Aedes Architecture Forum in Berlin Presents Exhibition on Helin & Co's Helsinki Urban Projects

"A central focus is placed on three projects that have been fundamental to Helsinki's transformation: the Kamppi Centre, a networked urban quarter with mobility hubs, cultural and residential areas; the Kalasatama Centre, a new district on the former harbour that combines urban density with views of the sea; and the Sello District Centre in Espoo, a multifunctional complex with a library, music school and concert hall."

"Unlike many European cities, Helsinki does not have a medieval or religious origin. As noted in the introduction to Heart and Horizon, the city was founded as a capital in a geopolitical location between East and West, following political decisions (first by a Swedish king and later by Russian tsars). Its access to water, the open sea, the Vantaa River, and the surrounding islands and peninsulas, has long shaped its urban development."

From September 6 to October 15, 2025, the Aedes Architecture Forum in Berlin will host an exhibition on the Finnish firm Helin & Co. The show examines the firm's role in shaping Helsinki over the past two decades. Titled Heart and Horizon, it combines human-scale design ("Heart") with engagement with urban waterfront space ("Horizon"). The exhibition centers on Kamppi Centre, Kalasatama Centre and the Sello District Centre, each pivotal to Helsinki's recent transformation. Helsinki was founded as a capital between East and West and lacks a medieval or religious origin. The city's access to sea, rivers, islands and peninsulas has long shaped development. Helin & Co prioritizes human scale, sustainability and contextual sensitivity across projects from master plans to transport and cultural buildings.

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