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Helsinki is one of the up-and-coming cultural cities on the international radar. Spurred on by World Design Capital 2012 honours,
the pocket-sized metropolis is now considering whether to add a
Guggenheim museum to its celebrated waterfront. Pages 12–13.
Shopping centre Ainoa opened its doors in October 2013,
energising the Tapiola commercial Centre. Ainoa promises to become a real meeting place for the local community – and a key
piece of the puzzle in giving Tapiola the beauty treatment she deserves. Pages 50–51.
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Richard Armstrong wants to build a new Guggenheim museum in Helsinki
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Culture drives cities, cities push culture
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The Finnish Travel & Tourism sector is poised for a major breakthrough
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THE ANGLE by Deputy Mayor of the City of Helsinki, Hannu Penttilä
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Metsähallitus embarks on its most ambitious real estate development project yet
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New urban revolution is cooking in the fringe areas
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Metro Magic
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Under Construction
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Tapiola, Otaniemi and Keilaniemi join forces to create the most innovative trio
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Aalto University is building a true heart for its historic main campus
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Green-edge communities rising in Espoo
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Helsinki seeks to reinvent the waterfront – and beyond
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YIT sets out to create a true superhub in Pasila
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Skanska’s new workplace concept cuts down on square metres and boosts productivity
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THE ANGLE by CEO of YIT, Kari Kauniskangas
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