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TEAM PORTRAIT

VIDEO (by the team)

INTERVIEW
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1. How do you define the main issue of your project in relation with the theme “Living Cities Imagining architecture taking care of the milieus”? And in which way do you think your project can contribute to an ecological and/or social evolution?
Our project is defined by five key concepts. The first, Maritime milieu, includes a connection to the surrounding sea and Kvarken archipelago, as well as providing sea views via street corridors and decreasing building heights towards the shore. The second, Identity, arrives from the strong identity of the area, which we aimed to enhance. In the third, Community, our primary goal was human scale. The design includes green courtyards, a marketplace, and a village-like typology. It is all brought together with various activities around the area for all walks of life. The fourth, Sustainable lifestyle, includes design choices such as self-sufficiency through gardening, functional public transport, and utilizing energy-efficient and weather-appropriate building choices and materials. The fifth, Nature & outdoors, incorporates “ecocampuses” and seamless access to natural surroundings, emphasizing the conservation of existing ecosystems, preservation of indigenous species, a rich variety of plant life, and thoughtful planning that accounts for seasonal changes to facilitate diverse outdoor activities.

2. How did the issues of your design and the questions raised by the site mutation meet? 
Drawing upon the existing strong identity and aiming to fortify it further, our plan includes enhancing traffic connections and ensuring a more appealing and well-maintained environment compared to the current state. This initiative seeks to expand Vaasa’s city centre to encompass Vaskiluoto, offering an attractive seaside area primed for commercial utilization. It also aims to provide a diverse range of activities tailored for both residents and visitors.

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