Regenerating an isolated site in Kuopio, Finland with an interconnected masterplan, spanish studio OOIIO Architecture has been awarded second prize for the European competition.

The proposed housing development is positioned above existing railway tracks, recycling what is currently a dangerous and wasted space. The creation of a pedestrian bridge directly over the transport line seeks to transform the whole area, producing a variety of dense public facilities, including an outdoor park. The geometry of the buildings is based on diverse cultural references and transport icons such as cranes found in ports and train stations, as well as graffiti and artistically constructed text.