Project Review — 22.4.2026

The warehouse lent its shape to a new block

Toppilansalmen sataman vanha rikkivarasto lainasi muodon lähes kokonaan alusta rakennetulle palvelukorttelille. Materiaalien ja detaljien hienostumaton arkisuus sopii teolliseen muistumaan, arvioi Johan Lindfors.

Lähes kokonaan uudisrakennuksena rakennettu palvelukortteli mukailee vanhan rikkivaraston hahmoa. Kuva: Hoivatilat

K21 Hybrid Building
PAVE Architects
Location Ritaharjuntie 3, Oulu
Typology care homes, private homes, daycare centre and commercial premises
Gross area 11 391 m²
Completion 2025

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Published in 2 – 2026 - Oulu

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