08.04.2026
News and what’s on
What’s happening on the Helsinki design scene right now? Read more about current design events and news on design activities in Helsinki.
New Museum for Architecture and Design
A new museum of architecture and design is coming to Helsinki. It will offer a setting for Finnish design and architecture and international dialogue.
Read more about the new museum of architecture and design
Computer-themed playground in Ruoholahti
Helsinki is building a computer-themed playground, reportedly the first of its kind in the world, where children learn about computers and programming through play.
Read more about the Ruoholahti playgroundNews
26.03.2026
Space-themed play area in Northern Helsinki
19.03.2026
Transfer of Little Finlandia to Helsinki Upper Secondary School of Media Arts is going according to plan – parts of the building to be moved to Tali
18.03.2026
Helsinki Festival’s iconic Huvila to go on a break
17.03.2026
Culture Kids becomes a permanent service for families with children, coordinated by the City of Helsinki
02.03.2026
Major renovation of Rikhardinkatu Library progressing
27.02.2026
Hanasaari, last industrial area in the inner city to become a residential area
23.02.2026
Residents can vote on their favourite OmaStadi proposals between 11 and 29 March
03.02.2026
Architectural competition for Itäkeskus public transport terminal to start in autumn
02.02.2026
Architecture and Design Days offer different perspectives on architecture, design and working together
28.01.2026
Planning of extension and renovation of Cultural Centre Stoa to move forward – architecture competition begins
23.01.2026