Tunturi Daycare Centre

The daycare centre sits between residential buildings, Korvatunturintori square and a rocky park.

The design of the daycare centre is inspired by the natural setting. The yard connects with the bare bedrock area...

...and the rocky theme is continued by the meandering roof shapes.

The building’s main façade is mostly earthy red brick...

...while the façade facing the yard as well as the utility sheds are clad in wood.

The vestibules and their connecting spaces are accentuated with individual color schemes.

The center of the building features the most public functions such as the dining space. The ends connect to the surroundings: Korvatunturintori square in south and the rocky forest in north.

The large windows offer views to the yard and provide the group spaces with plentiful natural light.

Tunturi Daycare Centre

Description:

Situated in the verdant suburb of Mellunmäki and on the edge of Korvatunturintori square, the Tunturi Daycare Centre brings the surrounding natural landscape to life. Bare Finnish bedrock connects with the daycare yard and the rocky theme is continued by the meandering roof shapes. Natural rock areas and old trees were preserved wherever possible. The building’s main façade is mostly earthy red brick while the façade facing the yard as well as the utility sheds are clad in wood.

With capacity for educating 150 children, the daycare building provides suitable spaces for more than just the local children. For example, the daycare’s gym is available for neighbourhood use during off-hours. This space opens out towards the Korvatunturinaukio square. A public ceramic art piece adorns the square-side façade for the enjoyment of passers-by.

Status

Completed in 2024

Location

Korvatunturintie 7, Helsinki

Program

Daycare centre 1 500 sqm,
9 daycare groups and 1 pre-school group

Client

City of Helsinki

Photographs

Niclas Mäkelä