Kaarninko housing area
The 1st prize in the international Europan design competition led to a commission to create a preliminary study for a detailed plan. The task was to design a compact low-rise residential area that follows the principles of sustainable development and particularly addresses the needs of young families, focusing on community living.
- Year
- 2011
- Location
- Turku, Kaarninko
- Size
- 15 000 m2
- Client
- Turun kaupunki
- The fractal nature of the spatial organization is based on the idea of gradual transition from public to private outdoor spaces. The goal was to create a small housing area based on the principles of the sharing economy, combining the best aspects of urban and rural living. Timeless, systematic architecture with an appropriate degree of repetition and variation also ensures economic feasibility. The plan was designed by Sami Vikström Architecture Ltd.
