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A modern building at night with illuminated interiors, featuring large glass windows and a sleek design. The structure is mirrored in a calm body of water in the foreground, with silhouetted trees surrounding it.
Linnanniemi Masterplan

Linnanniemi Masterplan

Turku, Finland

2020

Client   City of Turku
Buildings · Culture & Leisure · Masterplanning
This proposal for the Linnanniemi area of Turku is predicated on two assertions: firstly; the existing buildings make a valuable contribution to the area while offering sufficient space to accommodate the programme required by the city authority; secondly; the landmass is artificial and its hard sur­faces should be given over to a mix of landscaping strategies to better manage flood events.
A modern architectural structure with minimalist design elements is partially obscured by bare tree branches. The words "VIKING LINE" are prominently displayed on the side of the building, which features large, angular metal and glass components.
A detailed, technical map of a waterfront area with various buildings, pathways, and docks. Blue dotted lines outline a specific section. The map is primarily in shades of blue, white, and light brown.
A minimalist architectural site plan showing various outlined areas in different colors, including blue, yellow, and green, indicating separate zones. The plan is bordered by water on one side and structures on others.
A minimalist architectural site plan outlines various colored zones around a waterfront area. The design includes buildings, pathways, and open spaces, bordered by water on several sides.
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Starting with these parameters, the physical attributes of the site are layered across each other. Areas prone to flooding are connected by parks, inlets and swales to capture, control and dissipate the water, while the castle retains its prominence due to limited new construction.

Utilising the existing buildings allows the programme to remain flexible and responsive to the developing commercial requirements of the area. It de-risks the initial investment required and secures the existing character of the area for the future. Situating the new tulevaisuuden museo in the redundant Viking Line terminal building and adjacent hotel captures the latent spatial potential and architectural merit of the existing steelwork, bridges and gantries.

A modern architectural structure with a reflective body of water in the foreground and a cloudy sky above. The design features various interconnected geometrical shapes and muted colors, with surrounding trees and buildings in the background.
A modern architectural structure is illuminated at night, with a dark silhouette of trees in the foreground. Three people are walking near the glow of the building, and a person is jogging along a dimly lit path beside a canal.
Modern interior with large windows allowing natural light. A person stands on an upper floor, near a frosted glass partition. The design features a minimalist aesthetic with sleek lines and greenery visible through the windows.

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