Published in 3/2025 - Suburbia

Housing

Merilinnake Housing

Konkret Architects (ONE Architects)

Owner-occupied apartments

Architects Jaakob Solla, Emmi Jusslin, Ari Kangaspunta, Anne Routaniemi, Milja Virkkunen
Location Mellstenintie 2, Espoo
Gross Area 5 125 m2
Completion 2023

The apartment buildings at the edge of the Haukilahdenranta linked house district introduce a new scale to the area. Read Stella Vahteristo’s review → “Glimpse of the Sea”

Valokuvat Anders Portman

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