Helsinki Rising
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The Helsinki Central railway station was designed by Eliel Saarinen in 1909, and still serves as the city’s center of public transportation.Photo by: Hertha Hurnaus -
Alvar Aalto’s Finlandia Hall sits on Töölönlahti Bay, an area popular with the public for its scenic walking trails.Photo by: Hertha Hurnaus -
Classics, like this Suomi White ceramic set by Timo Sarpaneva for Rosenthal, can be found at the Design Forum.Photo by: Hertha Hurnaus -
A passerby window shops at Artek, the furniture company founded by Aino and Alvar Aalto in 1935.Photo by: Hertha Hurnaus -
The 1969 Temppeliaukion Kirkko, or Rock Church as it is known, is one of the most popular places to visit in Helsinki. The dramatic interior space was created from a solid granite outcropping, and is often used as a concert hall because of its superior acoustics.Photo by: Hertha Hurnaus -
The Kiasma, which opened in 1998, is Helsinki’s contemporary art museum. Designed by Steven Holl, the building’s scale is based on the dimensions of the human body.Photo by: Hertha Hurnaus -
The interior of the Kiasma focuses on the use of natural light.Photo by: Hertha Hurnaus -
A trio of relaxed patrons cool off outside the Finnish Sauna Society, a traditional pastime every visitor must experience.Photo by: Hertha Hurnaus -
The Kauppahalli marketplace offers an eclectic selection of local foods and personalities.Photo by: Hertha Hurnaus
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