Lamminrahka Education Centre selected as finalist for the Finlandia Prize for Architecture

Lamminrahka Education Centre has been selected as a finalist for the Finlandia Prize for Architecture 2024!

The Education Centre is a key public building of the new Lamminrahka area between Kangasala and Tampere. The centre consists of three building volumes connected by a central heart space. The heart space serves as the school canteen and the main gathering space, bringing together all users of the building. It also connects to the main public square of the new residential area. Many facilities, such as the gyms and workshops are used by the residents of the area in the evening.  

Verstas won an open competition for the design of the education centre in 2020. The construction of the building commenced in November 2021 and the first phase of the Centre opened its doors in August 2023.

We are honoured by the nomination and grateful for the jury’s appreciation of designing new learning environments.