Luola Sports and Event Centre
The Luola sports and event centre is located in Neulamäki, on the western edge of the developing district of Savilahti, in a former depot of the Finnish Defense Forces. The most visible part of the centre is the 550 m2 entrance building with its facades of curved and perforated elements of different sizes, where the reception, cafeteria facilities and offices are located. The entire centre will include versatile sports services and assembly spaces for 2 500 people, and the underground facilities also function as the area’s civilian shelter space for 6 790 persons. The main part of the sports and event centre is carved into the bedrock of Neulamäki. By expanding the tunnels of the army depot, a large, unified space was formed underground.
A collective work of art called Pulssi by artists Pasi Rauhala and Jaakko Niemelä is executed on the surrounding rockface. The facade perforation and lighting were adjusted to form a coherent whole with the artwork.
A collective work of art called Pulssi by artists Pasi Rauhala and Jaakko Niemelä is executed on the surrounding rockface. The facade perforation and lighting were adjusted to form a coherent whole with the artwork.
