Arena House, Brick building in Hakaniemi district, Helsinki, Finland
Arena House is a brick building in the Hakaniemi district located at the corner of Hämeentie and Siltasaarenkatu streets. It displays typical 1920s Finnish architectural features with its red brick facades and clean geometric proportions.
The building was constructed in two phases between 1924 and 1929, replacing the former industrial infrastructure that once occupied this location. This development was part of a broader modernization of the Hakaniemi district.
The building reflects the architectural taste of 1920s Helsinki, when the Hakaniemi district began transforming from industrial to modern commercial spaces. Its red brick design became a visual landmark that people associate with this neighborhood's character.
The building is easily accessible by public transportation with several routes passing nearby. Visitors can view the exterior from the street as it sits prominently at a main intersection.
The site formerly housed a power station that supplied energy to the surrounding area before this building was constructed. This transformation from industrial facility to commercial space reflects how Helsinki reinvented itself during its early modern period.
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