We aspire to create
an unwavering future

Love for the sport, some would say. Consulting engineers Aalto-Setälä is a private engineering consultancy specialized in the construction environment, where we are inspired by solving challenges and finding new perspectives on a daily basis.

The trust of our customers is the main indicator of our work. It has been our principle since the foundation of the company back in 1972.

We are Aalto-Setälä

Learning by doing. Learning by doing. We at Aalto-Setälä have been at the helm of versatile construction projects, big and small, for over fifty years. The past years have brought along an experienced and confident grip to our projects.

Consulting engineers Aalto-Setälä was founded in 1972, and since the beginning we have been an independent consulting agency. The company’s shareholders have always been working as a part of the company – which according to us is the right way. In 2016 our company was divided, which led to more employees joining the shareholder group. Our roots are deep in the soil of Southwest Finland in the Turku region and we offer services in both national languages.

We do our work from person to person, cherishing trust. Reciprocal trust both between the customer and us, as well as among employees is the foundation of it all. Aalto-Setälä is a community of talented experts, where our people constantly challenge themselves to reach the best results for the benefit of our customers.

Buildings are not just buildings for us, as our goal is to create the best environments possible in our region – places for functional work and pleasant living.

We put ourselves out there to ensure that the work is completed with a confident grip, for your benefit.

Our vision

We at Aalto-Setälä are building an unwavering future. We construct the framework for the best environment in our region – for functional work and pleasant living.

Our mission

Our work is goal-directed towards the desired results. With our open, human centric and competent ways of working we solve challenges and succeed together.

So your
benefit is realized
as it should

Our customers’ needs are the very core of what we do. We complete our projects in a way which ensures that your needs are taken into consideration item-by-item and are solved in the best way possible.

We genuinely care about the proficient flow of every project, which is why we want to work in the most transparent, open and flexible way.

We offer you local knowledge in the areas of Turku and Southwestern Finland. At our broadest, we work in the far corners of Nordic harbors. We offer service in both Finnish and Swedish.

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Person-centric values

Our values guide our daily work and is the foundation for customer interaction.

Trust

We cherish trust in everything we do. For us trust ensures that you can rely on all words and actions.

Openness

For us, the path to success starts with an open way of working. Transparency is present in each and every day.

Locality

We are a local agency close to you. Local knowledge and expertise is our trump card.

We take care of your projects

We at Aalto-Setälä are building an unwavering future. We construct the framework for the best environment in our region – for functional work and pleasant living.

Insinööritoimisto Aalto-Setälä Oy Turku

Kårkulla Kirjala, administration building
and central kitchen

Insinööritoimisto Aalto-Setälä Oy Turku
Client:

Kårkulla Samkommun

Our role:

Project management, site supervision and structural engineering

Scope:

2 600 m2

Execution:

We supported the client in project management, site supervision and structural engineering in the locality’s construction of the administration building and central kitchen. The administration building is two stories, and within it was constructed office spaces, a machine shop, central archives, social spaces and a shelter. The central kitchen is single-story.

Kapellskärs Hamn

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Client:

Roslags Hamnar

Our role:

Project lead and structural engineering

Execution:

Our tasks were project lead and structural engineering for the project, which included 2 steel structure upper ramps as well as 2 lower ramps.

Lilla Hummelholm

Lilla Hummelholm
Client:

Ålands Landskapsstyrelse

Our role:

Project lead and structural engineering

Execution:

We managed and handled structural engineering for a project which included an adjustable ramp and quay for regional ferries.

Viking Line Turku terminal

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Client:

Viking Line Abp

Our role:

Structural engineering, project lead

Execution:

The Viking Line terminal in Turku harbor is an important and busy terminal. Our role in the project was managing structural engineering of the eastern end of the terminal, the expansion of cafeteria and embarkation corridors, as well as leading the project of two double-decker gangway jetties.

Övningshamn Maarianhamina
sea rescue and training center

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Client:

Ålands Landskapsstyrelse

Our role:

Project lead, architect and structural engineering.

Execution:

In the Maarianhamina sea rescue and training center project we were project lead, we managed both architectural and structural engineering of the quay, training facility and the devices’ steel surfaces.

Port of Tallinn quay 5

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Client:

Port of Tallinn

Our role:

Project lead and structural engineering

Project scope:

The project spanned an embarkation corridor and 2 gangway jetties.

Execution:

We lead the project and managed structural engineering for the Tallinn harbor project which included an embarkation corridor and 2 gangway jetties.

Frihamnen Tukholma

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Client:

Stockholms Hamn

Our role:

Project lead and structural engineering

Execution:

The project in the port of Stockholm included one passenger gangway and two gangway jetties. Our responsibilities were project lead and structural engineering.

Utrikeskaj, Långnäs Hamn

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Client:

Långnäs Hamn Ab

Our role:

Project lead and structural engineering

Execution:

In the project we were project lead and managed structural engineering for the international quay, ramp, passenger gangway, gangway jetty and pile mooring. Additionally, we provided the architectural plans for the terminal building and the traffic plans for the area.

Mariehamn Västerhamn

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Client:

City of Mariehamn, Port of Mariehamn

Our role:

Project lead and structural engineering

Execution:

We have been in charge of project management and structural engineering in several construction projects in the port of Mariehamn. The project scopes have been among other passenger corridors and gangways for quays 3–6, as well as the pile mooring and the quay itself on spot number 6. Other projects include reparations and modifications for quays 2–6.

Kårkulla Peppargränd

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Client:

Kårkulla Samkommun

Our role:

Project management, site supervision and structural engineering

Scope:

920 m2

Execution:

The project scope was the construction of a new residential home, with special focus on unobstructed environments. We were responsible for project management, site supervision and structural engineering. The project was funded by a loan from ARA.

As Oy Linnanpuisto

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Client:

Pohjola Rakennus Oy

Our role:

Site supervision

Scope:

10 800 m2

Execution:

We managed construction site supervision for new construction of an apartment block. The building is 6 stories high and features a below-ground parking garage.

As Oy Linnanpiha

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Client:

Pohjola Rakennus Oy

Our role:

Site supervision

Scope:

5 245 m2

Execution:

We managed construction site supervision for new construction of an apartment block. The building is 6 stories high and features a below-ground parking garage.

Talo E

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Client:

Private individual

Our role:

Project management, site supervision and PHSA engineering

Scope:

170 + 30 m2

Execution:

The locality is a private home on the seaside. The project spanned demolition of the old building and the construction of the new building including storage facilities in the yard. We supported the customer in project management, site supervision and PHSA engineering.

As Oy Skanssinkatu 22

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Client:

Pohjola Rakennus Oy

Our role:

Structural engineering

Scope:

20 400 m2, of which 8 500 m2 cold parking garage in two levels

Execution:

The locality is located in a new, growing residential area in Turku. The scope of our project covered structural and precast unit engineering for two 6 story and one 10 story buildings. In addition, we managed structural engineering for the parking garage and its top-level yard.

As Oy Yliopistonkatu 6

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Client:

As Oy Turun Yliopistonkatu 6

Our role:

Project management and site supervision

Scope:

5 770 m2

Execution:

The locality is a 8 story residential building completed in 1971, and is connected to a service station and commercial building. Our task was to perform project management and site supervision in the project, which included reparation of the façade, balconies and roof.

As Oy Linnalehto

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Client:

Pohjola Rakennus Oy

Our role:

Structural engineering

Scope:

2 400 m2

Execution:

As Oy Linnalehto is an apartment block atop the Kakola hill. We supported the customer by providing the full structural engineering for the building.

Sheltered home Hemmet

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Client:

Stiftelsen Hemmet i Åbo

Our role:

Project management and site supervision

Scope:

700 m2

Execution:

Hemmet is a protected premium property in Turku’s Vartiovuori. The project included the restructuring of the attic, in connection with which new spaces were created: the attic now houses a kindergarten, meeting and office spaces as well as a cafeteria. We supported the customer in project management and site supervision.

Svenska Gården i Åbo

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Client:

Fastighetsaktiebolaget Svenska Gården i Åbo

Our role:

Project management and site supervision

Scope:

11 800 m2 + 10 280 m2

Execution:

The locality is a prominent and protected premium property in the center of Turku, close to the river bank. The project included the extensive restructuring of the Bassi house, a new structure in the inner yard as well as the restructuring of the Gillesgården building. We were in charge of project management and construction site supervision.

Hotel Seurahuone

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Client:

Turun Osuuskauppa

Our role:

Project management and site supervision

Scope:

6 616 m2

Execution:

Hotel Seurahuone is a stylish and modern hotel in the center of Turku. The hotel includes 140 rooms, common areas and an inner yard. We supported the customer by providing project management and construction site supervision in the hotel’s extensive renovation project.

S-Market Kaarina

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Client:

Turun Osuuskauppa

Our role:

Project management and site supervision

Scope:

3 490 m2

Execution:

The commercial building is a popular grocery store in the center of Kaarina. The new construction of the locality was built as a two-story building and spanned 3 490 m2. Aalto-Setälän were in charge of project management and site supervision.

Asunto Oy Linnanrinne

Insinööritoimisto Aalto-Setälä Oy Turku
Client:

Asunto Oy Linnanrinne

Our role:

PHS engineering, supervision and project management

Scope:

24 300 m2, 5 apartment blocks, 293 apartments

Execution:

Asunto Oy Linnanrinne is located in a prominent place on the riverbank of Turku and was originally built in 1966. The locality covers 5 apartment blocks and one office building. There are a total of 293 apartments in the blocks. We managed PHS engineering, supervision and project management in the extensive plumbing restructuring project.

Asunto Oy Sokerinranta

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Insinööritoimisto Aalto-Setälä Oy Turku
Client:

Asunto Oy Sokerinranta

Our role:

PHS engineering, supervision and project management

Scope:

6 062 m2, 4 apartment blocks, 306 apartments

Execution:

The locality is an apartment block built in 1963, located on the Turku riverbank, where an extensive plumbing restructuring project was carried out. The apartment block includes 4 apartment buildings, 1 lamelle building and one commercial space. There are 306 apartments in the block.
We were responsible for the extensive PHS engineering, supervision and project management.

As Oy Kiinanmylly ja -piha

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Client:

Turun ylioppilaskyläsäätiö

Our role:

Project management and site supervision

Scope:

13 400 m2 + demolition 3 000 m2

Execution:

The extensive project included demolition of an old residential and commercial building and the construction of two new buildings. The Kiinanmylly house is 8 stories high and the Kiinanpiha house is 4 stories high. The project also included the basement-level construction (shelter, parking garage, techical facilities). The total size of the buildings is approx. 13 400 m2, the locality was finished in February 2015. Aalto-Setälä were in charge of project management and construction site supervision.