Helsinki Guggenheim

The proposed Guggenheim Helsinki will be an innovative, multidisciplinary museum of art and design. It should be of the highest architectural quality, creating a meaningful presence in Helsinki and offering civic space where both residents and visitors can gather. A prominent site has been reserved for the building at the symbolic gateway to the city from the sea, and close to the historic center. The wider Eteläsatama area forms a significant regeneration zone.

Our proposal is an ‘open structure’, that acts as a city gateway and visitor attraction. The building becomes part of the public harbour promenade. Functions of the museum are braided into the public realm weaving through, over and around the building.

URBAN collaborated with architect George Arvanitis on this competition.