A rental housing complex consisting of small apartments only was turned to a social mix of residencies: they’re of different scale, flexibility and ownership; also apartments with workspaces were added. New buildings are energy efficient: the staircases are cold spaces: entrances to all apartments have semi-warm spaces; the insulated masses are compact. The building material is partly wood, and roofs are covered with greenery.

• Published in Finnish Architectural Review

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