Tendering and construction
The negotiated procedure used in the tender enabled us to discuss various implementation alternatives before the call for tenders was published. This meant that the details could still be refined after the contract was signed.
In the tendering process, the qualitative criteria for the contractor included the functionality and adaptability of interior spaces, the functionality and versatility of schoolyards, energy efficiency, and facade architecture. The design solution submitted by Lehto Tilat was deemed to fit in with the surrounding building stock, while also standing out as a distinctive public building. The aim was to build a comfortable, functional and cost-effective school with adaptable premises and excellent architecture.
Sarkola School is a concrete building with fresh and distinctive architecture. The schoolyards have been designed to encourage physical activity and, together with the sports park, the school forms a complex that livens up the area.
The contract was implemented as a turnkey project in which the contractor was responsible for both design and construction. Construction began in March 2021 and the school was opened to students in autumn 2022.