Suvilahti

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Suvilahti from the air in 2006

Suvilahti (Swedish: Södervik) is a former energy production area in Sörnäinen, Helsinki. It encompasses nine buildings and two large gasometers.

Construction of a steam turbine was completed in 1909 and a gas plant in 1910. The buildings were constructed using the then revolutionary steel-reinforced concrete method. The architect Selim A. Lindqvist was influenced by architecture.

The power plant was closed in 1976 and gas production ended in 1994.

Since 1 January 2008 the real estate company began developing, renting and maintaining the facilities.

The facilities are being renovated for use by artists and other cultural activities. Suvilahti is already home for photography studios, artists, writers, production companies and advertising agencies. The large courtyard is used for outdoor events.

Kiinteistö Oy Kaapelitalo is owned by the City of Helsinki. The company is also responsible for the facilities at Kaapelitehdas (Cable Factory) in Ruoholahti, Helsinki.

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Coordinates: 60°11′11″N 24°58′28″E / 60.1864°N 24.9745°E / 60.1864; 24.9745

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