Niittykumpu Metro Station

Project: Niittykumpu Metro Station

Segment: Additional areas

Country/city: Finland, Helsinki

Architect: Arkkitehtitoimisto HKP

Installer: Invisible Acoustic Ceilings

Photographer: ©Mika Huisman/ Decopic

Project size: 400m²

Production year: 2018

The extension of the Helsinki metropolitan subway system comprises of eight stations. Each metro station is distinguished by reflecting the character of the over ground surrounding of the station.

The Niittykumpu underground station was designed by the internationally recognized Finnish architects Arkkitehtitoimisto HKP. The architects wanted to create a metro station which was modern and welcoming with fresh color concepts, artistic walls and ceiling structures to convey a trustful and safe atmosphere.

The subway station has a strong and noticeable identity because of the impressive and colorful art by artist Mari Rantanen. Illustrating the red rosebay willow herb and green grass, taking inspiration from the station name, which means meadow mound.