Kansaneläkelaitos headquarters, Taka-Töölö, Helsinki, Finland. Designed by Alvar Aalto, completed in 1956. - Facade towards Minna Canthin katu. Chimney (not in it's original use anymore) disquised as a tower.‹
Kela Headquarters

Alvar Aalto

Exterior · Helsinki, Finland · 1956

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Kansaneläkelaitos headquarters, Taka-Töölö, Helsinki, Finland. Designed by Alvar Aalto, completed in 1956. - Facade towards Minna Canthin katu. Chimney (not in it's original use anymore) disquised as a tower.

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