New Nordic School by the Sea Helsinki, Wood City Finland, New Finnish Kindergarten, Jätkäsaari architecture
New Nordic School by the Sea in Helsinki
30 Aug 2022
Design: Avanto Architects Ltd
Location: Wood City, Jätkäsaari, Helsinki, Finland
Photos by Riikka Kantinkoski
New Nordic School by the Sea, Finland
The headquarters of mobile game developer, Supercell, is located in the new and unique Wood City, a massive wooden structure by built by Anttinen Oiva Architects at the entrance of Helsinki’s Jätkäsaari neighborhood. Fyra was selected by Supercell Oy to design a kindergarten for the same building. The daycare is operated by New Nordic Schools.
The needs of the user group – kindergarteners – were mapped in workshops run by the children’s architecture school Arkki. The point of the design process was to create a functional space that would support children’s development and inspire creativity, security, and joy. To create a homey atmosphere, a large open serving kitchen was built in the shared area. The rest area is designed to be calm and relaxing for nap time, both acoustically and in terms of the feel of the space. The interiors use natural, non-allergenic, and genuine hard-wearing materials, chosen with kids in mind.
The kindergarten is located just off of the Baltic Sea, which is why the sea and nature are strong themes that run through the interior design. The organic design language and the abundant use of wood speak both to the building and its surroundings. Wavy and round fish-like shapes soften the space and add to its playfulness. The animation and illustration studio, Piñata, created a whole cast of animal characters who venture around the kindergarten, adding fun little surprises to the space. The wave paintings in the large street-level windows provide protection and privacy from the streets outside.
New Nordic School by the Sea in Helsinki, Finland – Building Information
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Client: Supercell / New Nordic School
Architect: Anttinen Oiva Architects
Interior design: Fyra – https://www.fyra.fi/en/
Fyra design team: Anu Latvala, Elisa Ryhänen-Derret, Niina Sihto
Project sector: Institutional & Culture
Project completion date: 1/2021
About Fyra
Founded in 2010, Fyra is one of the leading interior design agencies in Finland. Specializing in work environments, retail, hotel, and restaurant spaces, as well as different concepts and cross-sectional projects, Fyra has distinguished itself as a responsible and proactive player in the industry. Fyra creates high-quality surroundings that enhance human well-being.
Fyra received an Architizer A+ Award in 2022 for Best Interior Design Firm, as well as a Dezeen Award in 2021 for Interior Design Studio of the Year. The firm was also named Interior Architecture Agency of the Year in 2020 by the Finnish Association of Interior Architects (SIO), which is Finland’s highest recognition in the field.
Photography: Riikka Kantinkoski
New Nordic School by the Sea, Helsinki, Finland images / information received 300822 from Avanto Architects Ltd
Location: Wood City, Jätkäsaari neighborhood, Helsinki, Finland, north east Europe
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