Lepakkoluola, Former industrial warehouse in Ruoholahti, Finland
The Lepakkoluola building contained five floors with multiple meeting rooms, an auditorium, and extensive spaces for various community activities and events.
Built in 1940 as a paint company warehouse, the structure transformed into an emergency shelter called Liekkihotelli in 1967, housing up to thousand individuals.
From 1979 until 1999, the building operated as Finland's first public squat, providing rehearsal spaces for musicians and hosting numerous performances.
The location offered 36,000 square meters of adaptable space, accommodating both traditional offices and open areas with natural lighting throughout the structure.
The name Lepakko originated from a paint company logo on the walls, which resembled a bat rather than its intended butterfly design.
Location: Ruoholahti
Inception: 1979
GPS coordinates: 60.16472,24.91444
Latest update: March 16, 2025 04:45
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