Vuosaari High School

The building adapts to a compact multi-level site with cascading terraces and public stairs.

The shared facilities in the high school will serve the whole local community.

Vuosaari High School

Description:

The new high school will be centrally located in Vuosaari, a martime local centre in Eastern Helsinki. It complements the developing neighbourhood: the high school will be a significant public building serving also the local community.

The high school adapts to a compact multi-level site by a railway. Its entrances, cascading roof terraces and ample public stairs enliven the streetscape on three levels.

The Vuosaari High School emphasizes music. Therefore it has a cluster of rehearsal rooms, studios and stages, but we also designed the lobbies and outdoor spaces to work for performances as well.

Status

Under construction, scheduled completion in 2021

Location

Helsinki, Finland

Client

The City of Helsinki

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