Olofsborg - residential building

Kauppiaankatu 7, 00160 Helsinki

One of the most beloved jugend style buildings in Helsinki. The second runner-up of public vote for the most beautiful jugend style building in Helsinki organized by Helsingin Sanomat, Finlands largest daily newspaper, in 2007. Architects of this residential building were the famous trio Herman Gesellius, Armas Lindgren & Eliel Saarinen. The towers of the building are inspired by the Olavinlinna castle in Savonlinna. Completed in 1902.