Co-op Oulun Hellinniitty
Co-op Oulun Hellinniitty
Co-op Oulun Hellinniitty
Co-op Oulun Hellinniitty
Co-op Oulun Hellinniitty
Co-op Oulun Hellinniitty
Co-op Oulun Hellinniitty
Co-op Oulun Hellinniitty
Co-op Oulun Hellinniitty
Co-op Oulun Hellinniitty

Co-op Oulun Hellinniitty

Helliniitty residential area ideas competition for its design and implementation in collaboration with Rautaruukki corporation and Palmberg-Rakennus
Ltd.

architect and principal design

2735 m²

2004

Published in Teräsrakenne 28/2005.

The deck access is shielded with steel grid and glass panels that combine to make a smooth facade surface that filters the light.
The deck access is shielded with steel grid and glass panels that combine to make a smooth facade surface that filters the light.
The housing co-op Hellinniitty is a four storey deck access building.
The housing co-op Hellinniitty is a four storey deck access building.
At the ends of the access decks are the fire escape stairs, that are also used on a daily basis by the inhabitants.
At the ends of the access decks are the fire escape stairs, that are also used on a daily basis by the inhabitants.
The focus on the desing of the living spaces was efficiency and livability of the apartments.
The focus on the desing of the living spaces was efficiency and livability of the apartments.
The balconies and access decks use zinc finished steel beams and concrete slabs.
The balconies and access decks use zinc finished steel beams and concrete slabs.
Combining the entrances and balconies on the decks were made livelier. This also makes for increased interaction between the inhabitants.
Combining the entrances and balconies on the decks were made livelier. This also makes for increased interaction between the inhabitants.
The balconies and access decks make for an active and constantly changing facade.
The balconies and access decks make for an active and constantly changing facade.
The design aimed for a fresh and unprejudiced approach.
The design aimed for a fresh and unprejudiced approach.
The detailing of the facades was given particular attention, to ensure a finished end result.
The detailing of the facades was given particular attention, to ensure a finished end result.
Steel grid canopies above the sauna windows give the facade three-dimensionality, colour and interesting play of light and shadow.
Steel grid canopies above the sauna windows give the facade three-dimensionality, colour and interesting play of light and shadow.