Archwalks

  In the third episode of Helsinki Walks we invite you to explore the transport system of the snow city: the Helsinki Central Station , 4 metro stations: the deepest one Kamppi , then the new stations Aalto University , Keilaniemi (where the Microsoft and Kone offices are situated) and Matinkylän ; the Lentoasema - the airport train station, and finally, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport . Helsinki Central is designed by by Eliel Saarinen in 1919, it has become an icon for international railway station architecture and a pilgrimage target for architects. It was chosen as one of the world's most beautiful railway stations by BBC in 2013. The Aalto University and Keilaniemi metro stations are designed by the Finnish firm ALA Architects as well as the new extension of the Helsinki Airport. The Matinkylän metro station is designed by the Finnish studio Arkkitehtitoimisto HKP Oy. In this walk you can see the connection of the transport system design with the city itself, its landscape and wea...

  In the second episode of Helsinki Walks we invite you to take a walk in the snow in the city centre: to explore the historical part of Helsinki: the Stockmann department store - one of the largest in Europe, Aleksanterinkatu street, Pohjola Insurance building - a prominent example of Finnish national romantic architecture, Senaatintori square with the Cathedral and the port of Helsinki with gorgeous frozen sea view . Then we go back to the Helsinki Central Station from where the next episode will begin. The weather was -19°C (feels like -28°C). But the city is designed to offer plenty places to stay warm for pedestrians - covered malls, cafes, churches, metro stations, etc. Follow our Instagram

In the first episode of Helsinki Walks we invite you to explore Oodi - the best library in the world situated in central Helsinki. It is designed by ALA Architects and completed in 2018. Helsinki has a challenging climate so Finns attach great importance to any activity "under the roof". Books only fill one third of the space within the library - there are many other facilities introduced in the building including a café, restaurant, public balcony, movie theatre, audio-visual recording studios and a makerspace. Oodi has been built using local materials. We invite you to expore this remarkable project and to visit it inside and then to take a walk in the snow towards the The Finlandia Hall designed by Alvar Aalto. Follow our Instagram