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Mansikkala School, Imatra

Mansikkala's wooden school is a masterpiece of acoustic design, where the well-being of children and young people, the intended use of the spaces, and wood as a building material have been taken into account.

Mansikkala School, Imatra

The acoustic design includes innovative solutions such as textile carpet on the floors of open spaces and sound-absorbing panels on the ceilings, which have proven effective in practice. Perforated panels sourced from local producers clearly help in sound control. The slatted ceiling designed for the school's lobby dampens sound and reflects it towards the staircase auditorium. Additionally, music rooms are located on the ground floor to prevent sound from disturbing other activities, and the sounds from the gymnasium are effectively isolated. These solutions result in a softer and echo-free sound environment, significantly improving the learning environment. The wooden school center was implemented as a lifecycle project, meaning that the design and construction have considered the needs and costs throughout the building's entire lifecycle.

Customer
YIT Talo Oy

Location
Imatra

Size
16 000 brm²

Completion
2020

Services
Acoustical engineering
Acoustic measurements

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