Hankasalmi School Centre in Finland by Parviainen Architects

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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination.

Hankasalmi School Centre in Finland by Parviainen Architects

March 6th, 2022 by Sumit Singhal

Article source: Parviainen Architects

We design buildings and environments that increase wellbeing. When designing schools, it becomes exceptionally clear that we do not just create buildings but also the preconditions for activities, experiences, and encounters. Hankasalmi School Centre was designed to serve all inhabitants of Hankasalmi. The impressively sculptural building functions as an attractive landmark: the school is an inviting public building, a source of pride for the whole municipality.

Image Courtesy © Martin Sommerschield / Kuvio Photo

Architects: Parviainen Architects
Project: Hankasalmi School Centre
Location: Hankasalmi, Finland
Photography: Martin Sommerschield / Kuvio Photo
Lead Architects: Jani Ristimäki
Design team: Jani Ristimäki (lead architect), Maria Björklund (project architect), Kaisa Eriksson (interior architect)
Constructor: YIT
Gross Built Area (m2/ ft2): 5600 m2
Completion Year: 2020

Image Courtesy © Martin Sommerschield / Kuvio Photo

The calm facades and the wooden entrance tie the building to its surroundings in a peaceful, yet fresh way. Thanks to the vibrant and adaptable layout of the new school center, learning and studying can take place in all parts of its facilities. The lobbies have been equipped to function as facilities for art, culture, and sports; the stairs serve as a place for socializing, learning, and performing. Spaces can easily be divided with furniture and other dividing elements to create “pop up” classrooms or temporary learning environments. Navigating from one space to another is made easier by various nature themes. Hankasalmi is known for its wood industry, and every part of the school centre has an emblem tree that is reflected in materials and colours. The trees outside follow the indoor themes, identifying each entrance. In addition to the trees, the spaces have graphic references to the school’s special feature: Hankasalmi School Centre has the only high school in Finland with emphasis in orienteering.

Image Courtesy © Martin Sommerschield / Kuvio Photo

Cabinet, Image Courtesy © Parviainen Architects

Elevation_east, Image Courtesy © Parviainen Architects

Elevation_north, Image Courtesy © Parviainen Architects

Elevation_south, Image Courtesy © Parviainen Architects

Elevation_west, Image Courtesy © Parviainen Architects

Site-plan-1, Image Courtesy © Parviainen Architects

: Image Courtesy © Martin Sommerschield / Kuvio Photo

: Image Courtesy © Martin Sommerschield / Kuvio Photo

: Image Courtesy © Martin Sommerschield / Kuvio Photo

: Image Courtesy © Martin Sommerschield / Kuvio Photo

: Image Courtesy © Martin Sommerschield / Kuvio Photo

: Section-B-B, Image Courtesy © Parviainen Architects

: Site-plan-1, Image Courtesy © Parviainen Architects

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Tags: Finland, Hankasalmi

Categories: Educational Center, School

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