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Conference of the Month, Finland
Helsinki’s legendary Hall of Culture reopens its doors The Helsinki Hall of Culture, originally inaugurated in 1958, has reopened its doors after a major renovation, now offering plenty of new and versatile meeting facilities. The building, designed by renowned Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto, exudes the atmosphere of past decades while still offering a contemporary framework for conferences and events of different sizes. By Nia Kajastie | Photos: The Helsinki Hall of Culture
For over 50 years, the Helsinki Hall of Culture has been known as a popular concert venue, hosting everyone from Jimi Hendrix and Frank Zappa to Queen and Led Zeppelin, as well as one of Alvar Aalto’s main works within the capital city. Following the renovation, the classically stylish yet distinctive building, set in the Alppila quarter of Helsinki, now forms a multipurpose culture, events and congress centre. Fresh additions to the building include conference facilities suitable for 10-150 participants with state-of-the-art technical equipment, as well as the impressive and unique 101-seat Alvar auditorium.
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Some meeting rooms are adaptable with removable partition walls and modifiable furnishings. While the traditional Aalto hall, which seats up to 1452 people, is suitable for larger events, from congresses to gala evenings. “The venue is highly versatile. The main hall can be used for concerts as well as conferences, but we can also, for example, organise a gala dinner or dance by removing some of the seating. It all fits in with the original concept of the venue as a place that’s open for all kinds of events,” explains executive manager Minna Nyman.
The venue’s staff can naturally also assist in creating a tailor-made event programme, and the in-house restaurant Kultti Cafe is at hand to cater for events of all styles, sizes and durations, from lunches between meetings to large buffets for celebrations. The newly refurbished Helsinki Hall of Culture combines quality and quantity in an effective and flexible manner, offering a comprehensive service concept with a personal touch – and plenty of character.
For more information, please visit: www.kulttuuritalo.fi