Port of Helsinki, West Terminal 2
Port of Helsinki, West Terminal 2
Port of Helsinki, West Terminal 2
PROJECT DETAILS
- LOCATION: Helsinki, Finland
- APPLICATION: Ceiling
- INSTALLATION: Hidden Clips
- SPECIES: Scots Pine
- DESIGNER: PES Architects
- PHOTOGRAPHER: Kari Palsila
Project Challenge
The departure lounge is an open, hangar-like space with glass walls 15 meters high that offer brilliant views of the seas and docking ferries. With 6-7 million passengers traveling through each year, efficiency and durability were significant concerns, and the reflection of the sun off the sea through the windows created a need for glare-reducing design and material.
Thermory Solution
Thin slats of Thermory Benchmark Pine were chosen to complete the curved, sloping ceiling, up to nine meters high in some areas. The slopes of the ceiling serve to help direct passenger traffic, and the high Solar Reflectivity Index help to significantly reduce glare within the large open area, and perfectly highlight the award-winning lighting to make this a modern, stunning international hub.
Built To Last
This is not a project that can afford to be redone every ten years. The port is expected to last a century, and the materials used need to age with it. Thermory products have a wonderfully unique color evolution, ensuring they get more beautiful and elegant with time.The Vikings Did It First
The first known example of thermally modified wood comes from the Vikings, who needed boats that could withstand corrosion from saltwater. Inspired homage, then, to use a radiant expanse of thermally modified wood at a Finnish ferry port.
And The Winner Is…
The West Terminal 2 Thermory Pine ceiling was nominated for the World Architecture Festival (WAF) 2017 Awards in the Transport – Completed Buildings category. It was also the recipient of the Finnish Lighting Award in 2017.Products Benchmark Series
Our Benchmark Pine stock provided solutions to the challenges of the project.
Installation
The hidden clip system offers stability without unsightly screws—just smooth, beautiful wood!
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