The Astra building in Turku
Project

Astra, Turku

Åbo Akademi's new campus building, with outdoor soffits made of fire-retardant treated Douglas fir.

Project

Astra, Tähtikortteli
Åbo Akademi, Turku

Architectural design

Sarc+Sigge Oy, principal designer Pekka Mäki

Main contractor

Hartela

Completed

2025

Products used

Fire-retardant treated Douglas fir, outdoor soffits
To be added (profile and quantity)

Astra is Åbo Akademi's new campus building in the Tähtikortteli block in Turku. The building's outdoor soffits feature fire-retardant treated Douglas fir supplied by us, bringing a warm wooden surface even to places where fire safety requirements are strict.

Astra in evening lighting. Photo: Vesa Loikas / Sarc+Sigge
Astra in evening lighting. Photo: Vesa Loikas / Sarc+Sigge
Facade detail. Photo: Vesa Loikas / Sarc+Sigge
Facade detail. Photo: Vesa Loikas / Sarc+Sigge
Astra as part of Tähtikortteli in Turku. Photo: Vesa Loikas / Sarc+Sigge
Astra as part of Tähtikortteli in Turku. Photo: Vesa Loikas / Sarc+Sigge

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