Valimo, VTT Technical Research Centre
The building was designed by Alvar Aalto in 1955 as VTT's lining laboratory. The extension from 1960 was also designed by Aalto. Alterations in 1988 were planned by Alvar Aalto & Co. Architects. The building is protected in the town plan as architecturally and historically valuable.
During the renovation, we converted the building into an office for VTT and renewed its building technology. We added an accessible entrance, a new compartmentalised staircase and an elevator. We lowered the basement floor level and built a duct under the floor for building services. The duct is connected to the fresh and exhaust air pipes outside the building and to the condenser. Around the building, we partially lowered the ground level and built new terraces and retaining walls. We demolished in-situ structures, including the old staircase and parts of the intermediate floors.
During the renovation, we converted the building into an office for VTT and renewed its building technology. We added an accessible entrance, a new compartmentalised staircase and an elevator. We lowered the basement floor level and built a duct under the floor for building services. The duct is connected to the fresh and exhaust air pipes outside the building and to the condenser. Around the building, we partially lowered the ground level and built new terraces and retaining walls. We demolished in-situ structures, including the old staircase and parts of the intermediate floors.
