Kannelmäki

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Niclas Mäkelä

The street‑level public entry is articulated by a prominent canopy, and the canteen engages the streetscape through a large opening.

In the lobby areas, the spatial character and timber finishes extend the exterior material palette indoors.

The children’s spaces are light‑filled and adaptable.

Access to the second floor is mediated through an exterior gallery overlooking the playground.

Project • By Verstas Architects • Nurseries

Aurinkokallio Daycare Center

Aurinkokallio Daycare Centre is located in Kannelmäki, Helsinki, replacing the old daycare building from the 1970s. The three-storey building is carefully placed on the sloping plot, as an urban infill between existing apartment buildings and a verdant forest park. The yard of the daycare was designed to be as natural as possible. The aim was to preserve the terrain and trees in the northern part of the plot, where the site borders protected fortification structures. Niclas Mäkelä The sloping roof and low eaves create pleasant natural light conditions for the playground. Light brickwork, enlivened by different types of stacking techniques, complements the wood-clad facades. The natural colour palette of the fa&cc... More