Automated Waste Collection Station

B & M Architects

Architects Timo Kiukkola, Nikolai Rautio, Jussi Murole, Teemu Seppänen
Location Hopeakaivoksentie 45, Helsinki
Gross Area 770 m²
Completion 2017

Photos Timo Kiukkola

Published in 3 – 2018 - Natures

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