Dezeen Wire: Finland is attracting tourists at an unprecedented rate, boosted by Helsinki's current status as the World Design Capital, in sharp contrast to the unexpected drop in visitor numbers London has experienced during its Olympic summer. More »
Tag: Helsinki
Boost for Finnish tourism as visitors head to
The World Design Capital Helsinki 2012 Pavilion
by Aalto University Wood Studio students
Tapered tree-like columns support a triangulated wooden canopy at this summer pavilion in Helsinki designed by Aalto University student Pyry-Pekka Kantonen (photos by Tiia Ettala). More »
Guggenheim Museum
is viable for Helsinki
Dezeen Wire: the results of a study carried out by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation on behalf of the City of Helsinki has revealed that it would be feasible to construct a new Guggenheim Museum in Finland.
The report proposes that the museum would be built on the waterfront and would have a stong focus on architecture and design, as well as art. More »
Marttiini shop by Suunnittelutoimisto Amerikka
Leather-bound blades displayed against chunky wooden blocks adorn the walls of a Finnish knife shop in Helsinki by designers Suunnittelutoimisto Amerikka. More »
Helsinki Seafarers’ Centre
by ARK-house Architects
Finnish studio ARK-house Architects have completed a centre for visiting seamen at Vuosaari Harbor in Helsinki, sandwiched between two long curving timber walls. More »
