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. 

© Studio Hans Koistinen

Architects: JKMM Architects

Location: Helsinki, Finland

Architect In Charge: Juha Mäki-Jyllilä

Partners: Asmo Jaaksi, Teemu Kurkela, Samuli Miettinen

Area: 8480.0 m2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Studio Hans Koistinen , Mika Huisman, Courtesy of JKMM Architects

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 Oy

Structural Design : Finnmap Consulting Oy

Hvac Engineering : Ramboll Finland Oy

Electrical Engineering : Insinööritoimisto Lausamo Oy

Landsce Architects : Maisema-arkkitehtitoimisto Maanlumo Oy

Lcc Designer : Insinööritoimisto Granlund Oy

Acoustics And Sound Proofing : Akukon Oy

Fire Consultant : Paloässät Oy

Building Contractor : Oy Rakennuskultti Ab

Plumbing Contractor : Suomen Talotekniikka Oy

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