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[[File:Suvilahti plant from air.jpg|thumb|Suvilahti from the air in 2006 with Kruunuvuorenselkä in the background.]] |
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'''Suvilahti''' ({{lang-sv|Södervik}}) is a former energy production area in [[Sörnäinen]], [[Helsinki]]. It encompasses nine buildings and two large gasometers. |
'''Suvilahti''' ({{lang-sv|Södervik}}) is a [[cultural center]] and former energy production area in [[Sörnäinen]], [[Helsinki]].<ref name= History1>{{cite web |url= https://www.suvilahti.fi/en/info/history |title= Historiaa {{vbar}} Suvilahti |website= Suvilahti.fi |publisher= KOY Kaapelitalo |access-date= {{date|2023-01-01|MDY}} }}</ref><ref name= Culture1>{{cite web |url= https://www.suvilahti.fi/eun-kulttuurin-ja-luovan-alan-keskus-perustetaan-suvilahteen |title= EU:n kulttuurin ja luovan alan keskus perustetaan Suvilahteen {{vbar}} Suvilahti |website= Suvilahti.fi |publisher= KOY Kaapelitalo |access-date= {{date|2023-01-01|MDY}} }}</ref> It encompasses nine buildings and two large gasometers. |
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Construction of a [[steam turbine]] [[electrical power plant]] was completed in 1909 and a gas plant in 1910. The buildings were constructed using the then revolutionary steel-reinforced concrete method. The architect [[Selim A. Lindqvist]] was influenced by [[Viennese |
Construction of a [[steam turbine]] [[Power station|electrical power plant]] was completed in 1909 and a gas plant in 1910. The buildings were constructed using the then revolutionary steel-reinforced concrete method. The architect [[Selim A. Lindqvist]] was influenced by [[Vienna|Viennese]] ''[[Jugendstil]]'' architecture.<ref name= History1/> |
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The power plant was closed in 1976 and gas production ended in 1994. |
The power plant was closed in 1976 and gas production ended in 1994.<ref name= History1/> |
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Beginning in January 2008, the real estate company Kiinteistö Oy Kaapelitalo began developing, renting and maintaining the facilities.<ref name= DnB1>{{cite web |url= https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/company-profiles.kiinteist%C3%B6_oy_kaapelitalo.7c14125b642505f6f540846de2cd2f52.html |title= Kiinteisö Oy Kaapelitalo Company Profile {{vbar}} Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland {{vbar}} Competitors, Financials & Contacts {{vbar}} Dun & Bradstreet |website= DnB.com |publisher= [[Dun & Bradstreet]] |access-date= {{date|2023-01-01|MDY}} }}</ref> The facilities are being renovated for use by artists and other cultural activities. Suvilahti is home to photography studios, artists, writers, production companies and advertising agencies. The large courtyard is used for outdoor events.<ref name= History1/><ref name= Culture1/> |
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Since 1 January 2008 the real estate company [[Kiinteistö Oy Kaapelitalo]] began developing, renting and maintaining the facilities. |
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In 2022, it was announced that the [[European Institute of Innovation and Technology]] (EIT), an [[Agencies of the European Union|agency of the European Union]], will launch a new location at Suvilahti, beginning in 2023.<ref name= Culture1/><ref name= EIT1>{{cite web |url= https://eit.europa.eu/ |title= European Institute of Innovation & Technology |website= EIT.Europa.eu |access-date= {{date|2023-01-01|MDY}} }}</ref> |
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The facilities are being renovated for use by artists and other cultural activities. Suvilahti is already home for photography studios, artists, writers, production companies and advertising agencies. The large courtyard is used for outdoor events. |
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Kiinteistö Oy Kaapelitalo is owned by the City of Helsinki. The company is also responsible for the facilities at [[Kaapelitehdas]] |
Kiinteistö Oy Kaapelitalo is owned by the [[City Council of Helsinki|City of Helsinki]]. The company is also responsible for the facilities at [[Kaapelitehdas]] in [[Ruoholahti]], Helsinki.<ref name= History1/><ref name= Kaapelitehdas1>{{cite web |url= https://www.kaapelitehdas.fi/en/taustaa/ |title= Taustaa Kaapelitehdas |website= Kaapelitehdas.fi |access-date= {{date|2023-01-01|MDY}} }}</ref> |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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Revision as of 05:49, 1 January 2023
Suvilahti (Template:Lang-sv) is a cultural center and former energy production area in Sörnäinen, Helsinki.[1][2] It encompasses nine buildings and two large gasometers.
Construction of a steam turbine electrical power plant was completed in 1909 and a gas plant in 1910. The buildings were constructed using the then revolutionary steel-reinforced concrete method. The architect Selim A. Lindqvist was influenced by Viennese Jugendstil architecture.[1]
The power plant was closed in 1976 and gas production ended in 1994.[1]
Beginning in January 2008, the real estate company Kiinteistö Oy Kaapelitalo began developing, renting and maintaining the facilities.[3] The facilities are being renovated for use by artists and other cultural activities. Suvilahti is home to photography studios, artists, writers, production companies and advertising agencies. The large courtyard is used for outdoor events.[1][2]
In 2022, it was announced that the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), an agency of the European Union, will launch a new location at Suvilahti, beginning in 2023.[2][4]
Kiinteistö Oy Kaapelitalo is owned by the City of Helsinki. The company is also responsible for the facilities at Kaapelitehdas in Ruoholahti, Helsinki.[1][5]
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- ^ a b c d e "Historiaa | Suvilahti". Suvilahti.fi. KOY Kaapelitalo. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
- ^ a b c "EU:n kulttuurin ja luovan alan keskus perustetaan Suvilahteen | Suvilahti". Suvilahti.fi. KOY Kaapelitalo. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
- ^ "Kiinteisö Oy Kaapelitalo Company Profile | Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland | Competitors, Financials & Contacts | Dun & Bradstreet". DnB.com. Dun & Bradstreet. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
- ^ "European Institute of Innovation & Technology". EIT.Europa.eu. Retrieved January 1, 2023.
- ^ "Taustaa Kaapelitehdas". Kaapelitehdas.fi. Retrieved January 1, 2023.