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Published in 5/2020 - Monument

Housing

Kesko Headquarters Conversion into Apartments and Hotel

L Architects


Architects Robert Trapp, Anu Pahkala, Hanna Koskela, Teemu Immonen
Location Satamakatu 3, Helsinki
Gross area 34 580 m2
Completion 2019
Original building Toivo Paatela, 1940 (ARK 9–10/1940)

Each wing of the former Kesko Headquarters has its own distinct character. The architects reconciled the uses regarding the frame depth, and structural solution → “Headquarters No More“

Photos Anders Portman / Kuvatoimisto Kuvio

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