By AD Editorial Team

Architects: Playa Arkkitehdit
Location: Kotisaarenkatu 7, 00550 Helsinki, Finland
Architect In Charge: Veikko Ojanlatva, Tuukka Vuori, Sirpa Pyyhtiä
Design Team: Marja Lapinleimu, Tuomas Raikamo, Jukka Kangasniemi, Mari Haavisto, Ulla Seppä, Jukka Sulonen
Scale Model: Daniel Lütolf
Area: 5190.0 sqm
Year: 2013
Photographs: Tuomas Uusheimo, Courtesy of Playa Architects, Tarja Nurmi, LUMART

Structural Design: Finnmap Consulting Oy
Hvac: Optiplan Oy
Electrical: Optiplan Oy
Main Contractors: Lemminkäinen Talo Oy
Electrical Contractors: VIP-Sähkö Oy
Air Contractors: Sarjametalli Oy
Plumbing: Lemminkäinen Talo Oy
Suppliers Bricks: Wienerberger
Client: Asuntosäätiö

From the architect. Project comprises three villa-like apartment buildings in Toukoranta, Helsinki. The project is part of the subsidized HITAS-program organized by the city of Helsinki.

The buildings are characterized by the wood paneled balcony zones along the street and courtyard facades. Triangular extra storage space has been integrated into the balcony walls. The resulting portal shape maximizes natural light in the apartments.

Entrances are from semi-public courtyards that are slightly elevated from the street-level. Communal saunas and terraces are on the top floor and offer unobstructed views to the sea.

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