4/2023

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Preface: Shall we peek on the other side of the coin for a change?
BETONI-VERKKOLEHTI | ISSUE 4/2023

Preface: Shall we peek on the other side of the coin for a change?

The use of concrete is brought up when discussing the most significant contributors to climate change. Rarely do we see anyone talking about the role of concrete in the fight...

New sports facility architecture – Namika Arena
BETONI-VERKKOLEHTI | ISSUE 4/2023

New sports facility architecture – Namika Arena

The Concrete Facade 2023 architectural award was given to the Namika Arena in Helsinki. The baseball arena of Helsinki YMCA showcases new standards and fine and thoughtout details in the...

Ratamestarinkatu 9 renovation Helsinki
BETONI-VERKKOLEHTI | ISSUE 4/2023

Ratamestarinkatu 9 renovation Helsinki

The East Pasila office building in Ratamestarinkatu 9 constructed in the 80’s received an environmentally friendly update. The building received a major renovation with an updated facade, roof, HVAC rooms...

Niemeyer Sphere – white concrete sculpture in Leipzig
BETONI-VERKKOLEHTI | ISSUE 4/2023

Niemeyer Sphere – white concrete sculpture in Leipzig

One of the last designs of the acclaimed Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer (1907 – 2012) was realised in the Leipzig industrial district in Germany. The Niemeyer Sphere project started in...

New coating guideline for concrete floors under preparation
BETONI-VERKKOLEHTI | ISSUE 4/2023

New coating guideline for concrete floors under preparation

There are several options for coating of concrete floors. The choice of the coating is affected by different factors, such as coating type, thickness and material, the quality requirement specified...

Precast prestressed concrete beams made continuous as a deck structure
BETONI-VERKKOLEHTI | ISSUE 4/2023

Precast prestressed concrete beams made continuous as a deck structure

A deck structure may be defined as the roof of an underground functional space. The surface of the deck structure is part of the yard area, and the space underneath...