Pavilion 2

When Finnish Research laboratory of Agriculture economy was established in year 1907, started the construction of two Jugendstil “pavilions”. These 1909 built pavilions going by the names of Pavilion 1 and Pavilion 2 were built to serve as research laboratories for plant breeding as well as office spaces. Architect H.R. Helin was in charge of designing the buildings and the surrounding area. The pavilions served in their intended use until 1970’s when Pavilion 2 was transformed into archive and lunch cafeteria use. In the 1970’s transformation process many of the original elements were lost and replaced with out of line materials.

In the year of 2018 started a new era for the pavilions, when the buildings were sold. Avarrus Architects was included in the process early on since one of the company’s partners architect Pauli Siponen decided to start development of Pavilion 2 into 6 apartments.

Goal was to build apartments that respect the original 1909 era with low-tech approach. Instead of HVAC-systems natural ventilation was brought back. This allowed saving old windows and high ceilings as well as providing a resident friendly and low maintenance ventilation. Era-appropriate sunshades were brought back to the facades receiving the most sunlight which prevents possible summertime over heating of the apartments.

Two of the new apartments are smaller 2-3 room apartments whereas the rest are bigger family homes. Communal areas like lounge and sauna situates at the ground floor. Every apartment also has an own greenhouse at the garden. The yard was designed with the original park-like gardens in mind.