Office Building in Espoo
Situated on the shores of the Baltic in Espoo, the second-largest city of Finland, this 72-metre-high building is constructed largely of steel and glass, with the use of Finnish timber internally. The 18 storeys are linked by four panorama lifts, which have an emblematic function, since the tower houses the headquarters of a lift concern. The lifts are located on the south face of the building, affording a broad view over the landscape and rhythmically animating the facade with their movements up and down. The lift shafts also serve to regulate the indoor climate, controlling insolation and acting as a thermal vent.
