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Published in 2/2022 - Overlooked

Housing

Kirvesmiehenkatu 2 Social Housing 

Heikkinen-Komonen Architects

Architects Janne Kentala, Sanna-Mari Honkala, Kai van der Puij
Location Kirvesmiehenkatu 2, Helsinki
Gross Area 17 330 m2
Completion 2019

He harsh first impression of the high-rise block in Herttoniemi, Helsinki changes to one of lushness, something that has also been given its place inside the apartments. Read Tarja Nurmi’s review → ”At a Second Glance”

Photos Heikkinen-Komonen Architects

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