Aura view

Renowned Finnish architecture firm, Haroma Partners, has redefined high-quality living at the property located at Viimeinen Ropo. The 337 m² townhouses each combine modern aesthetics with technical excellence, thanks to floor-to-ceiling glass fronts that connect almost seamlessly with the river panorama. The view of Turku Castle on the other bank is just another bonus. The generous terraces and balconies on both sides guarantee an ideal location at any time of day – and the private jetty for a motor yacht makes the river both a means of transport and a leisure activity. And what’s more, the Archipelago Sea, with its tens of thousands of small islands, begins right in front of the city. With its architecturally minimalist design, the building is unobtrusive from the outside. And the interior, with its wide, open floor plan, places the view front and centre stage.

“Why not show what you’ve got?” is the motto on the upper floor of the townhouse. This refers to space and outlook. There is no separation between the kitchen, dining area and spacious living area with huge adjoining terrace. The adjacent sleeping area is only partially separated by a privacy screen; only the adjoining bathroom and sauna area can be shut off by a sliding door. The idea here, it seems, is that nothing should obstruct the view. And rightly so. Similarly, the colours and materials – for example white, glass, and light grey tones for the floors – are as high quality as they are understated. Only the furniture, seating and individual, expressive lamps stand out with their dark, black or silver surfaces. All in all, this is a world of monochrome elegance that makes the blue sky, the green trees and the reflections on the water all the more powerful. 

While the colours are uncompromisingly muted, the technical equipment of this luxury home leaves nothing to be desired. From the professional-standard Gaggenau kitchen to the flat-screen TV in the sleeping area that folds out of the ceiling, the house offers one comfort feature after another. It goes without saying, of course, that the technical infrastructure of the house is digitalised and networked throughout. Lighting, air conditioning, shading, security technology and audio are all centrally controlled via a Gira KNX system and intelligently linked with each other via a Gira HomeServer. Operation is via the Gira G1 multi-touch display and the Gira pushbutton sensor 4.55, which has a subtle design that underlines the architectural clarity of the house. The Gira Esprit aluminium black matt (lacquered) design line was chosen for the cover frames of the switches and socket outlets. The refined materials and understated design language blend harmoniously into the high-quality interior and faithfully reflect the design vision of the house. This creates a consistent interplay of architecture, technology and design – perfect for an extraordinary residential building that combines Finnish serenity with contemporary living comfort.