Gamified Cohousing Lappeenranta is the former Kanavansu school now turned into a Gamified Cohousing. Our principles are derived from the work of Architectural Democracy.
There was a great need for the construction of the school in Kanavansuu in 1909 because the workers of the nearby sawmill had a total of about 450 children. The owners of the sawmill also decided to participate in the construction of the school. The sawmill donated the plot of land and logs, so construction was able to start rather quickly. The building is the work of architect Yrjö Sadeniemi.
The housing fair in 1999 caused the area to be filled with guests, and the event was commemorated by a plaque telling about the housing fair, which is attached to the wall of the building. In 2023 the city of Lappeenranta decided to sell the closed down school, and Gamified Cohousing Oy won the auction with the best proposal.
This house is just beside the city center, in front of bus stop 1, sorrounded by a great park, forest and a huge lake!
We soon have several apartments and office spaces available, as well as event spaces. Contact us for further details.
Good to know
About the former Kanavansuu school and how to take part in its reuse.
Gamified Cohousing Lappeenranta is based in the former Kanavansuu school. The property page describes its early twentieth-century origins and connection to the local sawmill community, with architect Yrjö Sadeniemi associated with the original building.
The project is in the Kanavansuu area of Lappeenranta, near urban services and the lakeside environment described on the property page. Contact the team for the exact meeting point and directions if you plan to visit.
The project page describes plans for apartments, offices and spaces for events. These are development intentions; specific availability, completion dates and terms should be confirmed directly before making plans.
The project includes potential shared and event spaces. You can contact the team with your proposed activity, group size and dates to discuss what may be possible at the current stage.
Yes, the page invites enquiries about residencies and other forms of cooperation. A short proposal describing your work and preferred dates is the best starting point.
The page also welcomes volunteering enquiries. The tasks, timing and any practical arrangements depend on the stage of the project, so please discuss them with the team first.
Email team@gamifiedcohousing.com with your enquiry. The team can explain what is currently possible and which spaces are still being developed.
