History

History of Suvilahti in a Nutshell

• 1907: decision taken to construct electrical power plant beside Suvilahti Bay in the Sörnäinen district of Helsinki.
• 14 July 1909: inauguration of power plant designed by architect Selim A. Lindqvist.
• expansions and extensions in the 1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s.
• 1976: power plant operations discontinued at Suvilahti.
• 1978-1980: interior facilities emptied.
• early 1980s: repairs and renovation – power plant converted into a warehouse and exercise facilities for employees of Helsinki Energy.
• 1980s: first used for cultural projects, including KOM Theatre 1981-82 and a film studio.
• 2000s: business activities and photography studios.
• 2007 March-October: mayor’s committee considers future of area.
• 30 October 2007: proposal to transfer administration to Kiinteistö Oy Kaapelitalo (Real Estate Company Kaapelitalo).
• 1 January 2008: Suvilahti becomes part of Kaapelitalo’s administration.