Oil Silo 468, Light installation in Kruunuvuorenranta, Finland
The converted oil silo features 2012 perforated holes in its steel shell, allowing natural light to filter through during daytime hours.
This industrial structure from Helsinki's former oil harbor was transformed into a public art installation in 2012 when Helsinki became World Design Capital.
The structure contains 1280 LED domes creating dynamic light patterns influenced by wind speed and temperature, visible from several kilometers across Helsinki.
Visitors can access the interior of the illuminated silo during specific weekends in September and October at Koirasaarentie in eastern Helsinki.
The silo's interior walls are painted deep red, with 450 wind-activated steel mirrors creating reflective patterns as sunlight passes through the perforations.
Location: Helsinki
Inception: 2012
Creator: Tapio Rosenius
Address: Saaristolaivastonkatu
Phone: +358931039869
Website: https://uuttahelsinkia.fi/fi/kruunuvuorenranta/perustietoa/oljysailio-468
GPS coordinates: 60.16475,25.01252
Latest update: November 19, 2025 10:29
Helsinki offers a unique mix of Nordic traditions and modern urban spaces. The city features public saunas like Sompasauna by the sea, where entry is free thanks to volunteer work, as well as century-old market halls such as Hakaniemi, built in 1914. Surrounding islands like Sisä-Hattu allow visitors to view ancient rock carvings in preserved natural surroundings, while Kivinokka beach provides direct access to the sea from a wooded area. Downtown combines various architectural styles, from granite churches to wooden buildings like Kamppi Chapel, a quiet spot amid the city's activity. Art enthusiasts will find the graffiti wall at Suvilahti, a legal space for artistic expression, and those seeking less-known locations will discover themed bars like Trillby & Chadwick, decorated in the 1920s style. A few kilometers away, Liesjärvi National Park offers hiking trails through forests abundant in berries and mushrooms, while the abandoned villas of Kruunuvuori reflect a bygone era.
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