Can the ideology of outdoor activity centres be applied in Finland? Sweco is a step ahead in the development of sustainable tourism.

18/01/2019News

Sweco is a pioneering expert in sustainable tourism, land use and new kinds of travel services. The significance of our environment and culture, our responsibility for the dynamic future of our surroundings and respect for nature are close to our designers’ hearts. But what does “sustainable tourism” mean, and how can you see it at our sites around Finland? Read more

Sweco’s team celebrates their win in the design competition for the Korsholmanpuistikko bridge in Vaasa

18/01/2019News

The City of Vaasa had organised a design competition for the Korsholmanpuistikko bridge. Three teams were invited to the actual competition from among everyone who had signed up. The competition was won by Sweco’s team. The winning team co-operated successfully with Cederqvist & Jäntti Arkkitehdit on the architecture, with Lighting Design Collective on the lighting art, and with Sipti Oy on the geotechnical engineering. Read more

Amos Rex celebrates winning the concrete structure of the year 2018 award

17/01/2019News

Opened in August 2018 to immediate massive success, the Amos Rex art museum is now the winner of the Concrete Structure of the Year 2018 award. The award ceremony was held at Kulttuuritalo in Helsinki on 17 January 2019. Sweco developed the innovative structural design in close cooperation with all parties involved in the project. Read more

Safety and functionality of the structures of the Olympic Stadium verified on site

16/01/2019News

The Olympic Stadium, selected as the repair construction site of the year, has required seamless cooperation from Sweco and Skanska. Sweco is responsible for designing the repair and new construction and structural engineering at the site, and the challenges of the exceptional site have been overcome one by one in good cooperation. Read more

Finnkino Itis was finished on schedule – the project succeeded thanks to top-level skills and excellent team spirit

06/01/2019News

The new Finnkino Itis cinema opened to the public 30 November, as agreed. Wereldhave Finland, the owner of the Itis shopping centre at the time of the renovations, and Finnkino, the user of the cinema facilities, were impressed with the HVAC design, project management, BIM coordination and gorgeous indoor and facade lighting design presented by Sweco’s experienced team. Read more

Sweco strengthens its position in safety expertise services

02/01/2019Press Releases

Sweco has signed an agreement to acquire Linnunmaa Ltd, a chemical and environmental safety consultancy in Finland. This acquisition further strengthens Sweco’s offering in technical and regulatory safety expertise and environmental services. Read more