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SRV is constructing a new high-rise district in Helsinki’s eastern city centre, consisting of eight residential and office towers. Beneath the towers lies the REDI shopping centre with its diverse services and a car park for 2,000 vehicles. The towers range from 20 to 35 storeys, with the tallest reaching 134 metres. The Kalasatama area represents a new way of living, working and enjoying urban life in the heart of a rapidly developing Helsinki. It combines an experiential shopping centre, an office tower and Finland’s tallest residential buildings into one compelling entity. Of the eight towers, the first to be completed was Majakka (134 metres) at the end of 2019, followed by Loisto (124 metres) in 2021 and Lumo One (120 metres) in 2022. Visio, rising 98 metres above sea level, was completed in 2023. Currently under construction is Horisontti, an office tower reaching 111 metres above sea level.
REDI – sustainable development now and in the future
REDI is located directly adjacent to the Kalasatama metro station, allowing access from the metro platform to the third floor of the shopping centre during opening hours. Energy efficiency was a key focus throughout the design and construction of REDI.
Completed and opened in autumn 2018, the REDI shopping centre achieved a LEED Platinum environmental certification — a strong testament to successful sustainable construction.
As a project, REDI supports the City of Helsinki’s ecological and urban development goals by transforming former industrial and transport areas for new uses. The project creates a hub for living, working and commerce in the Kalasatama district, conveniently connected to public transport. In doing so, it contributes to the ongoing transformation and growth of Helsinki’s eastern city centre. REDI also provides residents with new housing opportunities and solutions that support a diverse and vibrant urban life.
From the very beginning, REDI’s design was driven by the aim to find environmentally efficient solutions. The project examined the use of energy, water and other natural resources across the entire lifecycle. Both the design and construction were guided by the City of Helsinki’s sustainability objectives, using the certified LEED environmental rating system. All design and implementation solutions were evaluated through detailed lifecycle assessments and calculations.
A shopping centre on both sides of the metro platform
REDI’s central location within the urban structure — at the intersection of multiple transport modes — is optimal. Connections to a wide range of public transport services, as well as cycling and pedestrian networks, are excellent. Being directly connected to the Kalasatama metro station means the entire southern rail network is within easy reach.
In the environmental classification assessment, the highest scores were awarded not only for energy efficiency but also for location. REDI is easy to reach by metro, car, bicycle, on foot or by bus. For example, travel time by metro from Tapiola in Espoo is only 20 minutes, and the journey from Kalasatama to Helsinki Central Railway Station takes just six minutes. Its location adjacent to the Kalasatama metro station makes REDI highly accessible for everyone within the capital region’s rail network.
At REDI, Itäväylä and the metro line are covered by an extensive green deck, above which lie the residential courtyards and a public park. The lowest residential floors of the towers above the deck rise higher than the surrounding buildings. The park area — almost the size of Helsinki’s Esplanadi Park — offers beautiful views at rooftop height, on top of the shopping centre. The park is complemented by Kalasatama’s waterfront promenades, canals, and green and recreational areas.
Bryga – a green oasis above the city
The green roof of REDI is sheltered from traffic and the bustle of the streets, spanning across the Itäväylä highway and the REDI shopping centre. It is a public park open during the day, offering a place to pause and enjoy views of the sea or the city unfolding before you, with the sounds of traffic muted beneath the glass canopy.
This park, known as Bryga, provides a peaceful spot to admire the sea or the urban landscape without even thinking about the busy main road below. Making use of the space above one of Helsinki’s main arteries is an excellent example of how to bring more greenery into the urban fabric.
Bryga can be accessed by lift from the REDI shopping centre or by stairs from Englantilaisaukio. From Itäväylä, the park is reachable via the Baana cycling and pedestrian route, and residents of the Kalasatama towers can enter directly from their courtyards via pedestrian bridges crossing Baana.
Stormwater management was an integral part of the park’s design. A stormwater collection cell system has been installed beneath the entire deck area to slow down water flow, balance moisture conditions and reuse stormwater for vegetation. The terrain mounds and planting beds also help delay runoff. The main route is bordered by a cast water channel lined with natural stone, where water lingers after rainfall.
Approximately 35% of Bryga’s surface area consists of vegetation, with an additional 18% made up of other permeable materials. The planting areas enhance urban biodiversity, improve microclimatic conditions and acoustics, reduce wind and the load on stormwater sewers, and capture airborne pollutants.
The eight towers rising in Kalasatama mark SRV’s largest construction project in history
The skyscrapers offer Finland’s first opportunity for high-rise living. Tall construction also represents sustainable urban development, as land plots are used efficiently in a dense urban environment by building upwards and close to excellent public transport connections. The towers introduce a unique urban living concept, providing everyday convenience, easily accessible services, shared spaces and, of course, spectacular views.
Of the eight towers, Majakka, soaring 134 metres into the sky, was completed first at the end of 2019. The second member of the tower family, Loisto (124 metres), was completed in 2021, followed by Lumo One (120 metres) in 2022. Visio, reaching 98 metres above sea level, was completed in 2023. Currently under construction is Horisontti, an office tower that will rise 111 metres above sea level.
