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Oodi personnel at the ready
As the opening ceremony in December approaches, both Oodi builders and the library staff are becoming increasingly busy. The entire staff of Oodi has been assigned to the…
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Oodi breathes through its stairways, walls and shelves
In the sweltering heat of July, the Oodi worksite prepared for testing the lungs of the building, i.e. the start of the measurements and adjustments of the ventilation …
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Nerves and blood vessels are born underground
If steel constructions form the skeleton of Oodi, building engineering represents its nerves and blood vessels. Now, capacities are being built to create electricity, heat, water and fresh air in the library. Technical systems originate underground, from the library basement.
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Rock crumbles at the Central Library worksite
Even though the Central Library will be a modern library for the digital age, it is born through very traditional methods. In December 2015, there is rock blasting, …
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Library conference an invitation to a time machine
When books are assembled into a collection, they form a library. When people assemble, they likewise form a rich, diverse compilation. In late March, such a multi-voiced …
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Have a date at the library!
The Friends’ Library is a place where people can share relaxing book adventures. When visiting foreign bookstores, many Finns often whinge: why don’…
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Helsinki Central Library Project On Course
The construction of the Helsinki Central Library at the Töölö Bay is on schedule and on budget. The groundbreaking for the building takes place today. The construction…
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Conference: Designing today, destination tomorrow
Libraries equipped to serve and innovate Welcome to Helsinki, Finland on March 19-20, 2015 to …
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Library bikes entice people to the Plot Party
There's much excitement in the air – the winner of The Heart of the Metropolis — Helsinki Central Library Architectural Competition will be announced on 14 …
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More than 3000 city residents cast their vote – the winner is The Diagonal Agora
A total of 3,221 city residents voted for their favourite library of the future between 23 March and 7 April at the Central Library exhibition held in Meilahti Art Museum…