Tapiola Satakielenrinne masterplan

The design is a new interpretation of the original Tapiola Garden City.
It complements the Southwest corner of Leimuniitty meadow with two new housing quartiers, combining dense urban fabric with surrounding nature.
The quartiers consist of terraced buildings that emphasize the topography of the site...
....and provide open views from the apartments.
Rooftop terraces and hanging gardens on balconies extend the living areas.

Tapiola Satakielenrinne masterplan

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    Description:

    The design is a new interpretation of the original Tapiola Garden City.

    The masterplan complements the Southwest corner of Leimuniitty meadow with two new housing quartiers, combining dense urban fabric with surrounding nature.

    The quartiers consist of terraced buildings that emphasize the topography of the site and provide open views from the apartments.

    Rooftop terraces and hanging gardens on balconies extend the living areas.

    Status

    Invited competition 2017
    1st prize

    Location

    Tapiola, Espoo, Finland

    Program

    Housing, 38 000 sqm

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