Marmoripalatsi, Private residence in Kaivopuisto, Finland
The facade features Förby marble cladding and houses four separate residences, each with private outdoor space and views over the adjacent park in Kaivopuisto, one of Helsinki's upscale waterfront neighborhoods.
Industrialist August Keirkner commissioned architect Eliel Saarinen to design this residence in 1916, with construction completed in 1918 after Keirkner's death, followed by decades serving various institutional functions before returning to residential purposes.
The building integrates classical architectural elements with Viennese Art Nouveau and Finnish National Romanticism, reflecting the architectural currents of early 20th century Finland when local builders combined European influences with Nordic identity.
The property stands in Kaivopuisto, a quiet residential district south of central Helsinki, roughly 1.2 miles (2 km) from Market Square, accessible via tram lines 3 and 6. As a private residence, public access is not available.
During World War II, the building served as a venue for diplomatic negotiations and temporarily housed the Helsinki Court of Appeal before undergoing comprehensive renovation in the 2010s to restore it to residential use.
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