Site Area : 107,632 m2

Building Area : 22,409m2

Total Area : 48,750m2

Location : Helsinki, Finland

[Description]

Aalto once mentioned how he had been impressed by the standardization and formation of cells he found in nature. It seemed that Aalto had seen great potential in the elastic joints between each cell unit and their co-independent positions, which he believed could be adapted and applied to architectural design. The new campus site for Aalto University in Otaniemi aims to realize the ideal setting found in cells, in order to provide perspective learning environments. Each department is given its own territory in separate building units, which together create a series of adaptable and flexible spaces within and around the site. A single cell unit may appear introverted and closed, yet the elastic membrane binds multiple units together to complete the organic form of the body. Each department building is connected by bridges elevated to the second and third floors, and they also share the sheltered public spaces in the middle. The new campus site is destined to bring to life the inspiring ideas that Aalto once observed in nature, transforming them into an architectural form that will be appreciated and celebrated by the diverse groups of people who visit the site regularly.

Designed by KIM MIN JAE

Collaborators : Kang Seung Hyun, Kim Naun, Ko Seung Min