The Gesterby school center is a building with an area of approximately 13,500 m², which will house three different schools. Once completed, the facilities will serve about 1,270 students and 200 staff members. The project aims to create a lively, inspiring, and functional learning, activity, and work environment. The diverse courtyard area will be used not only for a variety of sports opportunities but also to create a fairy tale and teaching forest, as well as a science and art yard for the students.
The architectural design of the school is managed by Arkkitehtitoimisto Perko Oy, and the structural design by Sweco Rakennetekniikka Oy. Ramboll Finland Oy acts as the developer consultant, and YIT Suomi Oy is the main contractor.
“The collaboration with Peikko in the Gesterby school project was smooth. Working with Peikko in the same information model (BIM) enabled effortless data transfer and integration of structures. Peikko’s technical support in projects works very well. We received preliminary beam types for our use at an early stage, which facilitated planning. During the design phase, we also received quick feedback and assistance from Peikko in exploring alternatives and solving challenges related to DELTABEAM® Green beams,” says Head of Department Jukka Hyry from Sweco.
The new school’s facilities will be accessible, adaptable, safe, and healthy. In the life-cycle model project, there are energy requirements, which is why, in addition to geothermal heating, solar panels will be installed on the school’s roof. The school’s structure uses low-carbon DELTABEAM® Green composite beams and PETRA® slab supports, which are advantageous not only for adaptability and durability but also because the Finnish RTS environmental classification aims for a four-star rating for the property.
Other Peikko’s products were used as well in this project, such as HPM® Anchor Bolts, WELDA® Anchor Plates, MODIX® Rebar Couplers, and TR Connection Parts. Construction of the school began at the end of 2022, and it is intended to be in use by January 2026.
