Espoontori shopping center

Commercial appeal in the heart of the city

The nearly 40-year-old Espoontori shopping center is undergoing a thorough transformation as the project consolidates and expands the commercial heart of Espoo Center. At the core of the design is an extension of approximately 28,000 m² of floor area rising along Siltakatu, bringing a new, large K-Citymarket and a wide range of retail and service spaces to the area. The new extension forms a striking building mass that defines the street space in a new way and enlivens Siltakatu with street-level restaurants and terraces. With the project, the total area of the block will grow to approximately 60,000 m², creating a modern and attractive service complex.

The architectural goal of the project is to improve accessibility in the area and to connect the shopping center more closely to the public transport network. A public pedestrian connection, Lindholminkäytävä, will be built through the block, providing a step-free route from Siltakatu directly to the railway station and the new bus terminal. The new travel center will be integrated into the ground floor of the shopping center, ensuring smooth transfers between modes of transport. Logistics and parking have been efficiently resolved by placing them on three levels below the retail floors.