Published in 1/2023 - Movement

Infrastructure

Kaitaa Metro Station

PES-Architects

Architects Arttu Suomalainen, Jyrki Lottonen, Stina Blom
Location Kaitaantie 14, Espoo
Gross Area 14 550 m2, track and service tunnel 4 380 m2
Completion 2022

“The stripes on the surface of the glass facades give the entrance buildings a recognisable look”, Tommy Lindgren describes the Kaitaa station in his review of western metro extension Länsimetro. Read the commentary → “Metro Geography”

Photos Kari Palsila

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