Helsinki Vuosaari Towers (Atlas, Hyperion and Cirrus), June 2024 

Helsinki Vuosaari Towers (Atlas, Hyperion and Cirrus), June 2024
Music by: Ryan Andersen
Atlas and Hyperion are remarkable residential buildings being constructed in Helsinki, Finland. Here are some key details about them:
Hyperion:
A 24-story high-rise building.
Expected to be completed in the summer of 2023.
Located near Vuosaari metro station and the Columbus shopping center.
Owned by the German real estate investment company Union Investment.
The construction process emphasizes expertise, safety, and logistics1.
Atlas:
A 33-story skyscraper.
Scheduled for completion in 2024.
Also situated near Vuosaari metro station and the Columbus shopping center.
Like Hyperion, it aims for an RTS environmental classification.
Skanska, the construction company, has extensive experience in building tall structures worldwide1.
These buildings reflect the trend toward high-rise construction due to limited space and growing demand for new housing in urban areas. Skanska’s expertise and innovative logistics play a crucial role in their development
Cirrus, also known as the Vuosaari Tower, is a high-rise cooperative apartment building in Helsinki, Finland. It stands in Vuosaari, an area in East Helsinki. Here are some key details about Cirrus:
Height: Cirrus reaches a height of 87.5 meters (approximately 287 feet) from the first floor to the roof edge.
Floors: The building has 26 above-ground floors and 2 underground floors.
Function: Cirrus serves as a residential building with 140 apartments.
Location: It is situated at Iiluodontie 9, right in the heart of Vuosaari’s new center. Nearby, you’ll find the Columbus shopping center, Albatross service center, and the Vuosaari metro station12.
Cirrus was once Finland’s tallest tower, but it has since been surpassed by other buildings in Helsinki, including Majakka, Loisto, and Lumo One. Nevertheless, it remains an impressive part of the city’s skyline