Metsä Wood's products were used for Karisma shopping centre's interiors and exteriors

Karisma shopping centre

Location Kauppiaankatu 2, Lahti Finland
Building Year 2011
Architect Innovarch
Structural Design A-Insinöörit
Constructor SRV Rakennus Oy
Customer Kesko
Products Used Kerto LVL
Type Commercial And Office Buildings

Stylish and efficient use of Kerto LVL element in roofing

​The use of wood in Karisma shopping centre's interiors and exteriors makes it a comfortable and pleasant for customers. About 22 500 m2 of Karsima's roof has been covered with 12 meters long and 2,5 meters wide Kerto® LVL roof elements. The roof implemented with prefabricated elements was installed in a record time. In addition to speed, other advantages of Kerto LVL (laminated veneer lumber) elements include durability, lightness, fire safety and energy efficiency.

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