Kemira: smooth cooperation enables office space updates to match needs

Kemira moved to Ruoholahti in 2018. Over the years, the world of work and ways of working have developed, and hybrid work in particular has changed space needs.

"The flexibility of the space has made it possible to develop the work environment as needs change without major structural changes. For example, we have looked at the utilisation rate of our spaces and adapted workstations, social areas and meeting rooms to better reflect the rhythm of work today. We have added larger meeting rooms and movable phone booths to support both concentration and collaboration," says Jari Tolvanen, Kemira's Director, Real Estate.

Now, Kemira’s activity-based office has open workstations, quiet work areas, meeting rooms and informal meeting places. The versatile workspace allows each employee to choose the right environment for the situation – whether it’s focused work, team meetings or spontaneous encounters with colleagues. In addition, the comfortable space, functional digital solutions and good communal areas support both the smoothness of work and occupational well-being.

Technopolis has supported Kemira in the development of the office space, assisting with both design and alteration work.

"Technopolis has been an important partner for us after the move as well. Cooperation with Technopolis has been smooth. In changing situations, communication has worked well and we’ve worked together to find solutions. Flexibility is important as the world of work and our space needs develop," Jari Tolvanen says.

Technopolis’ services play an important role in day-to-day work at Kemira, and the best thing about the partnership is the well-functioning overall solution that Technopolis provides: spaces that are suitable for Kemira's needs, the right location and evolving services.

Reception, meeting room and restaurant services support Kemira employees’ daily work and ensure a seamless visitor experience. In addition, the office-specific services, such as cleaning, work smoothly.

"It's convenient that we can get many of the services we need through the same operator. It makes our day-to-day work easier. The friendliness and flexibility of the reception staff make both our employees and our visitors happy. It has been a pleasure to see that Technopolis has developed its service offering during the lease period. For example, the updated restaurant options and additional services, such as the gym and other activities, also bring joy to our employees’ free time," says Laura Kilpijärvi, Kemira's Senior Facilities Specialist responsible for the Helsinki office space.

Kemira is a global leader in sustainable chemistry for water-intensive industries. Kemira’s Ruoholahti office on the Technopolis campus serves as the company’s headquarters and the workplace of specialists and support functions employees. The office is also an important meeting place for collaboration and decision-making.

"For us, the Ruoholahti location is good and easy to reach, and the office space supports modern expert work and collaboration between different teams. The headquarters are also an important place for meeting with internal and external customers and partners," says Jari Tolvanen from Kemira.