Paasitorni
Hotel and Conference Center Helsinki / Finland / 2012
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PAASITORNI HOTEL
The granite Paasitorni fortress was originally built for the use of Helsinki labor movement. Now the block functions as a successful conference center. Paasitorni Hotel comprises of two existing buildings and a new wing hidden behind early 20-century and 1950s facades.
The geometry of the new wing is softly curving in order to allow flow of space and light. Facades are constructed of ivory white brick. On two sides of building the brick facade turns into brick ”lace” which functions as a filtering layer between the rooms and the inner court yard. During the night the new wing glows like a snow lantern.
In addition to the hotel new conference, restaurant and logistic spaces are added to the center. The existing buildings are renovated and in some areas reprogrammed.
The design philosophy concentrates in respecting the listed buildings and in adding a unique contemporary layer of architecture inside the exiting framework.
K2S Architects Ltd.
FACTS
Client
HWA Helsinki Workers Association
User
Helsinki Congress Paasitorni
Scandic Hotels
Graniittiravintolat Restaurants
The granite Paasitorni fortress was originally built for the use of Helsinki labor movement. Now the block functions as a successful conference center. Paasitorni Hotel comprises of two existing buildings and a new wing hidden behind early 20-century and 1950s facades.
The geometry of the new wing is softly curving in order to allow flow of space and light. Facades are constructed of ivory white brick. On two sides of building the brick facade turns into brick ”lace” which functions as a filtering layer between the rooms and the inner court yard. During the night the new wing glows like a snow lantern.
In addition to the hotel new conference, restaurant and logistic spaces are added to the center. The existing buildings are renovated and in some areas reprogrammed.
The design philosophy concentrates in respecting the listed buildings and in adding a unique contemporary layer of architecture inside the exiting framework.
K2S Architects Ltd.
FACTS
Client
HWA Helsinki Workers Association
User
Helsinki Congress Paasitorni
Scandic Hotels
Graniittiravintolat Restaurants
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PAASITORNI HOTEL The granite Paasitorni fortress was originally built for the use of Helsinki labor movement. Now the block functions as a successful conference center. Paasitorni Hotel comprises of two existing buildings and a new wing hidden behind early 20-century and 1950s facades. The geometry of the new wing is softly curving in order to allow flow of space and light. Facades are constructed of ivory white brick. On two sides of building the brick facade turns into brick ”lace”...
- Year 2012
- Work started in 2010
- Work finished in 2012
- Main structure Masonry
- Client Architects K2S Architects Ltd. Kimmo Lintula, Niko Sirola and Mikko Summanen & Senior Architect Juha Sunqvist _ Architect Intern for Directional Pillar of Conference hall: Myriam Messahel & Senior Architect: Juha Sundqvist
- Contractor K2S Architects Ltd.
- Status Completed works
- Type Multi-purpose Cultural Centres / Concert Halls / Associations/Foundations / Conference Centres / Hotel/Resorts / Restaurants / Exhibitions /Installations / Recovery/Restoration of Historic Buildings / Restoration of Works of Art
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