Sähkötalo, Office building in Kamppi, Finland.
Sähkötalo is an office building in central Helsinki with copper-clad exterior walls and large windows. It connects to Kamppi Center through an underground pedestrian tunnel and houses office spaces, electricity control rooms, and retail stores.
The building was completed in 1973 as part of Alvar Aalto's 1961 city plan and served as headquarters for Helsinki's electricity company. It represents the transformation of the city center during that era and reflects the architect's influence on modern Finnish infrastructure.
The interior features blue and white ceramic tiles that reflect Finnish design principles in a corporate setting. These tiles shape how the customer service hall looks and demonstrate how design was integrated into everyday work spaces.
The building is easily accessible by public transport and centrally located in Helsinki with direct access to Kamppi Center via the underground tunnel. The interior spaces are generally open to the public, allowing visitors to explore the architecture and design in the customer hall and public areas.
The customer service hall receives natural light through specialized skylights that mirror the design approach found in Finland's National Pensions Institute. This lighting solution creates a distinctive quality in the space and shows the careful attention to detail in the building's design.
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