04.02.2026
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
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
16.01.2026
City Museum’s customer space renovation to be completed in stages – opening on Helsinki Day 12 June
12.01.2026
This year’s Lux Helsinki attracted 450,000 visitors and, next year, the festival will be celebrated over eight days
09.01.2026
New cooperation agreement between the City of Helsinki and Aalto University to strengthen a sustainable, vibrant and knowledgeable city
19.12.2025
Five nominees for the Rakentamisen Ruusu 2025 award
10.12.2025
Lux Helsinki extended to six days, bringing permanent light art to the city
05.12.2025
Little Finlandia’s relocation and conversion to school extension starts – an exceptional project
26.11.2025
Yrjönkatu Swimming Hall to open in February 2026
22.10.2025