Luola Sports and Events Centre in Savilahti / Architects Davidsson Tarkela

Valeria Silva — Sun, 19 Jan 2025 11:00:00 +0000

The Savilahti Sports and Events Centre, located on Neulamäki Hill in the developing Savilahti district of Kuopio, Finland, transforms a former Finnish Defence Forces depot into a versatile multi-purpose facility. The centre serves as a connection between a new residential area and the heart of the district, acting as a gateway to the adjacent park and local amenities. Designed to accommodate diverse user groups—including schoolchildren, students, sports clubs, and individual citizens—the centre is also a versatile venue for large-scale events such as concerts, seminars, tournaments, and major league or international sports matches. In addition, it functions as a shared civic shelter for nearly 7,000 people, ensuring safety and preparedness for the district.

Kuopio Museum / Architects Davidsson Tarkela

Andreas Luco — Wed, 17 Feb 2021 12:00:00 +0000

This extension functionally and programmatically connects the existing Kuopio Museum of Cultural History, the Museum of Natural History, and the library. The Design is based on a reflection of urban structure and cityscape combined with specific building preservation and functionality questions. The objectives of the project's diverse starting points are embodied in the new museum extension. The new part forms a gate - the entrance to a new kind of museum and cultural complex. The Kuopio Museum is a historically listed building designed by J. V. Strömberg and was completed in 1907. To restore it to its original character, the fire department wing from the 1960s was demolished.

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Luola Sports and Events Centre in Savilahti / Architects Davidsson Tarkela

Kuopio Museum / Architects Davidsson Tarkela