Architect:
Laatio Architects
Pekka Laatio, Veikko Kotila, Jari Saarnio
Client:
Oulu Lutheran Diocese
Structural Design:
Pekka Heikkilä Engineers
Electrical Design:
Kaarlenkaski Engineers
Acoustical Design:
Alpo Halme Architects
Main Contractor:
O & K Veikkola Construction Co
Job Site Supervision:
Engel Construction Management Services Ltd
Heating and Ventilation
Contractor:
Tekmanni Oy
Building Controls:
Landis & Stæfa Finland
Excavation and Demolition
Contractor:
ViherRengas Oy
Church Pew Repair:
Kiimingin Kaluste
Painting, Decorating
and Stucco Restoration Contractor:
Akuntus Painting Oy
Eclescastical Textile Conservation
Works:
Anna Häkäri Textile Conservation Studio
Exterior Granite Works
and Interior Floor Stoneworks:
Suomen Graniittikeskus Oy
Plastering Contractor:
Jalora Oulu Oy
Lighting Control and Special
Lighting:
Light & Sound Tech Ltd
Constructed in 1770 - 76, Oulu Cathedral is a large stone-walled cruciform church. Originally Baroque in style, it was rebuilt in neo-classic style on the basis of the plans made by architects C.L. Engel and A.W. Arppe after the great fire of Oulu town in 1829 - 32.
The aim of the reform was to restore the original Neo-classisism, yet retain the most valuable stylistic stratifications and employ contemporary formal language and technology for the new structures. The new architectural image was mainly achieved by restoring the original tectonics. The original vault cofferings, first realised as shade paintings, were the wall pilasters and beams. All old works of art, both paintings and textiles, were restored; moreover, many new works of art fitting to the renovated milieu were purchased.