Wood Magazine 2/2023

It’s time to embrace the truth and shout it from the rooftops. Finns ARE the happiest people in the world, and we… It’s time to embrace the truth and shout it from the rooftops. Finns ARE the happiest people in the world, and we should let others know it. The Danes have their “hygge” and the Swedes have Abba and Loreen, but we can make happiness a Finnish brand and export product. Productization requires concretizing the concept …

Stora Enso’s building concepts demonstrate the best-performing combinations of Sylva™ by Stora Enso range of prefabricat… Stora Enso’s building concepts demonstrate the best-performing combinations of Sylva™ by Stora Enso range of prefabricated wood-based products for low-carbon and cost-efficient wooden buildings. The mixed use building concept combines office and accommodation space to assure the flexibility for the planning phase and adaptability for future needs. Developed in cooperation with Sweco Finland Oy and

On March 15th, Oy CrossLam Kuhmo Ltd started production at the new extension to its CLT manufacturing facility in Kuhmo.… On March 15th, Oy CrossLam Kuhmo Ltd started production at the new extension to its CLT manufacturing facility in Kuhmo. This investment doubles Crosslam’s annual manufacturing capacity. “We are proud to bring one of Northern Europe’s most modern and customer-oriented CLT production lines to Finland’s Kainuu region. This investment enables our company to develop alongside &hellip

The City of Helsinki has plans to build an environmentally sustainable residential area using wooden construction. Locat… The City of Helsinki has plans to build an environmentally sustainable residential area using wooden construction. Located in Hermanninranta, the northern part of the Kalasatama district, this new wooden area will be home to 5,500 residents. The plans include nine residential blocks, two parking garages, a school, and two daycare centres. Pre-construction and street construction …

The Martta Wendelin daycare centre in Tuusula is this year’s winner of the International Award for Wood Architecture. Aw… The Martta Wendelin daycare centre in Tuusula is this year’s winner of the International Award for Wood Architecture. Awarded annually by the international press, the aim is to bring exceptional wooden architecture into the limelight to encourage innovation in design and to unite countries in their common appreciation of wooden construction. The winner was announced …

A new art museum addition rounds out the Raasepori museum’s Ekta building and the Pro Artibus foundation’s G… A new art museum addition rounds out the Raasepori museum’s Ekta building and the Pro Artibus foundation’s Galleria Elverket. The art museum was commissioned by the Albert de la Chapelle art foundation and designed by JKMM Arkkitehdit Oy. To best serve its purpose, this new building is a hybrid construction of concrete and wood. Dark-hued …

Akola Manor is a listed country house in Ii, a town just north of Oulu. Built in 1796, the main building represents a ra… Akola Manor is a listed country house in Ii, a town just north of Oulu. Built in 1796, the main building represents a rare local wooden adaptation of Gustavian-style manor architecture. Its three storeys offer more than 700 square metres of space. Read the article in Finnish here. Originally built by Judge Julius Konrad Antell, the manor …

Coined by the folks who worked there, the term “top of the tops” describes our construction site, with Kurttila’s old bu… Coined by the folks who worked there, the term “top of the tops” describes our construction site, with Kurttila’s old buildings, the nearby idyllic Kauklahti, and its own scenic nature giving the area a special appeal. The name “Aakkostalot”, ABCs of houses (houses A, B, and C), is derived from the address, which reflects the …

The complex of leisure buildings in the Kirkkonummi archipelago offers views to the south, to the passage of ships saili… The complex of leisure buildings in the Kirkkonummi archipelago offers views to the south, to the passage of ships sailing to the west. Read the article in Finnish here. Villa Stenstrand is a modern-day upgrade to a family holiday home in the Finnish archipelago. Starting with a shorefront sauna in 1969, the site has grown …

In Lapland, the extent of living indoor space used to follow a cycle of natural seasons. During cold wintertime, the occ… In Lapland, the extent of living indoor space used to follow a cycle of natural seasons. During cold wintertime, the occupied indoor space was limited to one compact building with an efficient multiuse floorplan, in order to save heating resources. In warmer seasons the living area was expanded into several unheated buildings with different specific …

In May 2023, the Marttakahvila café in Joensuu relocated across the market square to the side opposite its previous loca… In May 2023, the Marttakahvila café in Joensuu relocated across the market square to the side opposite its previous location, which presented a convenient opportunity to upgrade the café to a more modern look. Lue artikkeli suomeksi täältä. The Marttakahvio now lies on a line formed by the town hall and the art museum and …

Hotel Kurula’s is located amidst the rugged beauty of Pyhätunturi fell. Completed in February 2023, this hotel on… Hotel Kurula’s is located amidst the rugged beauty of Pyhätunturi fell. Completed in February 2023, this hotel on the shore of Lake Pyhäjärvi offers its customers peaceful luxury and a feeling of escaping from an increasingly hectic world. Read the article in Finnish here. In all, the hotel complex has three buildings: one for accommodations, …

The Majamaja concept envisions off-grid accommodations with their own energy and water solutions. These units are design… The Majamaja concept envisions off-grid accommodations with their own energy and water solutions. These units are designed for environmentally friendly and flexible assembly in locations such as archipelagos where standard construction can be too difficult, expensive, or harmful to the environment. Read the article in Finnish here. Architect Pekka Littow is the concept’s originator and …

Pistohiekka sauna-restaurant is the first step towards rebuilding the Pistohiekka resort area which flourished until the… Pistohiekka sauna-restaurant is the first step towards rebuilding the Pistohiekka resort area which flourished until the 1980s but has since disappeared. The project brings long-awaited services back to the area in the form of a lakeside sauna and a restaurant. Read the article in Finnish here. Pistohiekka sauna-restaurant is one of the key development sites …

As its name suggests, Saunaravintola Kiulu is both a sauna and restaurant as well as the backdrop for all sorts of impro… As its name suggests, Saunaravintola Kiulu is both a sauna and restaurant as well as the backdrop for all sorts of impromptu events within the city. Within the restaurant, the dining experiences vary from formal to casual while two saunas offer either a community-driven bathing experience or a more intimate, closer one. All of these …

The Kuortane Olympic Training Centre and Sports Institute is an important training centre on both the Finnish and the in… The Kuortane Olympic Training Centre and Sports Institute is an important training centre on both the Finnish and the international level, offering optimum conditions for professional and amateur athletes in several sports. The Lem-Kem Areena was designed in cooperation with the Finnish Gymnastics Federation and is one of the most versatile and best equipped gymnastic …

The Kuortane Olympic Training Centre and Sports Institute is an important training centre on both the Finnish and the in… The Kuortane Olympic Training Centre and Sports Institute is an important training centre on both the Finnish and the international level, offering optimum conditions for professional and amateur athletes in several sports. Thanks to the new LähiTapiola Areena multi-purpose facility, the institute now has even more space for new and old sports. Read the article …

While the production and use of low-carbon and nature-based building products have rapidly gained ground in Central Euro… While the production and use of low-carbon and nature-based building products have rapidly gained ground in Central Europe, there is still a lack of comprehensive data on the technical properties or carbon footprints of these products in Finland. In 2022, the Nature CO2 project at Tampere University collected information on nature-based building materials, and there …

The new construction act opens new markets for wood construction. In the future, a warehouse of less than 30 square mete… The new construction act opens new markets for wood construction. In the future, a warehouse of less than 30 square meters or a yard sauna can be built without a permit, as long as the building and planning regulations and the regulations for waterfront construction apply. The new Construction Act will enter into force at …

The task of promoting wood construction is often relegated to municipal zoning, but cities have been surprisingly resour… The task of promoting wood construction is often relegated to municipal zoning, but cities have been surprisingly resourceful in finding alternative methods to increase wood use. In the spirit of learning together, ten cities of varying sizes shared their individual methods in the “Puu tulee kaupunkiin” (Wood comes to the city) project in 2021–2022. Text: …

While Turku often shows the way in wood construction, the sector is also actively promoted elsewhere in the regions of S… While Turku often shows the way in wood construction, the sector is also actively promoted elsewhere in the regions of Satakunta and Southwest Finland. Text: Dennis Somelar, project manager, the Finnish Forest Centre Read the article in Finnish here. The City of Turku has been an important pioneer in the construction of wooden multi-storeys in …

Stora Enso’s new headquarters, named Katajanokka Laituri, will be completed by the summer of 2024. The new wooden… Stora Enso’s new headquarters, named Katajanokka Laituri, will be completed by the summer of 2024. The new wooden building will be located in Katajanokka, Helsinki, which is familiar to passengers as a cruise port. The building is owned by the Finnish pension company Varma. Lue artikkeli suomeksi. 1. The building is created from solid wood …

Joensuu’s new market hall merges the traditional appeal of a market hall with contemporary architecture, serving v… Joensuu’s new market hall merges the traditional appeal of a market hall with contemporary architecture, serving visitors and city residents as a marketplace, living room and place to meet up. Thanks to a change in municipal zoning, the new hall is on the market square’s eastern edge, with the restaurant terraces opening onto the square …