Stonecon Ltd

Kohteen perustiedot

  • architect Toivo Korhonen
  • built in 1967
  • original facade material plain concrete
  • during restoring old facade was clad by Balmoral Red granite from Finland
  • old concrete facade was restored before cladding
  • restoration was carried out during 1999 - 2000
  • owner: Kiinteistö Oy Saturnus
  • project management and supervision: Stonecon Oy
  • architect: Arkkitehtisuunnittelu Jari Häkkänen Oy
  • structural engineering: Stoenecon/Insinööritoimisto Konstru Oy
  • stone contractor: Suomen Graniittikeskus Oy

Rakennusprojektin erikoispiirteet

  • due to the central and important location of the building minimal changes in appearance were desired
  • facade contract covered all works, materials and scaffolds
  • due to the shape of the facade design of fixing technology was exceptionally complicated
  • location in the heart of Helsinki increased the difficulty of logistic management
  • during the project copper platings in the facade were renewed completely
  • building was normally in use during the renovation
  • during the project the entrance of the building was completely redesigned
  • total area of new stone cladding was 1250 m2