Published in 3/2025 - Suburbia

Learning

Maatulli School, Daycare Centre and Playground

Fors Arkitekter, Talli Architects, Blomqvist Arkitektur

Architects Sofia Fors (Fors Arkitekter), Minna Lukander, Riitta Tuomisto (Talli Architects), Rebecka Blomqvist (Blomqvist Arkitektur)
Location Maatullinkuja 8, Helsinki
Gross Area 9 899 m2
Completion 2024

The large school building blends seamlessly with its park-like surrounds thanks to two wise design insights. Havu Järvelä’s review → “A Park in a School”

Photos Tuomas Uusheimo

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