Espoo grants the Hurraa! building award to Tiistilä day care centre and school building and its yard
Espoo’s Environment and Building Control Committee and Building Control Department grant the Hurraa! award to an outstanding project related to the built environment. The 2024 award has been granted to the new Tiistilä day care centre and school building and its yard.
Updated on 4 April 2025: Contractor and developer information was added.
In its decision, the committee highlighted the importance of timber construction for both the climate and comfort. The wooden structures create a warm atmosphere, and the open spaces improve school satisfaction.
According to the committee, it is important that children have functional, healthy and safe learning environments. The committee also praised the yard area for being well-designed for children’s activities. The principal designer of the building is Arto Aho from Arkkitehtitoimisto Lehto Peltonen Valkama Oy. The contractor was YIT Suomi Oy and the developer was Espoo’s Premises Department.
Honourable mention to assisted living facility Rinnekodit Kielomäki
An honourable mention was given to the assisted living facility Rinnekodit Kielomäki in Lakisto. The committee stated that the wooden building is cosy and functional. In addition, the building is visually attractive and takes account of the importance of the surrounding nature for the residents. The principal designer was Matti Ponkala from Arkkitehtitoimisto Ponkala Oy. The contractor was Temotek Oy and the developer was the Deaconess Foundation.
The Hurraa! award is the City of Espoo’s way of recognising particularly creditable and successful projects related to the built environment. Hurraa! awards have been granted since 2014. Last year, the award was given to Metsolan päiväkoti in Tapiola.
