Treis

Award-winning proposal in Jyväskylä

Residential Awards

Location
Jyväskylä

Year
2025-

Awards
First prize, invited competition

Competition organizer
SAFA, City of Jyväskylä, Kukkulan Kehitys Oy

ARCO’s winning proposal, Treis, consists of three urban blocks designed for residential use, commercial spaces, and services.

Treis acts as a defining gateway block for its district while connecting surrounding urban structures. The meandering, three-part hybrid forms a distinctive and recognizable whole, positioning itself naturally within both distant and immediate views. The design solutions respect the topography, existing natural environment, and neighboring context. The proposal comprises approximately 30,000 m² GFA and is designed for phased implementation.

The competition entry is based on three key principles:

1. Creating blocks that reflect the identity and atmosphere of Kukkula
2. Forming a diverse network of routes, courtyards, and green spaces
3. Letting sustainability guide design solutions and operations

The overall concept enables a forward-looking, sustainable, and active lifestyle, where communal living is seamlessly integrated with the services and commercial offerings of an urban village. Treis represents Kukkula at its best — a setting for multi-generational living alongside a terraced park landscape.