Töölönlahti Aalto Café

The pavillion links newly built Töölönlahti city blocks to Finlandia Park and Töölönlahti bay.
Wooden overhang covers the outdoor seating area, which opens towards Finlandia Park.

Töölönlahti Aalto Café

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    Description:

    Aalto café is located on Töölönlahti, Helsinki, adjascent to EY House and Alvar Aallon katu apartments designed by Verstas. The pavillion-like horizontal volume links the newly built Töölönlahti city blocks to Finlandia Park and Töölönlahti bay.

    Inside the pavillion is a cozy saloon with a fireplace. Large overhang canopy covers the outdoor seating area, which opens towards Finlandia Park. The building has wooden framework and facades and a green roof.

    Status

    Commission, 2014

    Location

    Finlandia Park, Helsinki

    Program

    Café, 140 sqm

    Client

    City of Helsinki / Lemminkäinen Talo Oy

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