Aalto DFACCESS TO VIIMA & AALTO DF SPACES
Viima is the designated name for the premises housing the Aalto Design Factory, located at Puumiehenkuja 5a. The building’s main entrance is accessible from 07:45 to 15:30. During these hours, anyone is free to enter and explore the public areas on the first floor, along with major event spaces including DF’s The Stage, AVP’s Meadow and Juniper, and StartUp Sauna’s Garage. The DF Labs, home to a majority of DF’s prototyping facilities, also welcomes visitors from 07:45 to 15:30.
The Design Factory’s staff offices are situated on the second floor, reachable through the large staircase adjacent to the lobby within the building’s opening hours.
Outside these hours, Aalto staff members can gain entry using their access card or key fob. On weekends, a security code is needed in addition to card or tag access at the door.
Students requiring building access beyond regular hours, or teachers wishing to secure access for their students, should consult the specific guidelines provided below.
TEACHERS
Two distinct access categories are provided: general and prototyping
GENERAL ACCESS
General access permits entry to the Viima building outside regular working hours, accessible through an application in the IDM system. Instructions are below.
PROTOTYPING ACCESS
Prototyping access is extended to include entry into the DF Labs area (excluding some labs). Students who successfully complete the “MEC-E3900 – Prototyping tools at the Design Factory” course, beginning mid-September, are granted this access level.
The course features an online segment accessible via MyCourses and a weekly in-person session, capped at 20 students each.
POINTS TO CONSIDER
STUDENTS
Two distinct access categories are provided: general and prototyping
GENERAL ACCESS
If you just need to enter the building during normal business hours perhaps you are just fine with either general or prototyping access. Just walk in! You will be able to access most the spaces.
General access permits entry to the Viima building outside regular working hours, accessible through an application in the IDM system. Instructions are below.
PROTOTYPING ACCESS
Prototyping access is extended to include entry into the DF Labs area (excluding some labs). Students who successfully complete the “MEC-E3900 – Prototyping tools at the Design Factory” course, beginning mid-September, are granted this access level.
The course features an online segment accessible via MyCourses and a weekly in-person session, capped at 20 students each.
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