Linnanfältti is a new, welcoming and distinctive area representing modern wood construction. Developed on a former port site by the Aura River and Turku Castle, the contemporary wooden residential area connects to the historic wooden housing in Kakolanmäki and Port Arthur.
Estimated number of residents after completion: approximately 1,500
Total floor area of new construction: 48,500 floor m²
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The new wooden residential area in Turku’s Linnanfältti is one of the pilot projects included in the National Wood Construction Programme 2004–2010. The objective has been to create a high-quality residential area next to Turku Castle through wood construction, one that fits into the historic city centre environment and responds to residents’ needs.
In terms of urban structure, Linnanfältti enjoys a prime location in the immediate vicinity of Turku Castle and the River Aura, forming an extension of the grid plan area towards the sea. The former port industrial area is also closely connected to the historically valuable surroundings of Kakolanmäki and the wooden housing district of Port Arthur.
The key themes guiding the implementation of the area have been:
- promoting wood construction
- complementary infill development that strengthens the urban structure and adapts to its surroundings
- an urban character
- a diverse housing supply and varied forms of living, supporting community
- cooperation among the project’s various stakeholders in development work
- a strong identity emphasising the area’s distinctive character
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Year 2004
- The City of Turku and Finnlines Oyj offered Linnanfältti to the state's pilot project in wooden construction.
- A governmental contract (2004–2008) between the groups of the City Council enabled the project.
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Year 2005
- To support the local detail plan, three high quality master's theses were used for the area's overall plan. One from each architect school in Finland.
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Year 2007
- A draft for the local detailed plan utilising master's theses was accepted by the environmental and planning council on February 13, 2007.
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Year 2008
- A plot reservation competition with the project theme "Modern Wooden City" was arranged in the area.
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Year 2009
- Four Turku region artists were asked for idea proposals for public artwork in the area.
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Year 2014
- The local detailed plan of the Linnanfältti area came into effect on February 15, 2014.
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Year 2017
- Building of the area commenced.
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Year 2025
- Artist Mika Natri's artwork Kukat, a whole comprising three groups of three flowers each, are placed in the squares of Byygelinkulma and Linnanmalmi.
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The area is completed
- The building of the area is mostly completed.
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