Tripla is rising
Tripla breathes new life into Pasila
Tripla has made Central Pasila the new centre of Helsinki. Tripla is a three-block complex that includes a shopping centre, a parking garage, public transportation hub, housing, hotels and offices.
TRIPLA IS ALMOST THREE TIMES THE SIZE OF THE KAMPPI SHOPPING CENTRE
Central Pasila is one of the biggest and most important development projects in Helsinki over the coming years. Tripla, the heart of the new Pasila, links both East and West Pasila and the planned high-rises on its south side to the new residential area on its north side.
Tripla is a massive complex that encompasses three city blocks. The total area is an impressive 183,000 floor square meters. Tripla was constructed in stages during 2019–2020.
Pasila before
Pasila in the future
best possible location
With Tripla Pasila has become one of the most unique urban centres Finland has ever seen. New transportation projects, such as the new Ring Rail Line to the airport, the western extra rail track, the option to link to the metro line, the planned City Rail Loop and the revamped Veturitie as Pasila’s main street will make Tripla irresistible. Together, Tripla and neighbouring Hartwall Arena and Helsinki Exhibition and Convention Centre are the focal point of major events in Helsinki.
Upon its completion, Tripla will offer around nearly 400 new apartments and 7,000 jobs. But there’s more building going on in Central Pasila, too. The Rail Yard Quarters, which is an area built to the north of Tripla, will create 3,000 homes and 1,000 new jobs. To the south, 8-10 skyscrapers will include new residences and office space. In the year 2040, Central Pasila will be home to 5,000 new residents and 13,000 new jobs.
Built on nature’s terms
Tripla is quite literally built on the foundations of energy efficiency and environmental consciousness. In addition to new solutions, the existing infrastructure was utilised as much as possible.
Energy efficiency helped conserve the environment and generate significant cost savings.
- Tripla was built to meet the criteria of the highest platinum level of LEED environmental certification.
- Green roofs covers one third of the total roof area, creating a park-like feel.
- Tripla features 3,400 parking spots for bicycles and nearly 350 charging stations for electric cars.
- Water consumption is 20% lower than the current good level.
- Waste is collected via a centralised vacuum waste collection system.
- Tripla uses district heating and cooling.
Timeless and urban architecture
Tripla is a timeless urban environment that continues the expansion of the Helsinki city centre towards Pasila. At the same time, it is creating a new and diverse backdrop for life in the city, with its parks, plazas and pedestrian and bicycle ways.
Tripla is a continuation of the cultural area that spans from downtown Helsinki to the Töölönlahti bay.
It extends into the Central Park area, merging seamlessly with the green heart of Helsinki and its recreational outdoor areas.
The Dutch Office for Metropolitan Architecture (O.M.A.) designed the concept for the design contest. The Finnish architects and principal designers were Soini & Horto Ltd. and Brunow & Maunula Ltd.
Live well, live green and live in the middle of it all
Tripla boasts almost 400 apartments, including rentals and privately-owned homes for singles, couples and families. The lovely yard and green roofs serves as parks for residents.
All of the apartments at Tripla were designed to be both functional and comfortable. For example, a great deal of attention was paid to lighting during the design process.
Because they are located right at Tripla, these apartments are literally steps from an amazing array of services. Construction of the first apartments is set to begin in 2018 and pre-marketing will kick off at the end of 2017.
