Pedagogical innovations. Metropolia UAS Myllypuro Campus by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects
07/03/2020.
[Myllypurontie-Helsinki] Finland
metalocus, AGUSTIN GAMARRA
metalocus, AGUSTIN GAMARRA
The renowned Finnish teaching method is reflected by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects on the campus designed for the Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, the multiplicity of collaborative spaces, modification of the teaching space to create new networks of joint learning with students.
The university promotes spontaneous meetings in the different bodies and levels of the four blocks constructed, which are articulated transversely by a through tray that separates from urban noise and encapsulates a new environment of educational innovation and creativity.
The university promotes spontaneous meetings in the different bodies and levels of the four blocks constructed, which are articulated transversely by a through tray that separates from urban noise and encapsulates a new environment of educational innovation and creativity.
Metropolia UAS Myllypuro Campus by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects. Photograph by Kuvatoimisto Kuvio.
Metropolia UAS Myllypuro Campus by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects. Photograph by Kuvatoimisto Kuvio.
Metropolia UAS Myllypuro Campus by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects. Photograph by Kuvatoimisto Kuvio.
Metropolia UAS Myllypuro Campus by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects. Photograph by Kuvatoimisto Kuvio.
Metropolia UAS Myllypuro Campus by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects. Photograph by Kimmo Virtanen.
Metropolia UAS Myllypuro Campus by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects. Photograph by Kimmo Virtanen.
Metropolia UAS Myllypuro Campus by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects. Photograph by Kuvatoimisto Kuvio.
Metropolia UAS Myllypuro Campus by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects. Photograph by Kuvatoimisto Kuvio.
Metropolia UAS Myllypuro Campus by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects. Photograph by Kuvatoimisto Kuvio.
Metropolia UAS Myllypuro Campus by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects. Photograph by Kuvatoimisto Kuvio.
Metropolia UAS Myllypuro Campus by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects. Photograph by Kuvatoimisto Kuvio.
Metropolia UAS Myllypuro Campus by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects. Photograph by Kuvatoimisto Kuvio.
Metropolia UAS Myllypuro Campus by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects. Photograph by Kuvatoimisto Kuvio.
Metropolia UAS Myllypuro Campus by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects. Photograph by Kuvatoimisto Kuvio.
Metropolia UAS Myllypuro Campus by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects. Photograph by Kuvatoimisto Kuvio.
Metropolia UAS Myllypuro Campus by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects. Photograph by Kuvatoimisto Kuvio.
Metropolia UAS Myllypuro Campus by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects. Photograph by Kuvatoimisto Kuvio.
Metropolia UAS Myllypuro Campus by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects. Photograph by Kuvatoimisto Kuvio.
Metropolia UAS Myllypuro Campus by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects. Photograph by Kuvatoimisto Kuvio.
Metropolia UAS Myllypuro Campus by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects. Photograph by Kuvatoimisto Kuvio.
Metropolia UAS Myllypuro Campus by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects. Photograph by Kuvatoimisto Kuvio.
Metropolia UAS Myllypuro Campus by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects. Photograph by Kuvatoimisto Kuvio and Kimmo Virtanen.
Masterplan. Metropolia UAS Myllypuro Campus by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects.
Site plan. Metropolia UAS Myllypuro Campus by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects.
Ground floor plan. Metropolia UAS Myllypuro Campus by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects.
Floor Plan 5th. Metropolia UAS Myllypuro Campus by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects.
Section. Metropolia UAS Myllypuro Campus by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects.
North elevation. Metropolia UAS Myllypuro Campus by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects.
East elevation. Metropolia UAS Myllypuro Campus by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects.
Sketch. Metropolia UAS Myllypuro Campus by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects.
Metropolia UAS Myllypuro Campus by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects. Photograph by Kuvatoimisto Kuvio.
Metropolia UAS Myllypuro Campus by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects. Photograph by Kuvatoimisto Kuvio.
Visualization. Metropolia UAS Myllypuro Campus by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects.
Visualization. Metropolia UAS Myllypuro Campus by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects.
Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects, generates a horizontal homeland to handle the unevenness that is generated from the cross street towards the corner, operating the pedestrian deck of the ground floors, with a public character, where the programs combine auditoriums, restaurants, cafeterias, sports facilities , swimming pools, in health services, libraries and others, which complement the teaching activities in the upper levels.
Highly specialized research, an inclusive society and the presentation of pedagogical results meet in a new educational infrastructure that reflects on the different ways of learning, from the individual to the collective, practical and theoretical environments, thinking of communicating vessels in a city where education is one of the primary axes of life.
Highly specialized research, an inclusive society and the presentation of pedagogical results meet in a new educational infrastructure that reflects on the different ways of learning, from the individual to the collective, practical and theoretical environments, thinking of communicating vessels in a city where education is one of the primary axes of life.
Description of project by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects
"Finland is known for its education system. A modern learning environment is a great challenge for architects, as it must support the learning of children and adolescents, inspire teachers and also be an attractive building with services for residents in the neighborhood during evenings. The Myllypuro campus is a contemporary, soft form and attractive series of learning spaces.”
– Professor Rainer Mahlamäki
The Myllypuro campus, located in Helsinki, Finland and designed for Metropolia University of Applied Sciences, is a polytechnic campus which looks to serve 6,000 students and 500 staff through a range of teaching, learning and research facilities. The combination of highly-specialized research spaces and open social spaces creates an environment where students can foster an intense understanding of their subject, whilst having frequent exposure to the work of so many more of their peers.
The aim of the campus was to create an inspiring and open network of learning. The design bases itself on the Finnish approach to education which realizes the importance of shared learning across disciplines through social study spaces; whilst allowing for focused learning of individual practices in isolated environments.
The campus is made of four main blocks, joined by huge atria. While keeping it sheltered from the harsh Finnish climate, the separation of the units gives an almost urban atmosphere, breaking away from the traditional ‘school’ feeling and promoting informal, out-of-office-hours type interactions.
Catering for the high volume of users, underneath the campus is a service yard and parking hall. The ground floors are kept primarily for shared uses. Within the main volumes are a whole host of facilities, including two large auditoriums, restaurants and cafés, two sports halls, a therapy pool, clinical training and simulation facilities for social services and healthcare, construction and building services laboratories and workshops, a library and Metropolia’s own commercial premises. On top of this, a significant amount of space is dedicated to teacher’s offices, designed according to the activity-based office concept bringing a more practical and hands-on approach to education which looks to trickle down into the teaching environment.
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Architects
Project Team
Architect in charge.- Rainer Mahlamäki, Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects. Designed by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki architects in cooperation with Arkkitehtitoimisto Lehto Peltonen Valkama Oy.
Client
Real estate company Myllypuron Kampus. City of Helsinki.
Area
56.000 m².
Dates
2019.
Program
Educational and state-of-the-art research facilities, library services and commercial premises.
Location
Myllypurontie 1, 00920. Helsinki, Finland.
Photography
Kuvatoimisto Kuvio and Kimmo Virtanen.
Ilmari Lahdelma, Rainer Mahlamäki. Lahdelma and Mahlamäki architects
Lahdelma & Mahlamäki Architects. Founded in 1997 Lahdelma & Mahlamäki Architects was the creation of long-term architectural partners Ilmari Lahdelma (architect SAFA) and Rainer Mahlamäki (architect SAFA). Previously the pair had been working together for 11 years, both in architecture collective 8Studio and as a practice at Kaira-Lahdelma-Mahlamäki. Since then the company has grown into a team of over 25 employees, both local and international.
They have won over 100 prizes in architecture competitions, which makes LMA one of the most experienced and successful Finnish offices.
Instead of relying on ready-made formulas, LMA creates one-of-a-kind buildings that not only exist as solitary objects but grow into organic elements of their surroundings. The offices works towards understanding not only the location they are designing for but also the people who will be living together with the buildings.
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