The City of Espoo has announced the winner of the Espoo House architectural competition, and it is the Finnish-Danish consortium Cobe + Lundén Architecture Company with their proposal Kohtaamisia. The winning design, which impressed the panel of judges, is a wooden building that will contribute to the future identity of Espoon keskus.
Olli Isotalo, Director of Urban Environment and Chair of the panel of judges, describes the winning proposal as ambitious, individual, and of high-quality in terms of architectural and urban design.
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The modern hybrid building to be constructed in Espoon keskus will combine premises for decision-making, city administration and residential use. The competition entries are available for comments until 28 March. The aim of the competition, organised by the City of Espoo, is to find resident-oriented and cost-effective solutions for the premises. The competition is also an essential part of the more extensive development of the Espoon keskus area.
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