The envisioned Guggenheim Museum in Helsinki strategically situates itself amidst the waterfront and Tahititornin Park, offering an ideal locale for seamlessly integrating the museum with the city. The conceptual framework revolves around extending the museum into a three-dimensional green landscape, effectively creating a year-round park-like atmosphere.

Despite the rigorous weather conditions in Helsinki, the design presents a centralized space for the public to engage in various activities while enjoying accessibility to the museum's diverse art, performance, and exhibition programs. The introduction of a designated "green passage," enriched by both passive and active greenery techniques, will foster a flourishing environment, enhancing the overall experience.

The architectural features include fully glazed walls and roofs, engineered wood structures, living walls, and a green roof. This space is envisioned as a "living" environment that not only provides aesthetic value but also contributes to air purification, establishing a more sustainable and community-centric atmosphere. Particularly beneficial during Helsinki's extended winters, it addresses the need for a welcoming amenity.

The Guggenheim Helsinki Museum transcends the conventional role of a museum; it aspires to be an active forum, offering facilities for public space to redefine the museum experience for the future. This visionary approach aims to establish a dynamic intersection between art and the public, fostering healthy interactions and contributing to a more vibrant and sustainable urban environment.

Title: Guggenheim Helsinki
Location: Helsinki, Finland
Principal Use: Art Museum
Size: 13,900 sqm
Number of Stories: 2
Structure: RC+Wood
Competition Period: 2014