Side projects and experience In the beginning of the building period the temperature was far below zero. A perfect temperature to spray water. But before we could spray on the inflatable of the bridge, some additional work has to be done. However, we wanted to make use of the freezing temperature, so we started some little side projects. Jouni Hiltunen It was interesting and nice to be a volunteer worker in Juuka Bridge in ice for everyone involved in the project mukana.Kiitos olleille.I hope so, that will be seen next year in a new project Nunnanlahti. Greetings to all Jounilta. Mr. Jari Nevalainen, Kuljetus Jari Nevalainen Ltd It was interesting to have some diff erent activities during winter time since normal building activities come a halt. Nice to work with such an eager group of students. Problems like language and culture arose but in the end it all was solved. Mrs. Johanna Pajarinen, Kivikylän Herkku Exciting and nice time. It was refreshing to work with and and for students. It was in a positive way a heavy work period (24/7) and when they left I was missing the group. Mr. Aki and Seppo Kallinen, Pielisen Maanrakennus Ltd We supported in many ways the basic work during the building process. It was exciting to cooperate in this international cultural environment. Mr. Pentti Mansikkaviita, Expert It was nice to see how happy and whole heartedly the students were working. The students are now more professional in making snow and snow constructions but due to changing weather conditions they will need more instruction time to react fl exible to the weather changes. Although I worked most of my life everywhere in Europe, this was my fi rst experience with reinforced snow and ice. With an unlimited budget you can make snow even in the desert. Jan Graafmans, volunteer, Tujanranta Consultants A big surprise that students from my Alma Mater, Eindhoven University of Technology, were coming to create world records in my retirement village, Juuka, Finland. With the pride of an alumnus, we tried to create and support an environment, where the creative plans could be realised. The total chaos and clash of culture, weather, technology, design, management, politics and nature caused a pandemonium of events and partial success. In spite of all, we did it. Waiting for your next challenge. Tuula Ikonen-Graafmans, volunteer, Tujanranta Consultants For over three years now, I together with numerous volunteers have been preparing and supporting students accommodation and arrangements for social life in Juuka. It has been fantastic to cooperate with students and creating a big international family. Good memories and welcome to Juuka also during the beautiful other seasons. It is always summertime here! 42 The so called bubble Igloo was made in just 3 days. The pavilion came out really nice due to the blob like mould. The Pavilion was decorated with an real Tulikivi stove and reindeer hides. To give the Icetrack an icy start we build an ice tube entrance. To do so, we used an old balloon of one of the towers of the Sagrada Familia in Ice project. Instead of pulling it vertical, we laid it horizontal on the ground in front of the doors of the Tullikivi Stone Centre. Because of the small span it was possible to use only water and snow as building material. It was not only fun to do, but also a good way for the volunteers to practice with the building method and working conditions.
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