Kari Campus education, sports and leisure centre

The campus sits by the old town, with which the small-scale massing and wooden facades of the new campus blend. *

The Campus expands the city centre public spaces.

A gently sloping entrance square welcomes visitors to the Campus. *

The positioning of the building complex creates sunny outdoor areas that have a pleasant microclimate.

Each function (swimming hall, music school, comprehensive school and sports hall) has its own branch and they are connected by the main indoor space.

At the heart of the centre is an atrium of service desks, foyers, a café and a restaurant.

The ample windows of the swimming hall maximize the use of natural light and open views to surrounding areas.

The facade materials alternate between wood paneling, stucco and metal panels, responding to the characters of different sides and creating an intricate play of facade textures.

The large sports hall has fixed and telescopic seating with a capacity of 804 seats.

The central lobby connects to the surroundings via large curtain walls.

The different fuctions are gather around connecting lobby spaces.

The concert hall has seating for 200 people and several rehearsal spaces.

The yards of the Campus are in use also during evenings, creating a lively addition to the local cityscape. *

Kari Campus education, sports and leisure centre

Description:

The Kari Campus in Rauma gathers several important public institutions and amenities under one roof. It consists of swimming and sports halls, a comprehensive school, a music school, an adult education centre and a youth centre. Being together creates significant synergy and savings.

Rauma is a particular town in Finland. Its centre is listed UNESCO World Heritage because of its cherished and well-preserved traditional wooden townscape. The campus sits by the old town, with which the small-scale massing and wooden facades of the new campus blend.

At the heart of the education, sports and leisure centre is an atrium of service desks, foyers, a café and a restaurant. Shared and dedicated spaces of teaching, performance and sports are around the central spaces. The positioning of the building complex creates sunny outdoor areas that have a pleasant microclimate. A gently sloping entrance square welcomes visitors to the building. The yard has diverse possibilities of play, sports, learning, meeting and leisure for various age groups. The ample windows of the swimming hall open to a verdant hilly park.

Status

Completed in 2024

Awards

The PLAN Award 2025 Winner, 2025
European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture - Mies van der Rohe Award Nominee, 2025

Program

Swimming and sports halls, comprehensive school, music school, adult education centre and youth centre, 31 400 sqm

Location

Aittakarinkatu 10, Rauma, Finland

Client

City of Rauma

Photographs

Sami Saastamoinen and Mika Huisman (marked with *)

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