E18 Portrait - ACTIVE TRAJECTORIES - A Vision for Lahti Sport Center and Beyond

Lahti (FI) - Winner

ACTIVE TRAJECTORIES - A Vision for Lahti Sport Center and Beyond

Associates: Jacopo Gennari Feslikenian (IT), Ishaani Paresh Shah (IN), Hengxing Cao (CN), Abhinand Krishnakumar Menon (IN) – landscape architects, Matteo Motti (IT) – urban planner
Contributor: Buket Turan (TR) – landscape architect

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"Our project aims to create an active and flexible public space network that addresses the needs of multiple target groups, day-and-night uses, and seasonal variations. The area is currently characterized by peak winter use during sports events and is underused, especially in the summertime."

Lahti Sport and Cultural Center, an all year round destination (credits: BLU.works)
A vibrant public space structure that provide a new identity  (credits: BLU.works)
Masterplan of the Central Area, promoting outdoor public life  (credits: BLU.works)