LED light canopy at the entrance of the REDI Horisontti T8 office building in Kalasatama, Helsinki

LED light canopy

Entrance lighting for HORISONTTI T8

AICCI designed and implemented a sculptural LED light canopy for the main entrance of the HORISONTTI T8 office tower in Kalasatama, Helsinki. The installation enhances the visibility of the entrance and brings a distinctive, welcoming character to the busy urban setting.

A Landmark for Finland’s first office skyscraper

HORISONTTI T8 is located in the heart of Kalasatama, adjacent to the REDI urban center and the metro station. When commissioned in 2025, it will be Finland’s first office skyscraper and the tallest office building in the country.

The light canopy serves both as functional entrance lighting and as a visual landmark. It is visible from the shopping center and metro platforms, helping visitors orient themselves and find the building’s main entrance.

Concept and form

The net-like form of the canopy draws inspiration from the fishing nets historically used along the Kalasatama shoreline. Its sculptural, organic geometry connects the area’s maritime past with its contemporary architecture.

The installation is composed of two curved seven‑meter sections that flank the glass façade. The bright, flowing structure brings clarity and confidence to the arrival experience.

Lighting technology

The 28 m² canopy is illuminated by 2100 custom-designed LED modules created by AICCI. Each module was engineered specifically for this project and manufactured using high-quality Japanese LEDs to ensure precise optics, colour stability and long lifespan.

The lighting composition includes:

  • 1400 LEDs in opal tubes for soft downward illumination
  • 700 LEDs directed upward to create ambient light

Lighting control is implemented with DALI technology, providing reliable, energy‑efficient and accurately managed illumination.

Materials and sustainable design

The luminaire was engineered with durability, circularity and long-term maintenance in mind:

  • All components are detachable, repairable and replaceable
  • The structure allows light sources to be serviced and replaced whenever needed
  • Materials are 100% recyclable, including
    – powder‑coated steel
    – anodised aluminium
    – acrylic light tubes
  • High‑quality LEDs and electronics reduce maintenance needs and extend service life

The canopy was also designed for efficient transport and rapid on-site assembly, reducing installation time and overall construction-phase costs.

Design collaboration

The concept, idea and visual design were created by Helin & Co Architects.
AICCI was responsible for implementation design, engineering and fabrication.
The suspension was designed by AICCI and installed by Inlook.
Electrical and lighting design for the building was provided by Ramboll Finland, and electrical installation by Amblit.
The client and main contractor was SRV Rakennus.

Completion

The LED light canopy was completed in summer 2024.
The HORISONTTI T8 office tower will be commissioned in spring 2025.

Opal tubes crafted by AICCI for custom light fixture manufacturing.
A picture of the manufacture of the LED light canopy
A picture of the manufacture of the LED light canopy
Manufacturing of the light fixture's wiring.
Tailor-made lighting fixture manufacturing
The parts of a large custom-made light fixture are waiting for packaging
Customised LED lighting fixture installation work
The newly installed light canopy in the entrance hall of the Horisontti office tower, as seen from the REDI shopping center side.
A part of the light canopy just hung and lights connected in the entrance hall of the Horisontti office tower.
AICCI lighting reference of customised entrance lighting fixture detail
Detail of the LED light canopy at the entrance of the REDI Horisontti T8 office building in Kalasatama, Helsinki

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