Satamalahti
Satamalahti
This proposal for Mikkeli’s Satamalahti area extends the city to Lake Saimaa through five distinct yet compatible strategies, each tailored to local shoreline context, program needs, and landscape conditions.
The design offers varied approaches to the lake’s edge - from reinforcing the Harbour’s industrial character to a more fluid, integrated extension at Paukkula. A key focus throughout is the visual quality of the new townscape in relation to its surroundings. Given the city’s 360-degree exposure to Savilahti Bay, maintaining clear lake views is essential.
Landmarks like the Cathedral and Observatory guide the placement of new buildings to preserve their visual prominence. In less developed areas, such as forested Paukkula, the new forms are more loosely composed, creating a picturesque contrast to the structured waterfronts of the Harbour and Jätevedenpuhdistamo.