In spring 2018, Statistics Finland moved into new facilities in its familiar building in the Kalasatama district of Helsinki. New ways of working were also introduced. We interviewed Director General Marjo Bruun, Senior Actuary Mari Rantanen and Project Manager Jussi Ritola about the change. Read more
When you visit the Svinhufvud family’s museum in Luumäki, Finland, you can dive into the colourful life of the presidential couple and admire their huge range of wallpapers over the decades. The only ones missing are Ukko-Pekka, the third President of Finland, and his wife Ellen – or perhaps they are just out on a short walk. Read more
Her desk used to be covered in yellow Post-it Notes. Now Riikka Keskinen, Senior Scientist at Luke, starts her mornings in Jokioinen with a clear desk in a fresh activity-based environment. “In the new premises it is easy to work peacefully and focus – even though many people initially feared the worst.” Read more
An activity-based environment is much more than just a collection of various rooms and spaces. It represents a completely new way of doing and managing work. Read more
How do the governmental and municipal authorities in Finland manage to cooperate so well together ? This is the type of thing that Dan Mollgren, Architect at the City of Helsinki has frequently heard at international real estate events. First of all, he considers cooperation to be absolutely necessary, and… Read more
While one employee is pleased that the office is cool, another wraps her scarf more tightly around her neck. Someone gets a headache from bright light, while another person needs more light. An indoor climate that is pleasant for everyone is made up of many factors. Read more
The Old Academy Building in Turku is one of the most beautiful buildings in Finland. Senate’s gentle restoration work turned the building into a modern work place for the Court of Appeal. Read more
Government agencies will be illuminated to celebrate Finland’s 100th anniversary. The illumination of the Government Palace is the job of a man who does not want to retire, as he loves his work so much. Read more
When Senate Properties renovated the premises of the Ministry of the Interior in Kruununhaka, Helsinki, it was time for the personal offices and the countless cabinets full of folders to go. Even though there is room for almost twice as many people to work in the renovated building, the premises now serve modern knowledge workers much better than before. Read more
Helsinki is growing rapidly and wants to be the most functional city in the world. What will our capital be like in the future? Who are we building it for? We listed five phenomena that affect the vitality of the city. Read more