Helsingin Esplanadin terassiprojekti - Lehtovuori

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Helsinki Esplanade Terrace Project

27.11.2024

Helsinki Esplanadi's parklets, planter boxes, and the "kissing bench"

The project for Helsinki's Esplanade pedestrian street has rightfully attracted attention in urban landscape development. Behind this significant project is the multidisciplinary design agency WSP, which has been responsible for the entire project's design and implementation. However, central to the project have also been the urban furniture manufactured by Lehtovuori Oy, which bring a unique look and functionality to the area. In this context, Lehtovuori's slogan "committed to happiness" is best highlighted, as the company's products and innovations are designed to improve the quality of life for city dwellers and increase collective happiness.

The project highlights Lehtovuori's extensive expertise, which is not limited to basic products but also extends to custom-made special projects. The Helsinki Esplanade Terrace Project, completed in 2023, is a testament to this expertise and represents unique collaboration and innovative design.

In this project, Lehtovuori was responsible for the design and manufacturing of the planter boxes, terraces, and the famous "kissing bench." These street furniture not only meet aesthetic requirements but are also practical and durable, making them an ideal choice for the urban environment. Collaboration with WSP was critical for the project's success. WSP's Project Manager Pia Salmi has praised the cooperation with Lehtovuori, stating that it was very smooth and pleasant. Salmi emphasized the importance of joint furniture design in a fast-paced project and thanked Lehtovuori for its contribution to finishing the work, refining details, and enabling a clean installation.

Lehtovuori's products are not just functional; they also enrich urban spaces, adding comfort and aesthetics. This project demonstrates how professional design and manufacturing, combined with collaboration, can create significant improvements in the urban environment. The renewal project of Helsinki's Esplanade has not only improved the area's usability and appearance but has also set new standards for the design and furnishing of public spaces in Finland.

This project is just one example of Lehtovuori's expertise and ability to meet even the most demanding design and implementation challenges that contribute to improving the quality of urban life.