Reference: Monicahof

Saving space with Kerto® LVL A unique wooden building has been built in the heart of Utrecht, Netherlands. The new 12 meters-tall residential building with six apartments and two workspaces was designed by Ramin Visch. A complete load-bearing structure is built with Kerto® LVL while fully meeting the requirement for 90-minute fire resistance.
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a building that has some stairs in front of it and snow on the ground around it
Little Finlandia made out of Kerto LVL
The structural design of Little Finlandia was based on the possibility of reusing the building. Once the renovation of Finlandia Hall has been completed, Little Finlandia can be moved to other locations and used as temporary facilities for schools and daycare centers or for other renovation projects. What also makes the building special is that it looks nothing like temporary constructions usually do.
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Construction of Little Finlandia
The load-bearing structures of the modules used in Little Finlandia are built with several Kerto LVL products, including Kerto LVL S-beams, as well as Kerto LVL Q- and Kerto-Kate panels. Each of these products offers superior usability and properties for their purpose. Although lightweight, the products are very strong and rigid.
the interior of an empty building with unfinished walls and flooring in place for construction
Inside construction of Little Finlandia
Little Finlandia must meet stringent standards for fire resistance. The Kerto LVL structures used in the building have a fire resistance of 60 minutes. The building also features three fire compartments, bordered by fire dampers that withstand fire for 30 minutes. The ventilation engine room and the intermediate floors were constructed to ensure a fire resistance of 30 minutes.
an empty office building with glass doors and wooden poles in the middle of the hallway
Inside of Little Finlandia
Little Finlandia is a superb example of Finnish wood architecture, blending effortlessly into its surroundings. It is also a frontrunner in wood construction, adhering to the principles of sustainability and the circular economy. Wood is a sustainable construction material, and the use of wooden modules enables the building to be flexibly adapted, ensuring it a long useful life.
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Little Finlandia: Multifunctional and reusable event venue
Finlandia Hall, Helsinki's most famous and architecturally unique venue for conferences and other events, is now flanked by a wooden construction known as Little Finlandia. The pavilion-like building, offering facilities for events and catering, is made 100% from Finnish wood and will provide temporary facilities during Finlandia Hall’s renovation until the end of 2024. Its elements are built with Metsä Wood's Kerto® LVL products.
a large building with many windows and balconies on the outside, surrounded by trees
Monicahof
A unique wooden building has been built in the heart of Utrecht, Netherlands. The new 12 meters-tall residential building with six apartments and two workspaces was designed by Ramin Visch. Complete load-bearing structure is built with Kerto® LVL while fully meeting the requirement for 90-minute fire-resistance.
a tall building with wooden balconies on the side and windows in front of it
Monicahof balcony
Four-storey wooden building has been constructed on a tight spot. The visually appealing building has been designed to be sustainable, safe and material-efficient. Metsä Wood’s Kerto LVL S-beams and Q-panels have been used in floor elements and load-bearing walls.
a person standing in an empty room looking out the window
Interior of Monicahof
Sustainability has been one cornerstone of this building. A significant effort has been made to make the building as climate-neutral as possible. Heat pumps are used for heating, the building’s own solar panels largely supply the electricity demand and wooden components will act as carbon storage for the building’s lifetime.
a man is standing in the hallway between two wooden walls
Monicahof interior
Kerto LVL requires less space for wall structures while still remaining rigid, allowing more room to be used for living.
a man is standing in the doorway of a building with wood paneling on the walls
Monicahof hallway
Metsä Wood’s Kerto LVL S-beams and Q-panels have been used in floor elements and load-bearing walls.