The 2018 idea competition for the renovation of an apartment building aimed at architecture students has been decided. The design target was the apartment building Asunto Oy Vuorenraitti in the Souka suburb of Espoo.
In the competition, the 1st prize (€3) was awarded to the brand "Suunta 000", created by Saara Linden, Tanja Yli-Kyyny and Kirsi Karislahti.
In addition, the 3rd prize was awarded to the following names (€1):
- "Glass narote om", by Cecilia Aintila, Tuulia Kivistö and Janita Laakkonen.
- "Jyrkänne", by Outi Grönberg, Karoliina Lahti and Irene Sarvi.
- "Tuulenkärki", by Suvi Perttula, Juuli Niemelä, Julia Lahtinen and Marie Yli-Äyhö.
- All awardees are architecture students at the University of Tampere.
Ideas for repairing suburban houses
16 proposals were submitted to the competition. In its assessment, the award committee paid particular attention to the architectural quality of the proposals and the consideration of the cultural-historical values of the building and its surroundings. The structural and energy engineering and functional functionality of the solutions were also evaluated. As a whole, the fact that the presented plan is suitable for the building that is the subject of the competition took shape as an important judging criterion.
The award committee considered the level of the proposals to be variable. In the best proposals, more meritorious efforts were made to strengthen and enliven the old building's valuable features.
The design competition for the renovation of an apartment building is a traditional renovation construction idea competition funded by Julkisivuyhdistys ry for students from the architecture schools of Aalto University, Tampere University of Technology (TTY) and University of Oulu. The purpose of the annual competition is to produce high-quality, versatile and feasible ideas for energy repairs of the facades of suburban apartment buildings built in the 1960s and 1980s, as well as for the construction of elevators and additional floors. It was organized for the first time in 2002.
The 2018 competition period was 22.10 October to 31.12 December. The award recipients were announced on January 29.1.2019, 2019 at the Repair Construction XNUMX event at the Helsinki Fair Center.
The award committee of the competition stated the following about the best works of the 2018 competition:
1st prize Direction 225°
"Suunta 225°" is a successful update of the old building, whose sculptural shape increases the comfort of the entire area. Its architecture is designed precisely from the starting points of the target building. Excellent repair solutions make it a very viable proposition.
It has a peaceful atmosphere and the strengths of the proposal are sculptural massing, pleasant color choices and excellent repair solutions.
The material and color scheme of the proposal respects the appearance of the old building. The understated, but sculptural massing of the raised part is perfectly suited to the character of the area.
Two alternative repair methods increase the value of the plan. The possibility to carry out additional construction in parts also increases the realism of the proposal.
3rd prize Glass argot om
"Glass nårote om" is an architecturally elegant and basic solution strong and clever competition proposal. The proposal as a whole is linear and meritorious, and its composition respects the old building. In the proposal, the old building and the elevated part are combined with each other in an elegant and massing-successful way.
The new balustrades on the balconies echo the themes of the existing building, and increasing the size of the old balconies increases their value to the residents.
The new coloring of the additional floor and stairwells is in accordance with the construction period of the target building, but the ceramic material reveals it as a modern addition.
3rd prize Jyrkänne:
"Jyrkänne" cleverly updates the old building with a modern design language. The development of housing design and further research into energy technical solutions would benefit an otherwise excellent proposal.
The proposal is sculptural thanks to its accent piece, where the old building smoothly combines with the dynamic contemporary architecture.
The look of the existing building has been preserved and the building stands out with merit. The old facade world continues smoothly on the north side as part of the elevated part.
3rd prize Tuulenkärki:
"Tuulenkärki" is a well-planned proposal, where excellent apartment foundations and structural engineering solutions make it a smart plan.
The proposal is controlled and realistic. The massing of the elevated part of the proposal and the composition of the facades are commendable. Retraction of the additional floor and slanted ceilings make massaging elegant.
The housing plans of the proposal have been prepared carefully and are feasible. In particular, the enlarged balconies of old apartments increase living comfort. The common spaces on the basement floor are also well designed. The immediate vicinity of the entrances is cleverly designed.
Competition organizers and award committee
The competition was organized in cooperation with the Public Association, Tampere University's Architecture Unit (formerly Tampere University of Technology's Architecture Laboratory), Aalto University's Department of Architecture and Oulu University's Faculty of Architecture, and Asunto Oy Vuorenraitti.
The award committee included:
- Markku Karjalainen, professor of construction theory, University of Tampere, Department of Architecture, chairman of the award committee
- Satu Huuhka, research doctor in renovation construction, University of Tampere, Department of Architecture
- Kimmo Lintula, professor of construction, Aalto University, Department of Architecture
- Anu Soikkeli, university teacher of renovation construction, University of Oulu, Department of Architecture
- Santtu Turunen, board member, Asunto Oy Vuorenraitti
- Mervi Hokkanen, regional architect, city of Espoo, urban planning center
- Maritta Koivisto, architect SAFA, Rakennustuoteollisuus RTT, representative of Public Association
- Toni Pakkala, DI, TTY, Construction Engineering Laboratory, Life Cycle Engineering of Structures, representative of Public Association
More information about the competition
- Maritta Koivisto, architect SAFA, Construction Product Industry RTT, Public Association Association, tel. 040-900 3577
- Toni Pakkala, DI, University of Tampere, Construction Engineering, Public Association Association, tel. 040-198 1962
- Markku Karjalainen, professor of construction theory, University of Tampere, Department of Architecture, tel. 040-5832 127
Image material and other additional information
See also: https://julkisivuyhdistys.fi/