K-Kampus Office Building

K-kampus, a new head office for Finnish retail giant Kesko, was built in 2019 in Helsinki’s Kalasatama district. K-kampus reflects the latest developments in workplace design: building users can flexibly choose their own desk daily from a range of workstations situated to the front of the building. The generously appointed entrance and social areas, complete with cafés and restaurants, are based on a clever design concept, creating a three-dimensional space that defines the foyer.

Completed in 2019, K-kampus by JKMM Architects represents the kind of new workplace concept
that now finds itself facing a number of challenges following the emergence of the coronavirus
earlier this year. At K-kampus, staff can flexibly choose their own desk each morning from a range
of workstations positioned to the front of the building. Ambitiously space-efficient, they are
intended for screen-based working. Additional spaces with a more laid-back feel have been
provided for break times and socialising.

Access to the building is managed, with dedicated areas for visitors. Meeting rooms wrap around
the building’s two large atriums. The generously appointed entrance and social areas, complete
with cafés and restaurants, are based on a clever design concept creating a three-dimensional
space that defines the foyer. State-of-the-art, fully automated building management systems
control the indoor climate to minimise energy consumption.

The colour scheme is characterised by its restraint and has been chosen to maximise light. The
building’s geometric forms have been paired with warm and natural materials, creating an
aesthetic that seamlessly spans everything from the smallest details to the building’s entire
exterior. Architectural methods are employed to communicate positive messages about the
company’s values to staff and visitors alike.