Finnish Parliament Annex, Parliament annex in Kamppi, Finland
The Finnish Parliament Annex is a modern administrative building in Helsinki that provides offices for around one hundred lawmakers as well as committee meeting rooms and public services. The complex also houses the European Union secretariat, the Parliamentary Ombudsman office, and facilities for the Grand Committee and Foreign Affairs Committee.
The building was constructed in 2004 to address growing space needs for Finland's legislative operations, as the main parliamentary building had stood since 1931. The expansion became necessary to accommodate new legislative demands and modern administrative functions.
The building incorporates materials sourced from different Finnish regions, including birch, maple, pine, and granite, which reflect the country's natural resources. Visitors can observe how these choices shape the interior and exterior appearance, showing a connection to Finland's landscape.
The building is located in the Kamppi district and is easily accessible on foot, with clear public entrances marked throughout. Visitors should note that certain areas require authorization to enter, especially during active parliamentary sessions.
The place takes its name Pikkuparlamentti from a restaurant that once stood at this location before the government building was erected. The informal name is still used by locals today, even though the original restaurant has long since closed.
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