b'The competition looks for aThe maximum eaves and roofIt is possible to exceed the design solution for the Centralheight in the Central Librarysite area of the building with Library building that formsblock is +21.0 to +25.0 metres.overhangs on the side of the a symbolic and significantpiazzas and park. The design building that resonates withLibrary client bicycle- of the wall line of the building society as a whole and expressesparking spaces (minimum 160inside the block area can be the operational concepts of theplaces) do not need to be placedchosen more freely.building in an intriguing way.within the block. The library interacts both In a manner typical for theDue to the exceptionallyfunctionally and visually with city centre architecture, allimportant and visible location,the adjacent Makasiinipuisto faades are regarded as mainas well as the height position ofpark. During the summertime faades and must be designedthe building, ventilation machinethe functions will extend out accordingly. The buildingrooms/structures must not beinto the park, while during does not have a rear yard or aplaced on the roof. Instead, theythe wintertime the building rear faade. In regard to themust be incorporated in thebreathes in, capturing the architectonic appearance, itoverall massing of the buildingwintry park views as part of the must be taken into considerationand its architecture. interior.that the building can be seen and experienced from all directions,A separate entrance must be both at a distance and close by. arranged for the restaurant from outside the library for when the library is closed.Selection of requirements. Source: City of Helsinki (2012), The heart of the metropolis. Helsinki central library architectural competition 2012-6 2013. Competition programme784Photo: Kuvio, courtesy of Oodi'