{"id":889,"date":"2022-08-24T16:51:17","date_gmt":"2022-08-24T13:51:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.uwasa.fi\/kampushanke\/?p=889"},"modified":"2022-08-24T16:56:37","modified_gmt":"2022-08-24T13:56:37","slug":"renovated-science-library-opens-its-doors-completing-the-first-stage-of-campus-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.uwasa.fi\/kampushanke\/en\/2022\/08\/24\/renovated-science-library-opens-its-doors-completing-the-first-stage-of-campus-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Renovated science library opens its doors completing the first stage of campus development"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The first stage of the University of Vaasa campus development project has been completed on schedule. The science library, which has moved to the spacious and bright Luotsi building, will open its doors to customers at the beginning of the academic year. The Luotsi building has been completely renovated, and it now includes a new glass-walled extension.<\/p>\n

The\u00a0Luotsi building, which used to be an administrative building,\u00a0has undergone a major change from the floor to the ceiling. The new main entrance is integrated with the glass extension and the lobby that is open up to the second floor. The glass extension will be a working space for visitors to the Tritonia Science Library. The space of about 50 square metres will include desks for library users. On the second floor, there are different working and reading spaces and quiet spaces.\u00a0Luotsi is intended to become the campus\u2019s new vibrant meeting place and a calling card for the entire campus.<\/p>\n

The courtyard has also received a new look. The stonework of the main entrance area has been renewed, and the garden in the courtyard area will be developed. There will be bicycle parking on the Wolffintie side, and there are now about 100 new bicycle places available.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are very excited that the university\u2019s campus development is progressing. The goal is to make our campus an attractive meeting place, respecting the principles of sustainable development. Renewal includes not only buildings but also\u00a0the\u00a0development and change of operating practices,\u201d says Rector\u00a0Jari Kuusisto.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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An even better science library<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The library in the former Tritonia building closed before Midsummer, and the library\u2019s move to the new premises began in mid-July. The staff moved to the new facilities in Luotsi in August. The opening ceremony of the Tritonia Science Library will take place on 1 September.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The new science library, designed together, offers modern and accessible facilities and services for students, researchers and teachers on the Palosaari campus.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cIn addition to the University of Vaasa, the library will also serve the information needs of Vaasa University of Applied Sciences and Novia University of Applied Sciences. We are also a public library open to all,\u201d says\u00a0Anne Lehto<\/strong>, head of the science library.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Sum of many details<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The renovation of the new library building includes many visible and invisible stages.<\/span><\/p>\n

In connection with the implementation, repairs related to the condition of the building were also made. The construction proceeded according to schedule and within the target price, despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges posed by the situation in Ukraine in terms of the availability of materials and price increases. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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According to\u00a0Minna Nyg\u00e5rd<\/strong>, Peab\u2019s project development manager, extensive changes have been made to the Luotsi building, relating to the conversion of the former office building into a spacious public building.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cThe change has required extensive construction work with all the small office rooms being demolished, the building being expanded, the building technology being upgraded and all the surfaces being renovated. Cooperation within the alliance has gone really well. In the renovation project, we have been able to respond to the typical surprises and changes during construction in an agile and flexible manner. The timely completion of Luotsi will enable the next steps to be taken as planned,\u201d Nyg\u00e5rd says.<\/span><\/p>\n

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From the point of view of structural and repair planning, the project has been very diverse. The change in the purpose of the buildings brought structural challenges, as extensive measures were targeted at the existing structures and new structures were combined with the existing ones. The project utilised circular economy solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cIn connection with Luotsi\u2019s transformation, the old openings of the fa\u00e7ade were closed and other repairs were made with bricks taken from other parts of the building. Although we made significant fa\u00e7ade changes, we were able to utilise the existing construction material. We invested in indoor air quality with sealing repairs,\u201d says structural designer\u00a0Mats Str\u00f6mb\u00e4ck<\/strong>\u00a0of Ramboll.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cIn terms of technology, the library has been completely redesigned to meet today\u2019s needs. The indoor air quality has been improved by increasing space cooling, and the capacity of ICT systems has been implemented taking into account future needs. Modern fire alarm systems and other security systems increase safety. The entire technology of the building works automatically, energy-efficiently and unnoticed without the user having to make any adjustments. The library will also be fully prepared to join the new environmentally friendly energy system of the campus when it is completed next year,\u201d says\u00a0Kari Rintam\u00e4ki<\/strong>, Development Director at Granlund Pohjanmaa Oy.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Vaasan Merikampus alliance renovated the Luotsi building in the first stage.<\/span><\/p>\n

The next stage of campus development is\u00a0<\/span>the\u00a0renovation of the office building, i.e. the former Tritonia building, and the Tervahovi building. Construction work on the office building began in August, and its completion is scheduled for spring 2023. The Tervahovi building will be completed by the end of 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n

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More information<\/span><\/strong>
\nRector Jari Kuusisto, tel. +358 29\u00a0449 8291,\u00a0<\/span>jari.kuusisto@uwasa.fi<\/a>
\nVice-director Anne-Mari Vatunen, tel. +358 29\u00a0449 8354,\u00a0<\/span>anne-mari.vatunen@uwasa.fi<\/a>
\nVice-director John \u00d6st, tel. +358 29\u00a0449 8271,\u00a0<\/span>john.ost@uwasa.fi<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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