Tredu Santalahdentie
Year 2014-2016
Location Tampere
Area 20,000 m2, gfa
Developer Tampereen Tilakeskus Liikelaitos
Project Planning 2012
Main and Architectural Design 2013–2016
Santalahdentie 10 property, which is currently in use by Tampere Vocational College Tredu.
After the renovations, the building became the centre for Tredu’s social and health care studies in Tampere. Additionally, some spaces were allocated for hairdressing and beauty industry studies, as well as tourism and hospitality studies. The facility also accommodates immigrant education.
The gross floor area of the entire property is approximately 23,000 square meters. Extensive renovation work was carried out as part of the project, along with significant modifications to the study areas so that the learning environment corresponds to the needs of each field of study. The project had a total gross floor area of about 20,000 square meters.
This school was Finland’s first vocational school designed and built for its purpose. The original part of the building, designed by Bertel Strömmer and Mikael Nordenswan, was completed in the fall of 1940.
Key objectives of the project included improving efficiency, creating new flexible learning environments that simulate the working world, and integrating entrepreneurship education into the learning environment.
The design of the spaces, while considering the constraints of the old building, is intended to be open, innovative, collaborative, and to break down barriers between different study areas. The design of the learning environments also took into account opportunities for synergy between different fields and adaptability, incorporating modern presentation technology and open and modifiable spatial solutions. Peer learning and the requirements of personalised guidance were also considered in the design. For example, the lobby and some classrooms have areas that allow independent work and informal gatherings.
Designing the project began in February 2014. The first phase was completed in April 2016, and the second phase in November of the same year.
