Verstas

  • Lohja Hiidensalmi area, 'Tuulantei'

  • STATUS: Open competition 2005, honorary mention
  • LOCATION: Lohja, Finland
  • DESCRIPTION: An urban design for an area situated by lake Lohja, defined by versatile natural conditions and a history in woodworking industry. The area comprises 176 000 sqm of new residential and public buildings, including various building types from single-family houses and townhouses to multistorey buildings. The approach rests on the delicate milieu of inland waters and enhances the characteristics of the landscape.