Argos, Art Nouveau façade at Mannerheimweg intersection, Helsinki, Finland.
The Argos building displays intricate masonry work with Swedish sandstone details across its five-story residential structure in central Helsinki.
Built in 1897 by John Settergren, the Argos building replaced the former two-story Staudinger structure that had occupied the site since 1843.
The ground floor housed Wulff's stationery shop from 1897 to 1965, leading to the nickname 'Wulffska hörnet' which remains in local memory.
Following renovations in 1989, the Argos building integrated with Stockmann department store while maintaining its original street-facing exterior.
The façade design mirrors Stockholm's Bünsow House, as architect Settergren worked with that building's creator, Isak Gustaf Clason, before this project.
Location: Helsinki
Architects: Grahn, Hedman & Wasastjerna, John Settergren
GPS coordinates: 60.16792,24.94225
Latest update: March 13, 2025 12:32
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