Länsisalmi Power Station

Parviainen Architects

Architects Bratislav Toskovic, Juha Taponen, Miika Liukka
Location Fazerintie 1, Vantaa
Gross Area 2 000 m²
Completion 2018

Photos Mika Huisman

Published in 6 – 2018 - Digital

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