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Karjala Insurance Building, Functionalist office building in Vyborg, Russia

The Karjala Insurance Building features clean lines and minimalist design elements that represent the functionalist architectural movement of the mid-twentieth century.

Architect Olli Pöyry completed the construction of this office building in 1943 during World War II, marking a period of architectural development in wartime Russia.

The structure reflects the architectural influence of Finnish design principles in Vyborg, combining practical functionality with the aesthetic values of Nordic modernism.

Located at coordinates 60.710833, 28.754444, the building maintains its original purpose as an office space while the ground floor serves commercial functions.

The Karjala Insurance Building held the distinction of being the tallest residential structure in Finland at the time of its completion in 1943.

Location: Vyborg

Inception: 1943

Architects: Olli Pöyry

Architectural style: functionalism

GPS coordinates: 60.71083,28.75444

Latest update: March 17, 2025 08:46

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