo Oy

Landsce Architects : Maisema-arkkitehtitoimisto Maanlumo Oy

Lcc Designer : Insinööritoimisto Granlund Oy

Fire Consultant : Paloässät Oy

Building Contractor : Oy Rakennuskultti Ab

Plumbing Contractor : Suomen Talotekniikka Oy

Ventilation Contractor : Putki-Kolmio Oy

Electrical Contractor : Aro Systems Oy

Building Automation Contractor : Fidelix Oy

Waste Pipe Contractor : Caverion Suomi Oy

Artist : Heli Hiltunen

Architect In Charge : Juha Mäki-Jyllilä

Partners : Asmo Jaaksi, Teemu Kurkela, Samuli Miettinen

Interior Architect Sio : Päivi Meuronen

Building Automation Contractor : Fidelix Oy

Waste Pipe Contractor : Caverion Suomi Oy

City : Helsinki

Country : Finland

The new and rapidly growing district of Kalasatama now has its own day care centre and school. The colourful and visually inviting school designed by JKMM Architects has no conventional pupils’ desks or stuffy classrooms.

In 2010, the City of Helsinki organized an invitational architectural competition regarding the Kalasatama School and Day Care Centre. JKMM Architects won the competition with their proposal “Wigwam”. The building, closely following the shape of the winding streets, has a courtyard nestling inside it. The building has a day care centre and school on three floors.