Stonecon Ltd

Kohteen perustiedot

  • architect Viljo Rewell
  • real estate owner Auratum Kiinteistöt Oy
  • buiding works completed in 1964
  • original facade cladding was made of precast concrete panels with travertine surface
  • original facade in very bad condition due to deterioration of the original structures
  • facade renovation was carried out during 2007-2008
  • original precast panels were replaced by solid travertine panels
  • project management and supervision: Stonecon Oy
  • architect: Schauman Arkkitehdit Oy
  • stone technology consulting/main designer: Stonecon Oy/Pekka Mesimäki
  • structural engineering: Narmaplan Oy
  • stone contractor: Loimaan Kivi Oy/Marriotti s.p.a.

Rakennusprojektin erikoispiirteet

  • building is classified as an important object of the Finnish cultural heritage
  • due to the central and important location no changes in appearance were desired
  • owner wanted to replace the facade cladding with original Roman Classico Travertine
  • strict quality requirements were applied for stone material and cut-to-size panels (ref: Ara Pacis)
  • cladding made of large solid travertine panels was technically very demanding
  • stone panels were supported from horizontal joints and lateral anchors were placed in vertical joints
  • thermal insulation was improved and metal details were renewed
  • during renovation works the building was normally in use
  • area of facade cladding was 2000 m2