Bâtiment administratif du gouvernement, Government office building in Turku, Finland
The Government Administration Building is a ten-story structure with distinctive copper plate surfaces covering its exterior walls along the eastern bank of the Aura River. Its functional design uses these metallic surfaces as a defining architectural feature that stands out in the city's skyline.
Architects Risto-Veikko Luukkonen and Helmer Stenros designed this administrative structure, which opened in 1967 to serve government operations. It represents an important phase of postwar administrative development in the city.
The building complex includes sculptures in its surrounding park, such as Terho Sakki's Torch and Carro Celeste by Mariella Bettineschi.
This facility houses various government agencies including the Southwest Finland Regional State Administrative Agency and provides public access during regular business hours. Visitors should be aware that access may vary depending on the specific office being visited.
Locals affectionately call this structure the copper pan because of its shiny metallic exterior, a nickname reflecting its most distinctive visual characteristic. The surrounding park also features artworks including Terho Sakki's Torch and Mariella Bettineschi's Carro Celeste for visitors to encounter.
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