Berrel Kräutler Architekten Berrel Kräutler Architekten

Guggenheim Helsinki

Exterior view in winter
View of the sculptural museum building across the water
Site Plan
Site Plan
Entrance Floor
Entrance Floor
Axonometry with base, central axis and ellipsoidal volume
Axonometry with base, central axis and ellipsoidal volume
Cross section
Cross section
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Location: Helsinki, Finland
Competition 2014

Berrel Berrel Kräutler Architekten AG
Maurice Berrel
Competition: Bianca Böckle, David Klemmer

Project participants
Client: Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation
Landscape architecture: ORT AG für Landschaftsarchitektur
Wood construction engineer: Hermann Blumer
Visualisations: maaars

0195Guggenheim Helsinki

The new Guggenheim Museum in Helsinki consists of three ellipsoidal volumes twisted against each other, situated on a landscaped platform by the water. The facade combines visible timber framework with glass, meeting both aesthetic and structural requirements. A central circular atrium connects the volumes, creating a flexible, naturally lit exhibition space. The building has no front or back and is accessible from all directions, seamlessly integrating into the city and nature. The connection between park, water, and city creates dynamic social and exhibition spaces with a natural flow between indoor and outdoor areas.

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