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Church as a bridge across Kalajoki river
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Church as a bridge across Kalajoki river
For over 350 years the churches of Ylivieska have been the landmarks of the open scenery of Kalajoki River. The old wooden church was destroyed by arson in 2016 and only the stone foundations survived the fire. The given plot for the new church was located further away from the river shore which would not maintain the historical role of the church as a landmark seen from the river. Moreover, the old churchyard is occupied by graves that prevent from building next to the preserved foundations of the old church.
The competition proposal suggests to build the new church as a bridge across Kalajoki River and over the rapids of Hamarinkoski. This would enable to revive the historical role of the church as a dominant building in the river landscape. The church would connect the two sides of the river and create a pedestrian connection across the rapids. The new church has a strong symbolic character that brings people together both spiritually and physically. The church adds a new historical layer to the sequence of existing bridges crossing the river in Ylivieska.
The building mass is higher towards the old church and lower on the opposite side of the river. The dynamic building shape creates a strong gesture towards the old church and marks the main entrance of the new church. The lower part of the church creates an easily approachable access to the multifunctional hall used for meetings, seminars and as a dining hall for the elderly. The parish hall is located in the centre of the building and above the river, with panoramic views towards the rapids of Hamarinkoski creating a dramatic background for the altar.”
Architects: Aarti Ollila Ristola Architects
Location: Ylivieska, Finland
Area: 1550 m²
Competition year: 2017
Team: Erkko Aarti, Mikki Ristola, Arto Ollila, Kuutti Halinen, Pyry Kantonen, Meri Wiikinkoski
copyrights: AOR
The competition proposal suggests to build the new church as a bridge across Kalajoki River and over the rapids of Hamarinkoski. This would enable to revive the historical role of the church as a dominant building in the river landscape. The church would connect the two sides of the river and create a pedestrian connection across the rapids. The new church has a strong symbolic character that brings people together both spiritually and physically. The church adds a new historical layer to the sequence of existing bridges crossing the river in Ylivieska.
The building mass is higher towards the old church and lower on the opposite side of the river. The dynamic building shape creates a strong gesture towards the old church and marks the main entrance of the new church. The lower part of the church creates an easily approachable access to the multifunctional hall used for meetings, seminars and as a dining hall for the elderly. The parish hall is located in the centre of the building and above the river, with panoramic views towards the rapids of Hamarinkoski creating a dramatic background for the altar.”
Architects: Aarti Ollila Ristola Architects
Location: Ylivieska, Finland
Area: 1550 m²
Competition year: 2017
Team: Erkko Aarti, Mikki Ristola, Arto Ollila, Kuutti Halinen, Pyry Kantonen, Meri Wiikinkoski
copyrights: AOR
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