Finnish architecture practice Kivinen Rusanen Architects has completed the Vuosaari Bioenergy Heating Plant in Eastern Helsinki, Finland. The 16,535-square-meter facility is designed to provide sustainable district heating to the city, reducing carbon emissions and reliance on fossil fuels.
The plant features a unique, cascading design with a metallic appearance, blending industrial functionality with aesthetic appeal. The building’s double faรงade structure and perforated cladding reduce glare and solar heat radiation, while large glass curtain walls allow natural light to illuminate the interior.
The Vuosaari Bioenergy Heating Plant is a significant addition to Helsinki’s sustainable energy infrastructure, producing 260 MW of district heat and reducing the city’s carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 700,000 tonnes per year.
“The design seeks to communicate the importance and value of this endeavor,” said Tuomas Kivinen, Lead Architect at Kivinen Rusanen Architects. “By giving the city sustainable district heating, the Vuosaari Bioenergy Heating Plant operationally satisfies one of the most important fundamental demands.”
The project was developed in collaboration with various partners, including Sweco Finland Ltd, Sumitomo SHI FW Energia Ltd, and Valmet Ltd. The facility’s construction was completed by Louhintahiekka Ltd, SRV Infra Ltd, and MKL Bau sp.z o.o.
Project Facts:
Project name: Vuosaari Bioenergy Heating Plant
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Floor area: 16,535 mยฒ
District heat output: 260 MW
Total investment: 250 M โฌ
Client: Helen Ltd
Image courtesy: worldarchitecture.org
