Heureka Science Center, Vantaa

As we approached Heureka, our eyes were immediately drawn to the bright, gleaming dome reflecting the blue sky magnificently. Upon arrival, we were greeted at the construction site entrance by members of the Paretec Oy team. We stepped inside and walked through corridors where we noticed neatly installed WMT wire mesh trays. Then, the planetarium itself opened up before us.

Our attention was immediately caught by the black walls of the dome, where we spotted black KRA cable trays, WMT wire shelves, and MEK lighting tracks. “Everything must be matte black with a maximum gloss level of 7 units,” we were told. The inner dome of the planetarium is used as a projection surface for displaying 3D films. The projection dome and the old technology are being renewed, to be replaced with a top-quality planetarium system.

Fire safety, an extremely critical matter in such a public space, has also been taken into account both in the area and the electrical installations. A sampling pipe running through the space ensures constant monitoring of air quality and safety. We were told that the dome’s shape presented its own challenges, as the wall-mounted panel shelves had to be installed slightly downward to adapt to the dome’s curved structure. A 3D model of the space was used, allowing for precise preplanning and modeling of the unique space and installations.

Before leaving the site, I paused outside to take a photo of the dome, which had also been renovated earlier. The revamped planetarium at Heureka is scheduled for completion in September 2025, after which it will reopen to the public, offering an even more impressive experience to visitors.

The electrical installations were commissioned by NCC Oy.