The proposal “Soljuen elävä virta” (The Living Stream of Solju) won the landscape architecture competition for public areas in the centre of Hyrylä.
In selecting the winner, particular emphasis was placed on the main idea behind the proposal and the overall landscape architecture. In addition, the proposalu0026#x27;s development potential and its integration with the existing environment and future construction projects were evaluated.
Four proposals were submitted by the deadline, three of which were in line with the competition programme. These competition proposals were, in alphabetical order, “Reflections”, “Landscape Painting” and “The Living Stream of Solju”. They were put on display for comments from local residents. All four proposals were evaluated by the award committee.
Based on the jury’s assessment, the proposal “Soljuen elävä virta” (The Living Stream) by WSP Finland Oy best met the objectives of the competition programme. The jury unanimously decided to place it in first place. In addition, the jury unanimously decided to give an honourable mention to the proposal “Landscape Painting”.
Illustration of the work “Soljuen elävä virta” (The Living Stream of Solju)
– The competition was of a high standard. All proposals created green and active public outdoor spaces in accordance with the competition programme. In the winning proposal, Varuskunnanaukio has been skilfully designed as a balanced and versatile whole, with a variety of spaces and atmospheres created for the shared use of residents, says Emilia Weckman, landscape architect and member of the jury appointed by the Finnish Association of Architects (MARK).-architect Emilia Weckman, appointed by the Finnish Association of Landscape Architects (MARK).
During the exhibition period, residents were asked to provide feedback on the entries, which was then reviewed by the jury. A total of 192 responses were received via an online survey. Residents gave 45% of the votes and a score of 8.1 to the proposal “Soljuen elävä virta” (The Living Stream), 28% of the votes and a score of 7.4 to the proposal “Heijastuksia” (Reflections), and 27% of the votes and a score of 7.3 to the proposal “Maisemamaalaus” (Landscape Painting). Comments and feedback will be used in further planning.
We used a landscape architecture competition to gather ideas on how to develop Hyrylä’s public areas so that they serve residents of all ages as widely as possible. Our goal is to develop a high-quality and pleasant urban centre based on the wishes of the residents, says Mayor Kalle Ikkelä.
– The landscape architecture competition for public areas in Hyrylä town centre is part of the development of Hyrylä town centre, which is based on the municipal strategy. The aim of the competition was to create a vision of a pleasant, green and attractive environment, which is an important part of the municipality’s vitality, adds Pirjo Sirén, Director of Municipal Development in Tuusula and Chair of the competition jury.
The design solutions presented in the competition entries, as well as the public comments and other feedback received on the proposals, provided a wealth of good ideas and suggestions for the further development of the area.
The municipality of Tuusula organised a design competition in collaboration with the Finnish Association of Landscape Architects (MARK). The competition was organised as an invitation-only competition among selected participants.
More detailed planning and construction of Hyrylä’s public areas is scheduled to begin in 2025. Implementation will proceed in stages.
Further information:
Tuusula Municipality: Municipal Development Director Pirjo Sirén, pirjo.siren@tuusula.fi, +358 40 314 3560
MARK: Landscape Architect Emilia Weckman, emilia.weckman@we3.fi, +358 40 579 8202
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