Kaapelitehdas | |
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Alternative names | Kabelfabriken |
General information | |
Status | Cultural centre |
Type | Factory |
Location | Salmisaari |
Address | Tallberginkatu 1 C 15 |
Town or city | Helsinki |
Country | Finland |
Coordinates | 60°09′43″N 24°54′14″E / 60.162°N 24.904°E |
Completed | 1943 |
Opened | 1939 |
Owner | Kiinteistö Oy Kaapelitalo |
Technical details | |
Floor area | 53,000 square metres |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | W. G. Palmqvist |
Kaapelitehdas (Finnish for "the Cable Factory", also called simply Kaapeli, Swedish: Kabelfabriken) is a famous building in Salmisaari, Helsinki, near the Lauttasaari bridge. It was redeveloped from its industrial use into a cultural centre which hosts artists studios, three museums, activities and events.