Helsinki’s renovated Olympic Stadium launches into a new era
The crown jewel of Finland's 'Olympic functionalism' is, evidently, the Olympic Stadium. In 1933 the City of Helsinki held an open architectural competition for the stadium. The streamlined entry by the young architects Toivo Jäntti and Yrjö Lindegren was chosen as the winner. It is said that the entire description of their proposal was.
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THE DOORs OF HELSINKI'S ICONIC OLYMPIC STADIUM will finally reopen to the public following a multi-year, €300 million renovation project that is the most far-reaching work the venue has received since it was inaugurated in 1938. The stadium was built to host the 1952 Olympics in Helsinki and has been an integral part of the cityscape since.
Helsinki Olympic Stadium Tower (Helsinki, 1938) Structurae
The Helsinki Olympic Stadium is the most famous sports facility in Finland and a masterpiece of modern Finnish architecture. The first special exhibition of the renewed Sports Museum presents the remarkable history of this iconic building. The exhibition revolves around two themes: architectural history of the building.
Helsinki Olympic Stadium Crown jewel of Finnish functionalism Topos
Helsinki Olympic Stadium stands in a park two kilometers north of the city center, its gleaming white tower and oval bowl set amid a lush landscape of grass and trees. A national symbol, it recently reopened following a major refurbishment that received the country's top architectural prize.
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The Olympic Stadium is Finland's most legendary event arena. The completely renovated stadium provides an unforgettable setting for encounters at events, meetings, visits and sports.
Helsinki 1952; Olympic Stadium Architecture of the Games
The Helsinki Olympic Stadion, built in 1938, was designed in functionalistic style by the architects Yrjö Lindegren and Toivo Jäntti. The Olympic Games were held in 1952 in Helsinki. Today the Olympic Stadium hosts both national and international sporting events and outdoor concerts. The Stadium Tower is 72 meters (235.
Major renovation of the Helsinki Olympic Stadium brings 30’s
Helsinki Olympic Stadium - "The most beautiful stadium in the world". Finland participated actively in the international Olympics movement already prior to the nation's declaration of independence in 1917. The outstanding performance of Finnish athletes in the Olympics of the 1920s further boosted the dream of arranging the Olympics in Helsinki.
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Olympic Stadium. Helsinki, Finland, Europe. Helsinki. Host of the 1952 Summer Olympics, this still-attractive functionalist stadium is a city landmark. The complex is closed for major renovations and will reopen in 2019.. Designed by Lars Sonck and completed in 1912, this 65m-high Lutheran church is a Helsinki landmark and visible from all.
Helsinki Olympic Stadium
The Helsinki Olympic Stadium Finnish Helsingin Olympiastadion Swedish Helsingfors Olympiastadion ), located in the Töölö district about 2.3 kilometres (1.4 mi) from the centre of the Finnish capital Helsinki, is the largest stadium in the country, nowadays mainly used for hosting sports events and big concerts.
Gallery of Helsinki Olympic Stadium / K2S Architects + Architects NRT 4
The Helsinki Olympic Stadium is a building with significant national value. It is a combination of the pure functionalist architecture of the 1930s and the external appearance of the 1952 Helsinki.
Helsinki Olympic Stadium refurbishment announced as winner of the 2020
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The Helsinki Olympic Stadium is not only a landmark central to the Helsinki cityscape but also a building of significant national relevance. For many Finns, the combination of pure functionalist architecture of the 1930s and the external appearance of the 1952 Helsinki Olympics symbolises the dawn of a new era for the young nation.
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At 72 metres from the ground, the Tower of the Olympic Stadium is one of the best place to admire Helsinki from high above. The Tower is open on weekdays until 21.00 and on weekends until 17.00. The opportunity to see the underlying city in evening lights has been a great attraction throughout the years. Open views to the city
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Explore the Olympic Stadium - welcome to a virtual visit to the stadium. Recent news 11.9.2023 ARRANGE A MEETING, PARTY, OR SPORTS MOMENT AT THE OLYMPIC STADIUM 22.5.2023 RAMMSTEIN CONCERT INFORMATION 27.-28.5.2023 23.3.2023 GUIDED STADIUM TOUR - FROM ROOFTOP TO UNDERGROUND Upcoming events Fri 10.5.2024 MINI MARATHON Sat 11.5.2024
Arial View of the Helsinki Olympic Stadium after Renovation Editorial
Other info: The Helsinki Olympic Stadium is the largest stadium in Finland and national stadium for football and athletics. In 1952 the stadium hosted the Summer Olympics. Opened in 1938. Major renovations were caaried out in the period 2016 -2020. The capacity is a 36.000 all-seater after the renovations and all seats are be covered by roof.
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The Helsinki Olympic Stadium (Finnish: Helsingin olympiastadion; Swedish: Helsingfors Olympiastadion), located in the Toolo district about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) from the center of the Finnish capital Helsinki, is the largest stadium in the country, nowadays mainly used for hosting sports events and big concerts.