Iconic ambience and inspiring atmosphere – Kivilinna offers fairytale-like premises in the heart of Helsinki
Located in the heart of Helsinki, Kivilinna creates a unique setting for the working life of the new era. The castle-like office building charms companies with its impressive architecture, modern space solutions and innovative community.
The fabled office building is located in the centre of Helsinki, but in peace and quiet near the verdant Esplanade Park and the historic Kasarmitori Square.
The building draws attention even from afar. Built with granite, Kivilinna stands out from the building line of Korkeavuorenkatu with its tall tower and spectacular facade. Inspired by Tampere Cathedral, the National Romantic Granite Castle, completed in 1907 and designed by architect Lars Sonck, is a masterpiece of its time and one of the city’s most handsome stone building.
Everyday life inspired by history
Originally built as the headquarters of the Helsinki Telephone Association, Kivilinna offers a modern working environment where the castle-like architecture creates a unique setting for the working life of the new era.
In this building, history is present everywhere – in the fairy-tale entrance, masonry stone facade, a staircase decorated with murals and beautiful arched windows.
In this building, history is present everywhere – in the fairy-tale entrance, masonry stone facade, a staircase decorated with murals, interesting landscapes, the interesting floorplan of the rooms, and beautiful arched windows. The facade and interior of the building also contain interesting visual details related to the building’s original owner.
The iconic location has been well taken care of over the decades. The building’s protected facade and staircase were restored to their new glory in a renovation carried out with the Helsinki City Museum in 2011.
The completely renovated building has also been awarded the BREEAM In-Use Very Good certificate, which demonstrates a commitment to sustainable development and guarantees healthy working conditions that support the wellbeing of the users of the building.
Although Kivilinna exudes historical elegance and dignity, its business premises solutions are modern and adaptable. The five-storey premises of the building are flexible and can be used for both multi-space office and hybrid work, and serve expert, software and IT companies as well as creative operators.
Kivilinna is a place that draws people to the office and where professionals from different fields meet, enjoy themselves and form networks.
An inspiring sense of community
The historically valuable building that has served as a communications and telecommunications facility has brought people together throughout its history – and the tradition still lives on. Kivilinna is a place that draws people to the office and where professionals from different fields meet, enjoy themselves and form networks. The inspiring setting also help the tenant companies profile themselves as interesting operators and valued experts.
The location also creates the ideal setting for a sense of community. Surrounded by state-of-the-art restaurants, fascinating brick-and-mortar boutiques, and trendy sports venues, Kivilinna makes it easy to pop in for a shared lunch, yoga class, or shopping trip. The University of Helsinki’s innovation facilities, conference centres and inspiring coworking space MOW can be found at a close distance, and the area also provides a great setting for afterwork activities. It takes a few minutes to walk to the Esplanade Park and Market Square from this location, and it’s easy to take guests for a drink to Allas Sea Pool or a boat trip to Suomenlinna.
The milieu is also the most beautiful and vibrant in the city. Valuable buildings from different eras, lush parks and lively street cafes create a valuable but vibrant atmosphere in the area, where ideas are exchanged and trends spread.
Smoothly accessible
For companies, the attractiveness of the property comes from its good accessibility. Kivilinna is easy to reach by public transport and car. The nearest tram stop is a five-minute walk away, and Helsinki Central Station and the University of Helsinki Metro Station can be reached in ten minutes. The location also inspires you to try sustainable modes of transport. Beautiful seaside and park areas are ideal for commuting by bike, and the property is increasingly reachable through the expanding Baana cycling network.
Parking spaces in the courtyard and three large parking garages nearby make the everyday life easier for motorists. The location also serves international companies excellently – you can drive to the airport in half an hour and there are plenty of high-quality hotels, international meeting places and multicultural lunch restaurants nearby.
Continuous, responsible development
The historical site also serves as an example of sustainable development and environmental awareness. The certified building offers users 100% renewable and carbon-neutral energy, as well as comprehensive sorting and recycling possibilities. The house also encourages its users to adopt responsible practices. Tenant companies are offered sorting and recycling training and accurate, up-to-date data on the property’s energy and water consumption, which also helps companies achieve their own sustainability targets.
The building’s premises are constantly developed by both the property owner and tenant companies. The latest development project, implemented with respect for history, was completed in the spring of 2024. In the renovation, the bike storage space was refurbished to make it even more functional, and the lobby and elevator lobby got a new, updated look.
The iconic Kivilinna – a fascinating blend of old and new
- An Art Nouveau building designed by architect Lars Sonck, completed in 1907.
- A peaceful location in the centre of Helsinki.
- One of the city’s most prestigious addresses.
- Part of Helsinki’s cultural history and a masterpiece of its era.
- The premises were renovated and modernised in 2011.
- Connects history with today’s functionality and modern office solutions in a unique way.
- Finland’s most versatile and high-quality local, business and afterwork services.
- Excellent accessibility.
- The BREEAM In-Use Very Good certified site serves as an example of sustainable development and environmental awareness, and guarantees users healthy working conditions that support wellbeing.
- We use 100% renewable, carbon-neutral energy and have excellent sorting and recycling capabilities.
- Good parking possibilities (Aimopark Kasarmintori and Erottaja).
- The building is constantly developed. The building’s lobby areas, elevator lobby and bike storage facilities were renewed in the spring of 2024.
- The available 2,699 m² of space is customizable for both small and large companies and is suitable for both an office that uses various types of spaces and hybrid work.
- The ideal choice for a company that wants to brand itself at the forefront of its industry and provide its staff with one of the city’s most fascinating and attractive work environments.
