Modern care and functionality – new healthcare building enhances the hospital in city of Lappeenranta, Finland
Persistent indoor air quality issues at the Armila Health Center in Lappeenranta, Finland, prompted the South Karelia Wellbeing County to consolidate operations into a new, modern facility. Renovating the aging building was deemed impractical, and the new healthcare environment had to fulfill strict criteria regarding its location, functionality, and safety. Parmaco was selected as the partner to deliver a high-quality, sustainable solution for long-term hospital use.
A three-storey addition to the hospital complex
The new building is situated adjacent to the main entrance of Lappeenranta Central Hospital, on a site previously used as a parking area. It connects directly to the existing hospital facilities via a covered walkway, ensuring seamless movement between buildings and supporting multidisciplinary collaboration.
The facility spans three floors, with a total gross area of 3,400 square meters. Designed to meet the requirements of modern healthcare, the building accommodates several essential services: the ground floor houses the urgent care clinic and a memory disorder outpatient clinic; the second floor is dedicated to a geriatric ward; and the third floor features department called Tutka, a care unit for individuals with severe developmental disabilities. All spaces have been designed with an emphasis on functionality, accessibility, and user-centered design.
Safety as a design priority
As the building provides 24/7 care, and particularly due to the nature of the third-floor services, the highest level of fire safety was required. Following the fire authorities’ guidelines, the building is being constructed to meet fire class P1 standards, ensuring maximum safety for long-term use.
This is made possible by Parmaco’s steel frame solution, combined with an automatic sprinkler system. This approach offers both structural safety and flexible spatial design, supporting the diverse operational needs of the facility well into the future.
A building that fits its environment
The exterior design of the building respects the surrounding hospital architecture. Rendered façades and a subdued color palette help integrate the new structure into the existing campus, conveying a sense of calm and dignity. The new facility not only complements the overall hospital complex but also elevates its functionality and service capacity to a new level.
A collaborative effort
From the outset, the project has involved both the technical department of the Wellbeing County and representatives from the end-user organizations. The goal has been to create a solution that meets all operational and technical requirements while also supporting staff wellbeing and enhancing patient care.
The lease agreement was signed in October 2024, and the building is scheduled for completion and commissioning in summer 2025.
“We at Parmaco are proud to contribute to the realization of a modern and sustainable healthcare facility in Lappeenranta—one that can serve the region, or potentially other areas in Finland, for decades to come,” says Key Account Manager Jani Rönkkö.
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