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Published in 4/2025 - Modern Heritage

Renovation

Commercial Property Haiku

Olla Architecture

Refurbishment

Architects Bratislav Tošković, Laura Vara, Tea Ellala, Agneta Huuhtanen
Location Kaikukatu 3, Helsinki
Gross Area 9 130 m2
Completion 2024
Original building Eino Tuompo 1976

The renovation of a 1970s office building utilized an exceptional amount of old building components. Read Ella Kaira’s review → ”Echoes of the Past”

Photos Martin Sommerschield

Kaikukatu 3 vuonna 2023 ennen korjausta. Kuva: Olla Architecture

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