Sponda to develop a high quality and sustainable new office building for Valmet in Helsinki Metropolitan Area
Sponda Ltd Press release 9 May 2022 at 10.00 a.m.
Sponda to develop a high quality and sustainable new office building for Valmet in Helsinki Metropolitan Area
Sponda Ltd, one of Finland’s leading real estate asset management companies, will build a new office building of approximately 16,000 square metres at Lauri Korpisen katu 9 in Tikkurila, Vantaa, where Valmet, the leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries will be the principal tenant. Over 700 people will work in the new building. Construction is set to begin in the latter part of 2022, with completion scheduled for late 2024.
The building’s design prioritises the flexibility of rooms, lighting in the open workspaces and energy efficiency. The office premises have been divided into separate zones that create natural meeting places and reduce the sound levels between the zones. This creates a working environment which both encourages teamwork and makes concentration easier.
“We are working in close cooperation with Valmet to build a flexible and energy efficient headquarters building which will support their work and business in the best way possible. Our shared aim is to invest in environmentally responsible solutions and user comfort to promote the health of the staff and the environment,” says Kari Autio, Development Manager at Sponda.
“We are pleased to be moving forward with the project at full pace. The new office building is a major investment in our employees and will serve to develop our operations well into the future. Modern, well-functioning and comfortable facilities enable efficient cooperation and support the well-being of our employees at work,” says Markus Laitila, Local Director of Valmet’s Järvenpää site.
Strong environmental credentials and versatile services
The new office building will be located next to the Dixi shopping centre and the Tikkurila train station, and the employees working in the building can also enjoy the building’s numerous services, including a canteen, a large bicycle storage facility and associated social facilities, and a car park with electric car charging points.
The property is aiming to achieve a class A energy performance rating (EPC) and a platinum-rated LEED environmental certificate. The property will produce renewable energy for its own use, and the use of an environmentally friendly geothermal heating system will also improve energy efficiency. Solar panels will be installed that produce renewable energy on the roof of the building. The high quality of indoor air has been an important consideration, as it will aim to improve the office workers’ comfort and contribute to the health of everyone working in the building. The development will also aim to comply with EU taxonomy requirements.
Tikkurila, which has developed into one of the most popular business locations in Vantaa, offers excellent connections to Helsinki city centre, the Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and the rest of the Helsinki metropolitan area. Public transport connections will also be further complemented with the completion of the planned Tikkurila tram line.
In addition to diverse transport connections, the future campus area in Jokiniemi will increase the attraction of the area. Learning, living, and working come together in a new way in the campus environment, which utilises innovative solutions. The new building on Lauri Korpisen katu will serve as a gateway to the new campus area.
The office building, which will be developed mainly for Valmet’s use, still has 3,600 square metres of vacant office space available for rent, which can be let to a single or multiple occupiers with floor plates of 800 square metres. In addition, the building has approximately 2,400 square metres of leasable retail space.
Sponda Ltd
Further information:
Anita Riikonen, Marketing and Brand Manager
tel. + 358 40 833 3804, anita.riikonen@sponda.fi
Sponda Ltd is a leading real estate asset management company in Finland specialising in owning, managing, developing and letting commercial properties in the largest cities across the country. With a focus on customer-oriented solutions and high-quality properties, Sponda is actively developing the sector’s best practices, sustainably enhancing the cityscape and the environment, and supporting its customers. https://sponda.fi/en/