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Published in 4/2021 - Housing

Housing

Harkko Housing

ILO architects

Architects Pia Ilonen, Anu Tahvanainen
Location Saaristolaivastonkatu 2, Helsinki
Gross Area 5 838 + 1 655 m2
Completion 2019, individual construction 2020–

Harkko Housing is a somewhat rarity in Finland: an apartment building whose homes were sold as raw space. Architect and developer share their thoughts on the project → ”Frames for Freedom”

Photos Anders Portman / Kuvatoimisto Kuvio, Stefan Bremer

  • © Anders Portman
  • © Anders Portman
  • © Anders Portman
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  • © Stefan Bremer
  • © Stefan Bremer
  • © Stefan Bremer

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