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Repurposing cultural heritage: Design proposal for the Olympic Rowing stadium in Helsinki

Hukkinen, Jenna LU (2024) AAHM01 20241
Department of Architecture and Built Environment
Abstract
A network of functionalist buildings and stadiums was
originally designed for the 1940 Olympic games in Helsinki.
Among these structures was the Rowing Stadium, which
hosted the kayaking competition in 1952 after the games were
postponed due to World War II. (Malmberg et al., 2017)
Today, this once-vibrant building stands empty and has been
prohibited to use since the end of 2021 due to significant
structural issues. (Cremin, 2022a) Furthermore, both rowing
and kayaking events are held only irregularly in Helsinki,
making the stadium inactive in its original intended use. This
structural decay and lack of activity present an opportunity
and a necessity for redevelopment.

By diving into the history and current condition of the... (More)
A network of functionalist buildings and stadiums was
originally designed for the 1940 Olympic games in Helsinki.
Among these structures was the Rowing Stadium, which
hosted the kayaking competition in 1952 after the games were
postponed due to World War II. (Malmberg et al., 2017)
Today, this once-vibrant building stands empty and has been
prohibited to use since the end of 2021 due to significant
structural issues. (Cremin, 2022a) Furthermore, both rowing
and kayaking events are held only irregularly in Helsinki,
making the stadium inactive in its original intended use. This
structural decay and lack of activity present an opportunity
and a necessity for redevelopment.

By diving into the history and current condition of the
building and its physical surroundings, and by utilizing B.
Feilden’s theoretical model to assess its value, this study aims to
establish principles for potential redevelopment.

The goal of this thesis is to explore the potential for extending
the lifespan of a modern heritage building that has outlived
its initial purpose and transforming it into a culturally
relevant space. Redevelopment could not only benefit the
historical building, but also positively impact its surrounding
environment and people. The design proposal seeks a balance
between preserving historical worth while accommodating
present-day necessities in the adaptive reuse of the Olympic
Rowing Stadium in Helsinki. (Less)
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author
Hukkinen, Jenna LU
supervisor
organization
course
AAHM01 20241
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Adaptive reuse, Architecture, Transformation, Adaptive transformation, Adaptive strategies, Cultural heritage, Architectural heritage, Cultural property, Historic preservation, Sustainable development, Building conservation, Revitalization, Economic revitalization, Value assessment, Swimming pool, Simhall, Public architecture, Bath, Arkitektur, Adaptiv transformation, Kulturarv, Historiskt bevarande, Hållbar utveckling, Byggnadsvård, Värdebedömning, Olympic games, Olympiska spelen, Functionalism, Funktionalism, Modernism
language
English
id
9148580
date added to LUP
2024-02-15 10:08:12
date last changed
2024-02-15 10:08:12
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  abstract     = {{A network of functionalist buildings and stadiums was
originally designed for the 1940 Olympic games in Helsinki.
Among these structures was the Rowing Stadium, which
hosted the kayaking competition in 1952 after the games were
postponed due to World War II. (Malmberg et al., 2017)
Today, this once-vibrant building stands empty and has been
prohibited to use since the end of 2021 due to significant
structural issues. (Cremin, 2022a) Furthermore, both rowing
and kayaking events are held only irregularly in Helsinki,
making the stadium inactive in its original intended use. This
structural decay and lack of activity present an opportunity
and a necessity for redevelopment.

By diving into the history and current condition of the
building and its physical surroundings, and by utilizing B.
Feilden’s theoretical model to assess its value, this study aims to
establish principles for potential redevelopment.

The goal of this thesis is to explore the potential for extending
the lifespan of a modern heritage building that has outlived
its initial purpose and transforming it into a culturally
relevant space. Redevelopment could not only benefit the
historical building, but also positively impact its surrounding
environment and people. The design proposal seeks a balance
between preserving historical worth while accommodating
present-day necessities in the adaptive reuse of the Olympic
Rowing Stadium in Helsinki.}},
  author       = {{Hukkinen, Jenna}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Repurposing cultural heritage: Design proposal for the Olympic Rowing stadium in Helsinki}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}