A LANDMARK
FOR WHAT’S
NEXT
Already a Helsinki icon, the newly renovated Suomitalo will combine your own unique style with timeless architecture, a prime location and modern building technology to meet the needs of your modern workplace.
The preliminary plan for Suomitalo is a full and premium renovation that will provide top-quality office space designed to promote your business success and contribute actively to building a strong corporate culture.
During the renovation your wishes will determine the layout, the internal design elements and the amenities that tailor the workspace to best support your company needs and your brand. Suomitalo has space on seven floors above ground, with each floor having an area of approximately 1,000 sqm, making it an ideal new headquarters for your company.
A LANDMARK
FOR WHAT’S
NEXT
Already a Helsinki icon, the newly renovated Suomitalo will combine your own unique style with timeless architecture, a prime location and modern building technology to meet the needs of your modern workplace.
The goal for Suomitalo is a full and premium renovation to be completed during 2028. The renovated building will provide top-quality office space designed to promote your business success and contribute actively to building a strong corporate culture.
During the renovation your wishes will determine the layout, the internal design elements and the amenities that tailor the workspace to best support your company needs and your brand. Suomitalo has space on seven floors above ground, with each floor having an area of approximately 1,000 sqm, making it an ideal new headquarters for your company.
CONNECTED AND ACCESSIBLE
Trams stop close by, and the metro, main train and bus stations are in the immediate vicinity. For those driving, there are almost 2,000 heated parking spaces and plenty of charging points for electric cars within 100 meters of Suomitalo.
AT THE HEART OF THE SCENE
Popular breakfast, lunch, afterwork and dinner spots can be found within walking distance. In the summer, the alfresco Kalevankatu restaurant terraces are also nearby.
WARM HOSPITALITY
Hotel St. George with its acclaimed bakery, as well as Hotel Torni and its Ateljee Bar with stunning views across the city rooftops, are next door. In total there are over a thousand quality hotel rooms within a 100 m walk from the front door.
WELCOME
TO THE
OFFICE-HOME
In the era of home-office, in which remote workhas become the norm, Suomitalo redefines the workplace by creating the office-home.
A place where work efficiency is combined with the comfortable atmosphere and human scale of a home.
Designed to build a strong sense of belonging, Suomitalo will offer amenities and experiences, defined by you, that upgrade the daily work life of all your employees.
From state-of-the-art meeting rooms, welcoming lounges for socializing, a year-round winter-garden style atrium, roof terrace, gym facilities and much more, Suomitalo encourages meaningful connections within and beyond its walls.
In the era of home-office, in which remote work has become the norm, Suomitalo redefines the workplace by creating the office-home.
A place where work efficiency is combined with the comfortable atmosphere and human scale of a home.
Designed to build a strong sense of belonging, Suomitalo will offer amenities and experiences, defined by you, that upgrade the daily work life of all your employees.
From state-of-the-art meeting rooms, welcoming lounges for socializing, a year-round winter-garden style atrium, roof terrace, gym facilities and much more, Suomitalo encourages meaningful connections within and beyond its walls.
WELCOME TO THE
OFFICE-HOME
The newly renovated Suomitalo will offer a comprehensive range of services and facilities to support the Office-Home concept.
• Premium lobby services.
• A glassed-in atrium that creates a year round common space for relaxation, socializing and events.
• Meeting rooms.
• Lounges.
• Roof-top terrace for sunny moments of work or relaxation.
• Gym, sauna, showers & locker rooms.
• Secure bicycle storage.
A SUSTAINABLE
SOLUTION
The renovation and update of an otherwise sound property in a heritage location is always preferable to demolition and rebuild in terms of history, emotion and sustainability.
• Readiness for WELL and WiredScore Gold or Platinum certifications indicates the high quality and sustainability of the project and design.
• Superior interior finishes that complement the building’s history.
• A renewed, automated air conditioning system ensures good indoor air and high energy efficiency.
• Adjustable air temperatures and cooling connected to energy efficient district cooling.
• Flexible, innovative lighting system.
• Good accessibility with elevators in three locations.
• New IT infrastructure meets the requirements of modern office work.
The renovation and update of an otherwise sound property in a heritage location is always preferable to demolition and rebuild in terms of history, emotion and sustainability.
SOLUTION
A SUSTAINABLE
OUR
HISTORY
1908
Suomi Mutual Life Insurance Company purchases the cornerplot on Lönnrotinkatu. The floor plans are commissioned from architect Onni Tarjante.
1909
Architect Armas Lindgren’s
proposal wins the design
competition for the facade of
the new headquarters of Suomi Mutua Life Insurance Company
1911
Lönnrotinkatu 5 is completed
and the headquarters staff of
Suomi Mutual Life Insurance
Company move into the building.
1919
Due to lack of space,
the residential apartments
in the building are
converted to office use.
1937
Architect office Hytönen &
Luukkonen wins the design
competition for the extension of the Suomi Mutual Life Insurance Company building.
The Helsinki Finnish Cooperative School building on the
Kalevankatu plot is demolished.
1938
The extension of the
headquarters building at
Kalevankatu 6 is completed.
The Elysée cinema
opens in the building.
1960
The residential apartments
in the new building are
also converted into office
space.
1970
After 33 years at Kalevankatu 6, the Elysée cinema moves out
of the basement of Suomitalo
to new premises in Kurvi.
2005
Suomi-yhtiö moves
to new premises on
Aleksanterinkatu.
2028
New tenants move into the
completely renovated Suomitalo to begin a new chapter in its
history.
Suomi Mutual Life Insurance Company purchases the cornerplot on Lönnrotinkatu. The floor plans are commissioned from architect Onni Tarjante.
1908
Lönnrotinkatu 5 is completed and the headquarters staff of Suomi Mutual Life Insurance Company move into the building.
1911
Architect office Hytönen & Luukkonen wins the design competition for the extension of the Suomi Mutual Life Insurance Company building.
The Helsinki Finnish Cooperative School building on the Kalevankatu plot is demolished.
1937
The residential apartments in the new building are also converted into office space.
1960
Suomi-yhtiö moves to new premises on Aleksanterinkatu.
2005
1909
Architect Armas Lindgren’s proposal wins the design competition for the facade of the new headquarters of Suomi Mutua Life Insurance Company.
1919
Due to lack of space, the residential apartments in the building are converted to office use.
1938
The extension of the headquarters building at Kalevankatu 6 is completed. The Elysée cinema opens in the building.
1970
After 33 years at Kalevankatu 6, the Elysée cinema moves out of the basement of Suomitalo to new premises in Kurvi.
2025
Planning for the renovation of Suomitalo begins, marking a new chapter in the history of the building.
THE GALLERY
LATEST NEWS
Suomitalo opened its doors for Helsinki Design Week
The historic commercial building at Lönnrotinkatu 5 in central Helsinki was transformed for ten days into a celebration venue for
Helsinki Design Week 2025 brings the celebration to Suomitalo
The largest design festival in the Nordics, Helsinki Design Week (HDW), will be held for the 20th time this year.
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