Prison Cooking Like
You’ve Never Seen
In the former prison premises of Kakola, there is now a charming restaurant and lounge bar. Cooking over an open flame in such a challenging location would not be possible without Härmä Air's innovative solutions.
A Unique Solution for a Unique Challenge
In the kitchen of Kakolanruusu restaurant, skewers and meats are cooked daily over an open flame at high temperatures, sometimes up to 10 hours a day. In the lounge area, a constantly burning fire .
The sturdy structures of the former prison added extra complexity to the project, as the flue and chimney needed to be routed in multiple directions over a total distance of 50 meters.
Smoke extraction in such a challenging space required a safe and agile solution, which only Härmä Air could provide. Our market-leading, safe chimney products can be installed even in locations where others would fail due to clearance requirements.
In addition to smoke extraction, the solution also incorporates heat recovery, which enhances energy efficiency. A high-quality Exodraft smoke fan ensures optimal draft at every turn along the long and winding path.