Luca Peralta Studio shared with us their design concept for the Helsinki Central Library competition. Their ‘three cubes on a leaf’ concept is designed with the intent of creating an animated light in the distance. As a result, their project becomes an urban lantern that attracts and guides you on your journey in the direction of the city center. This light emanates from geometric objects, with a modern and minimal design, gently suspended on the landscape. More images and architects’ description after the break.
Imagine you are in the Toolonlahti Bay Park walking towards downtown Helsinki. As you pass the famous Finlandia Hall on your right, you realize that the luminous abstract structures are three white cubes, radiating light from inside through a series of cuts on their pleated skin. You notice that the cubes are floating on the ground, a ”giant leaf” that is folded to create an informal pedestal to the three iconic and sculptural “ice cubes”.
