Refined entries in Leppävaara idea competition available for review and comment
Last summer, five entries were selected for the second phase of the Leppävaara idea competition, after which they have been further refined by the participants. The entries are now available online for review and comment. Espoo launched the competition to find an overall plan for the area north of the Leppävaara railway station – one that is of high quality in terms of functionality, urban structure and architecture.
A total of 56 entries were submitted during the first phase of the international two-phase competition, and the jury selected five of them for the second phase. The entries that have now been further refined are Kroketti, Lanternat, Super-Plus, Taikavarpu and Walkaround.
The entries are available on the website(external link, opens in a new window), where you can like and comment on them. The comments will be shared with the jury, who will select the winner in February–March 2024.
The refined entries will also be presented at a public event in Leppävaara in January 2024. You can participate in the event in person or remotely via Teams. The place, date and time of the event will be specified on the Leppävaara idea competition page at espoo.fi. The feedback received at the event will also be shared with the jury.
The competition aims to create an integrated and appealing urban centre
The purpose of the second-phase refinements is to ensure the functionality and financial feasibility of the entries. The area dominated by streets and parking spaces will be developed into a pleasant, dynamic and appealing urban centre.
The competitors are expected to provide a solution that, together with the Sello shopping centre extension, forms a functionally integrated urban centre and enables the construction of a high-quality transport terminal and easy access across the tracks and to the station platforms, bus terminal, Viaporintori and light rail stops.
Based on the competition, an overall plan will be created for the Leppävaara centre. This plan, known as Lepuski 2.O, will steer detailed planning and construction in the area for the next 10 to 20 years.
The competition has been organised in cooperation with the Finnish Association of Architects (SAFA).
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