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Helsinki Central Library Oodi

ALA Architects

Architects Juho Grönholm, Antti Nousjoki, Janne Teräsvirta, Samuli Woolston
Location Töölönlahdenkatu 4, Helsinki
Gross Area 17 250 m²
Completion 2018

Photos Tuomas Uusheimo

Helsingin keskustakirjasto Oodi ulkonäkymä

Helsingin keskustakirjasto Oodi sisänäkymä

Published in 1 – 2019 - Urbanity

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