Kuokkalan Kirkko - collage and architecture

Housing community
Housing community
Syöttäjänkatu
Upper Level
Open green space
Main Hall
Lower Level
The Kuokkalan Kirkko is located within a
neighborhood community and serves as a
focal point within the Kuokkala district. It is
surrounded by housing, but the building still
has plenty of breathing room. Visitors mainly
approach from the west and are directed to
the main entrance with the help of the stand
alone clock tower out front and massive
stone steps adjacent to the building.
The building’s program is split into three
different levels. The lower most level contains
church offices. The main entry level
contains the main worship hall, meeting
hall, and children’s area. The upper level,
which only occupies a small amount in
the great hall, contains the organ and
cantors’ office.
Main Divide
The main hall is separated from the meeting
hall area through a set of glass partitions. If
desired, the partitions may be moved to create
one large hall.
Entrance
The upper level can be accessed on
either side of the hall. The stairs to the office
area below are located just to the left
of the main entrance.
Main Hall Volume
The main entrance is located on the south
side of the building, and is inset in the slate
panels that cover the facade.
Meeting Hall
Combine Spaces
The volume of the main hall extends to the
roof. The upper level area does not cut into
the space.
Light was also an important factor considered
in the design. A large opening runs
along the center of the main hall and allows
light to flood in. A thinner side opening
runs from floor to ceiling and allows
ample northern light.