The lighting of the Finlayson Area honors the area’s history
The Finlayson Area is located in the heart of Tampere, within the national landscape of Tammerkoski. The facade and area lighting of the district were renewed in honor of its 200th anniversary.
Information
Type Area Lighting
Location Tampere
Completion Year 2020
Client Varma Mutual Pension Insurance Company
The area’s history dates back to 1820, when the Finlayson factory was founded on the banks of Tammerkoski. This historical factory area has since been modernized into a hub for leisure, culture, dining, business, events, and art. Lighting has a strong historical connection to the area, as the first electric light in the Nordic countries was lit in the weaving mill building of the Finlayson factory in 1882.
The lighting has been renewed at the old main office, which represents the red-brick architecture typical of Tampere. On Itäinenkatu, a wall illuminated with white light enlivens the bustling pedestrian street. In the inner courtyard, the tower and chimney of the Old Factory’s Kuusivooninkinen building have received new lighting.
The design was based on respecting historical architecture and highlighting its details. The light installation on Itäinenkatu and the video projection wall utilized for events in the inner courtyard also bring diversity and a modern touch.
Light Installation: Edison
A vibrant and diverse light installation was created on Itäinenkatu, designed to change and evolve with seasonal themes and events. The core principles were the diversity of the light installation and respect for historical architecture.
The first artwork incorporated the spirit and sparkle of an incandescent bulb, creating a connection to history and bringing an old-time atmosphere to the area. Approximately one hundred small LEDs sparkle like a canopy above people walking on the street. A wave of light travels through the installation, reflecting Finlayson’s development and renewal every six minutes.
In the future, the light installation will grow and evolve, creating a new identity for the area. The idea is that the entire ensemble functions as a work of art in which different artists can participate.
The projection wall in the inner courtyard of Väinö Linna Square is also part of Valoa’s concept, and artists have already produced content for it for numerous events.
