Architecture student contest 2024 Helsinki, Finland

Abstract

This work reflects the results of the academic exercise in the "2024 Architecture Student Competition in Helsinki, Finland," where intervention is carried out in a zone of Viikki; a district of Helsinki, in which the main focus of the competition is sustainability and harmonious integration with the cultural and social environment in architectural design. The competition presents two important challenges. Firstly, it focuses on sustainable architectural design, promoting form and prioritizing functionality and sustainability. Secondly, cultural and social perspectives are addressed, which means looking beyond the technical aspects of design and carefully considering culture and social conditions. This is achieved through a deep analysis of local culture and social needs, ensuring that interventions are appropriate and respectful of the environment. The competition has four key objectives: A) Renovate and change the use of an existing office building for researchers and students. B) Design a new residential building for temporary or permanent housing. C) Project the interconnection of buildings with the external public. D) Promote the circularization and possible renovations of construction materials. Additionally, the partial implementation of the BIM (Building Information Modeling) methodology is executed to ensure efficient information management and smooth coordination between design teams, significantly contributing to the viability and effectiveness of the project in terms of architectural integration, sustainability, and functionality.