Helsinki Upper Secondary School of Languages, Finland

A Modern School – Space Efficiency with Sliding Door Solutions

In 2023, a modern and multi-functional new school building for Helsinki Upper Secondary School of Languages was completed in Myllypuro. The four-story building, covering approximately 8,000 gross square meters, replaced the old facilities previously located in Itäkeskus, Helsinki. It now provides high-quality and contemporary premises for around 900 students. The building serves both the language high school and the adult education school, and it also includes versatile recreational and sports facilities available for Helsinki residents.

The project developer was SRV, and the architectural design was carried out by Lahdelma & Mahlamäki Architects.

Helaform Sliding Door Systems as Part of a Modern Educational Space

Helaform’s client Jaatimet Oy installed stylish and functional steel-framed glass sliding doors for the site. Between the dining cabinet and the main dining area, two double sliding doors were installed, functioning either as space dividers or allowing the area to open into a unified space. In addition, two single glass sliding doors were installed in other areas. All sliding doors featured high-quality SAGA 150 sliding track systems, enhanced with Soft Close dampers to ensure smooth and quiet operation.

Additionally, Jeld-Wen provided individual sliding doors in the school’s storage areas using the 75 Flow Cover Plate series.

Space Efficiency and Flexibility

The sliding doors proved to be an excellent solution especially in the dining cabinet area, where combining or separating spaces flexibly is easily achievable. The solution enhances space efficiency and allows for a variety of use cases – whether an open communal space or a more peaceful environment is needed.

Series: SAGA 150

Door manufacturer: Jaatimet Oy