Architect
Verstas Architects
Completion
2021
Category
Educational buildings
Tags
brick education school
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Verstas Architects

Vuosaari is a city district of almost 40,000 residents and an important local centre close the seashore in Eastern Helsinki. The brick-clad public high school building adapts to a compact multi-level site next to the eastern terminus of the metro line. Wood-framed entrances, cascading roof terraces and ample public stairs bring life to the streetscape on three levels.

The school’s energy efficiency is nearly equal to a zero-energy building. Green roofs and solar panels are used to improve the building’s ecological footprint. The high school building is the first public-private partnership (PPP) project carried out by the city of Helsinki.

Music and art education are emphasised in the curriculum of Vuosaari High School. Therefore, the building has a cluster of rehearsal rooms, studios and stages. The lobbies and outdoor spaces are designed to accommodate performances as well.

In addition to being a high school for 900 students, the school is also a significant public building that serves the residents of the surrounding area. Different events by local organisations take place in the facilities in the evenings and on the weekends, making Vuosaari High School a central hub for the local community.

Source: Verstas Architects

Location

Mosaiikkiraitti 2b, Helsinki
60.2077292, 25.1408121

Images

Vuosaari High School
Vuosaari High School (© Mika Huisman)
Vuosaari High School
Vuosaari High School (© Mika Huisman)
Vuosaari High School
Vuosaari High School (© Mika Huisman)
Vuosaari High School
Vuosaari High School (© Mika Huisman)
Vuosaari High School
Vuosaari High School (© Mika Huisman)
Vuosaari High School
Vuosaari High School (© Mika Huisman)
Elevation, Vuosaari High School
Elevation, Vuosaari High School (© Verstas Architects)

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