Makasiiniranta Competition

  • 2024

The City of Helsinki organized an international two phase architectural competition for the Makasiiniranta -area on the West Bank of the South Harbour of Helsinki. We teamed with Foster and Partners, Maanlumo, Hines and Ramboll to create a sustainable and flexible multi-use city block structure and to activate the Helsinki shoreline.

The core concept of the proposal was to establish a pedestrian route around the Helsinki peninsula that celebrates the unique views to open sea and activates the historic railway route around the center of the city to Katajanokka.

Night view toward the Cathedral

The seaside promenade
The site plan
Connecting the competition aria to Helsinki city center using the historical railway route
Section of the public outdoor areas
The underground logistic center turned into a public plaza

Project team

Foster + Partners, Planetary Architecture, Maanlumo Landscape Architects, Hines, Ramboll

Competition organizer

The City of Helsinki

Year

2021