In student apartments, bathrooms must be durable
HOAS, the Foundation for student housing in the Helsinki region, has relied on the quality of Polaria products for almost 20 years. HOAS has nearly 19 000 tenants and over 10 000 apartments near study institutions in Helsinki area.
Laura Pääkkönen, construction manager, HOAS:
“As a rule, we use Polaria’s bathroom fixtures in all our new construction projects and renovation projects. Among the Polaria products, we mainly use basin cabinets and mirrored cabinets as well as laundry cabinets.
The reason why we have chosen Polaria is the first-class quality of Polaria fixtures. In student apartments, bathrooms must withstand many types of use, which is why the durability of the fixtures is our number one priority.
Polaria products are highly resistant to humidity and splashes, they do not expand or scratch, and their colour does not fade or turn yellow. In addition to durability, Polaria products are highly practical.
Another important factor for us is the excellent availability of spare parts for Polaria products, which makes maintaining the fixtures easy. It is also important to us that Polaria is a completely Finnish company.
Polaria products are highly resistant to humidity and splashes, they do not expand or scratch, and their colour does not fade or turn yellow.
Laura Pääkkönen, construction manager, HOAS
When cooperating with Polaria, we appreciate that the dialogue with them works excellently. We can always rely on Polaria’s fast service and security of supply. If problems arise, we are always able to find a solution together. We also appreciate that Polaria knows us well, understands our business and is able to suggest suitable products and solutions for us.
Among Polaria products, I would especially like to highlight the new anthracite grey basin cabinets and mirrored cabinets that we have installed in our latest properties. In addition to their first-class durability, they have a very fine design. From the outside, you wouldn’t believe they’re made of steel!”
Polaria Contributes to Building a Student Block of the Future
The Foundation for Student Housing in the Helsinki Region (Hoas) is constructing a stunning new student housing complex in Central Pasila, Helsinki. HOAS Huippu is the largest construction project in the foundation’s history, with Hartela Etelä-Suomi Oy serving as the main contractor. Polaria is proud to be part of the project, delivering bathroom furniture to every apartment in the development.
High-Quality Living for Students
HOAS Huippu will offer modern and functional homes for nearly 400 students. The block consists of three 14–17-storey tower buildings and three seven-storey lamella buildings, bringing youthful energy to the evolving city district.
The housing types are specifically designed with students’ needs in mind – the majority of the 359 apartments are compact studios ranging from 22 to 24 square meters. In total, the block will feature approximately 16,000 gross square meters of space. The entire development is scheduled for completion in 2026.
Durable and Practical Solutions for Bathrooms
The bathrooms at HOAS Huippu are designed to meet the specific demands of student living. In compact spaces, furniture must above all be durable, easy to maintain, and feature timeless, stylish design.
From Polaria’s collection, the bathrooms will be equipped with elegant Klara mirror cabinets with integrated lighting, custom-designed Mille Soft Close washbasin cabinets with basins, and PYK laundry cabinets installed above washing machines. The modern look of the bathrooms is completed by the anthracite grey color of the furniture.
Deliveries on Schedule
The first furniture deliveries to the construction site began at the end of 2024 and will continue in phases until early 2026. A smooth delivery process is essential for Hoas – staying on schedule is crucial on a large site with limited storage space.
A Responsibly Built Future
HOAS Huippu is being built in line with Hoas’s sustainability strategy, following low-carbon construction guidelines and taking climate impact into account throughout the building’s entire life cycle.
Polaria’s products support this goal: they are long-lasting, recyclable, and manufactured with energy efficiency in mind. Domestic production also helps minimize transport distances and reduces environmental impact.