Last week, colorful window decals appeared on the windows of an empty commercial space on the street level of BioCity, catching the attention of those moving around the Science Park. What is this all about?
– The windows of the empty commercial space were bleak to look at, and the colorful windows create a great contrast with the dark facade of BioCity. Why leave the windows empty when we can use them to bring more color to the area, reflects Mirka Mäkiö, Communications Specialist at Teknologiakiinteistöt.
The colorful window decals were not created by accident. We have wanted to create distinct outdoor spaces in the Science Park, and rainbow colors can also be seen on the rainbow stairs located next to the main entrance of Visitor Centre Joki, which serve as a great landmark when arriving at Joki.
The window decals in BioCity are clearly visible when coming from Tykistökatu and the Itäharju side. In addition, they bring life to the Science Park's shared courtyard, Jussinaukio. The colorful windows therefore not only cover the view into the empty commercial space but also create a notable landmark.
– In the Science Park, we have wanted to bring interesting things to look at where people move around. The use of color is an effective way to attract attention and stand out from the crowd. The colorful window decals in BioCity are a great example of how colors can make an empty space interesting, says Mirka.
Why leave the windows empty when we can use them to bring more color to the area?
The Turku Science Park is known for its distinctive spaces and art, which we have wanted to make visible to everyone moving in the area. Art can be found in the common areas of the buildings, and in addition, more than 50 works of art decorate the area's parking garages.
The new color scheme on the street level has received praise from Science Park users and also sparked interest during the best party in the Science Park. However, the decals are not a permanent solution, as we want to put the street-level space to use.
– Although colors can be visually appealing, it is still important that the space is put to practical use. The colorful decals will stay in place until a new tenant is found for the space.
