Majakka

Majakka (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈmɑjɑkːɑ]; lit. 'lighthouse') is a high-rise building in Kalasatama, Helsinki. It is the first skyscraper[lower-alpha 1] in Finland and the second-tallest building in the Nordic countries, after Turning Torso in Malmö.

Majakka
Majakka under construction in July 2019
Location of Majakka within Helsinki
General information
StatusComplete
TypeResidential
LocationKalasatama, Helsinki, Finland
AddressKalasatamankatu 9A
Coordinates60°11′15.1″N 24°58′47.1″E
Inaugurated25 November 2019
OwnerSRV
Height
Architectural134 metres (440 ft)
Technical details
Floor count35
Design and construction
ArchitectPekka Helin
Architecture firmArkkitehtitoimisto Pekka Helin & Co
Main contractorSRV
Website
srv.fi/redi

The tower is 134 metres (440 ft) tall, making it the tallest building in Finland. It is divided into 35 floors, and contains 283 residences.[1] The 5th floor has a garden open to the public. The tower is conjoined with the Redi shopping centre and the Kalasatama metro station. The complex will include 7 other residential towers, as well as a hotel and offices, estimated to be completed in 2023.

After delays related to water damage, the first tenants moved in on November 25th, 2019.[2]

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Notes

  1. When skyscraper is defined as exceeding 100 meters in height.

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