Guggenheim Helsinki


Status:
       Competition Entry

Location:    Helsinki

Client:        Guggenheim Helsinki

Team:         Engineers - Ramboll

Our vision for the new Guggenheim Helsinki we set out to enrich the cityscape with a vibrant and innovative cultural oasis, unveiling a design that harmoniously blended modernity with Finland's storied architectural heritage. 

We were inspired by Finland's technological prowess and the nation's profound literary and artistic legacy and sought to not just create a museum but craft an enduring cultural symbol. Our proposals redefine the city's linear skyline with a dynamic array of cultural spires emerging from a gracefully folded timber canopy.

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The visitor journey commences through a luminous corridor bathed in natural light. At its heart, a majestic central staircase beckons, guiding visitors toward the art and activity housed within. Through a carefully composed arrangement of windows, openings, and orientations, we celebrated and integrated views of Helsinki's existing cultural treasures, seamlessly stitching together the civic infrastructure.

The canopy, delicately suspended by a forest of columns, formed a striking contrast to the sedate skyline. We took inspiration from Finland's timber traditions to create a warm, inviting atmosphere. Each architectural element elevates the museum into a work of art itself, where the line between structure and culture is blurred.