HORISONTTI T8 is the fourth tower block in the REDI complex in Kalasatama, Helsinki. The complex will comprise a total of eight towers. The Kalasatama district is the trendiest work area in Helsinki, with approximately 10,000 new jobs expected. The 111-metre-high tower T8 is Finland’s first office skyscraper and, when completed, will be the tallest office building in the country.
The skyscraper offers a unique working environment: blue skies, the surrounding sea and a lively city. The tower will be built directly on top of the Kalasatama metro station, in a place with a metro connection, huge underground parking facilities and shopping centre REDI – everything an employee might need during the day.
The HORISONTTI T8 light canopy is located at the entrance to the Horisontti office building and in the immediate vicinity of the entrance to the Kalasatama metro. The light canopy is designed to be a conspicuous lighting fixture that help you find your way when you reaching the Horisontti. The ensemble consists of two seven-metre-long pieces following the curved glass wall of the entrance. A cable-suspended light canopy protrudes from the glass wall and splits the air in defiance of gravity on both sides of the entrance. The number of tubes multiplies as they are reflected from the glass surfaces of the lobby. The sculptural organic form exudes courage and generates vibrant energy around it.
The lighting of the 28 m2 LED light mesh canopy is implemented with 2100 separate LEDs, of which 1400 are placed to illuminate small opal tubes. The tubes create more visually visible lighting and filter the downward-directed light, while the ceiling-directed overhead lights spread and reflect softly from the ceiling surfaces. Variable lighting is controlled by DALI technology.
In the design and manufacture of AICCI, attention was paid to the production chain, the possibilities of extending the life cycle of the luminaire, and the further use and recyclability of materials. Most of the manufacturing was carried out by AICCI and at its premises in Muurame. In the manufacture of steel parts, the expertise of companies located as close as possible was utilised. The materials chosen for the canopy were 100% recyclable steel, aluminium and acrylic. The structure of the light canopy is implemented in such a way that all parts can be serviced and replaced. The structure can simply be disassembled, and different materials can be separated.
The structure of the light canopy has been implemented in such a way that all parts are serviced and replaced as needed. The structure can simply be disassembled, and different materials can be separated from each other.
The REDI HORISONTTI T8 light canopy was designed by Helin & Co Architects and AICCI in cooperation. AICCI engineered the implementation based on sketches and visualisations prepared by Helin & Co and was responsible for manufacturing of the light canopy. AICCI was also responsible for installing the canopy in cooperation with Inlook. Ramboll Finland is responsible for the electrical design and lighting control of the building and Amplit for electrical contracting. The client and main contractor is SRV Rakennus.
Completion: 2024
The site will be commissioned in spring 2025.
