Stora Enso’s Katajanokan Laituri: Helsinki’s Largest Mass Timber Building Sets a New Standard for Sustainable Urban Development

Stora Enso’s Katajanokan Laituri: Helsinki’s Largest Mass Timber Building Sets a New Standard for Sustainable Urban Development

(IN BRIEF) Katajanokan Laituri, completed in the summer of 2024, is a sustainable urban regeneration project in Helsinki’s South Harbour. It houses Stora Enso’s new headquarters, along with a hotel, event space, restaurants, cafés, and a rooftop terrace. As Finland’s largest mass timber building to date, it showcases the potential of sustainable construction. A white paper, featuring insights from the project team, explores various aspects of the development, including sustainable investment, carbon counting, urban regeneration, and the lessons learned from its Life Cycle Assessment.

(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 12-Nov-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Stora Enso’s new headquarters, located at the Katajanokan Laituri development in Helsinki’s South Harbour, exemplifies Finland’s commitment to sustainable architecture and urban regeneration. Completed in the summer of 2024, this innovative structure houses not only Stora Enso’s offices but also a hotel, event space, restaurants, cafés, and a rooftop terrace, making it a vibrant hub for both business and leisure.

The project is notable for its scale, being Finland’s largest mass timber building to date. The development showcases the potential of sustainable construction practices, blending modern design with environmentally conscious materials. Katajanokan Laituri is a significant achievement in urban development, setting a new standard for sustainable buildings and demonstrating the impact of mass timber in large-scale projects.

A comprehensive white paper, featuring insights from the project team—including Anttinen Oiva Architects and developers Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company—offers an in-depth exploration of this landmark project. The white paper delves into various aspects of the project, from sustainable investment strategies and carbon accounting to urban regeneration and rapid on-site assembly techniques. Through a series of interviews, it sheds light on the valuable lessons learned throughout the process, including insights from the building’s Life Cycle Assessment, which has helped refine future practices in sustainable construction.

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