Stonecon Ltd

Kohteen perustiedot

  • architects Bertel Saarnio and Juha Leiviskä
  • owner: Kouvola City
  • built in 1968
  • original facade material was Carrara Bianco marble
  • original facade in very bad condition due to deterioration of marble
  • original marble cladding was replaced with "Silver White" granite
  • facade renovation was carried out during 2001 - 2004
  • owner: Kouvolan kaupunki
  • stone technology consulting/main designer: Stonecon Oy/Pekka Mesimäki
  • architect Juha Leiviskä
  • structural engineering: Stonecon Oy/Insinööritoimisto Konstru Oy
  • stone contractor: Suomen Graniittikeskus Oy

Rakennusprojektin erikoispiirteet

  • original architect Juha Leiviskä was consulting in the project
  • detailed research of light granites worldwide was made in selection of the replacing material
  • stone fixings were completely redesigned, original fixings could not be used
  • thermal insultaion of the facade was completely changed
  • special attention was given to quality control of stone panels
  • building was normally in use during the renovation
  • total area of restored stone cladding was 5000 m2