Article source: K2S Architects

The granite Paasitorni fortress was originally built for the use of Helsinki labor movement. Now the block functions as a successful conference center. Paasitorni Hotel comprises of two existing buildings and a new wing hidden behind early 20-century and 1950s facades.

Image Courtesy Marko Huttunen

• Architects: K2S Architects Ltd.
• Project: Hotel Paasitorni
• Location: Paasitorni, Finland
• Architects: Kimmo Lintula, Niko Sirola and Mikko Summanen
• Client: HWA Helsinki Workers Association
• User: Helsinki Congress Paasitorni, Scandic Hotels, Graniittiravintolat Restaurants
• Built area: 11400 m² (gross)
• Design phase: 09/2008 – 01/2010
• Construction phase: 02/2010 – 06/2012
• Photos: Marko Huttunen
• Software used: Autocad architecture 2012; Rhino 4; Maxwell Render 1.7; Blender 2.49

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