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Aalto’s Finlandia Hall reopens after three-year renovation

By 2025-01-03T05:00:00

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Source: Tuomas Uusheimo

Venue in Helsinki seeks to combine heritage with expanded public access and modernised facilities

Finlandia Hall, designed by renowned Finnish architect Alvar Aalto and completed in 1971, will reopen on 4 January 2025 after a three-year renovation project.

The Helsinki venue will open its doors daily to city residents and tourists, aiming to serve as both an event space and a destination for cultural tourism.

The renovation was designed to modernise the building’s facilities while preserving Aalto’s original architectural vision.

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