Itämerentorni
Good service makes
the difference
2014
Impressive premises
in a landmark building
in the heart of Helsinki!
The Itämerentorni offers flexible, prime-quality premises for work
and entertaining in the Ruoholahti district of Helsinki. In-house service
professionals ensure that the work environment is well-functioning and
the facilities are pleasant for guests as well. The Itämerentorni is easily
accessible by public transport and private car.
Facilities with an excellent view
Services for all occasions
Excellent connections
FACILITIES WITH AN EXCELLENT VIEW
The Itämerentorni was completed in 2000 to serve as the head office of
Sitra, the Finnish Innovation Fund. This 16-storey property is the tallest
office building in the centre of Helsinki. Its flexible floor plans are suitable
for companies of different sizes and are easy to convert into open-plan or
activity-based offices or traditional offices with separate rooms. Its shared
reception and conference facilities serve all tenants. The high-quality surface materials create an atmosphere of timeless style. The Itämerentorni
has won awards for its architecture, and the property has Silver-level LEED
certification for environmental and energy efficiency.
SERVICES FOR ALL OCCASIONS
The Itämerentorni offers a comprehensive range of
services for companies and business life. Its restaurant, catering services and reception services meet the
requirements of even the most demanding corporate
events. Security is ensured at all times, and an in-house
caretaker is responsible for making sure that the work
environment is well-functioning, pleasant and comfortable.
A MEETING POINT
The Itämerentorni has an ideal location in a modern
business environment in the Ruoholahti district of
Helsinki. The building has excellent metro, tram and bus
connections in all directions. Those arriving in their own
car have access to two spacious car parks, either directly
from Länsiväylä or from Itämerenkatu.
First impressions
begin in the lobby
Here at the reception desk,
we serve as something of
a help desk for the entire
building. No question is
too big or small. We are
the visitors’ first contact
with the companies in the
building, and we also create
the final impression when
they leave. Our expertise
in security services enables
our customers to work in
a peaceful environment
while also protecting them
from internal and external
threats. However,
a human-centred approach
is an equally important part
of our services.
Seppo Karisto
Site Manager,
Security and Reception
Services
Secon Security Oy
Good service
makes
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A team of highly competent service professionals ensures
that the facilities in the Itämerentorni are well-functioning and
the working environment is pleasant and comfortable.
You can always turn to us, no matter how great or small
your concern.
The building is looked after by maintenance and security
professionals very familiar with the building. Lunch is served
and meetings and other events are catered by experienced
restaurant professionals.
Services provided in the building
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Reception services
Security services
In-house property maintenance
Conference and banquet facilities
Catering for meetings and other events
Restaurant
Supermarket
Car wash
Mailing services
Gym
Staff facilities
Secure bicycle storage
Laundry service
Massage service
A wide selection of services is available in the neighbourhood.
Meeting services
Itämerentorni has a broad range of premises –
whether you’re hosting a high-profile business
meeting or an informal get-together, we’ll find you a
suitable space.
The 16th floor premises are ideal for entertaining:
the top floor offers gorgeous views over Helsinki
and the rooftop log sauna is an unforgettable experience.
On the 15th floor, you’ll find several meeting rooms
suitable for 6–22 people. There are additional
conference rooms and group work facilities on the
2nd floor. The group work facilities are available for
long-term leasing.
Catering
Itämerentorni has a broad range of premises –
whether you’re hosting a high-profile business
meeting or an informal get-together, we’ll find you
a suitable space
The 16th floor premises are ideal for entertaining:
the top floor offers gorgeous views over Helsinki
and the rooftop log sauna is an unforgettable
experience.
On the 15th floor, you’ll find several meeting rooms
suitable for 6–22 people. There are additional
conference rooms and group work facilities on the
2nd floor. The group work facilities are available for
long-term leasing.
Catering
for all needs
We are attentive to our
customers and serve them
systematically, without unnecessary administration. Our
kitchen employs experienced
professionals of an international level. We favour organic
ingredients and local food in
the lunch menu, and we are
also able to serve à la carte
dishes accompanied by wine.
Our seasonal buffet table for
meetings makes things easy
for the organiser: no need
to worry about the content
and number of orders. We
keep reinventing ourselves,
presenting new taste sensations and themes frequently.
We cater for our customers’
needs and wishes every day.
My motto is: “Tell us what you
want, and we will make your
wish come true”.
Merja Emet
Restaurant Manager
Antell-ravintola
Baltic Sea Square
2014
Premises
overlooking helsinki
The Itämerentorni is the tallest office building in
the centre of Helsinki. It provides organisations of different
sizes with flexible, high-quality premises in an urban
business environment in the Ruoholahti district.
FLEXIBLE FLOOR PLANS
The office floors have been designed to flexibly
adapt to various types of floor plans. Each floor has
380 square metres of space, which can be used as
an open-plan office or divided into individual office
rooms. Modern activity-based office solutions are
also possible, due to the locations of the technical
building systems and windows. Any changes to the
floor plan are designed in cooperation with the tenant.
AWARD-WINNING ARCHITECTURE
The Itämerentorni was completed in 2000. It was
built by Sitra, the Finnish Innovation Fund, to serve
as the head office. The building was designed by
architect Pekka Helin and its architecture has won
awards both in Finland and abroad. Its facade combines weatherproof, recyclable steel and glass. In
2000, the Itämerentorni won the Steel Structure of
the Year award granted by professionals in the field.
AN ECO-EFFICIENT BUILDING
Special attention has been paid to the environmental
impact of the Itämerentorni. In recent years, its water
and energy consumption and carbon footprint have
been reduced by several dozen per cent. Waste has
been reduced through more efficient recycling, and
renewable electricity is used in the building.
The building is connected to district heating and to a
district cooling system that makes use of cold water
from the bottom of the sea. The Itämerentorni has
been awarded LEED for Existing Buildings certification
at the Silver level.
MREC Itämerentori 2
• Completed in 2000
• Total area 21,000 m2, including a tower section of 6,000 m2
• The tower section has 16 storeys, with a sauna on the roof
and an observation deck
• Each floor has 380 m2 of flexible office space
• Shared reception facilities and meeting rooms
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Room-specific heating and air conditioning control
A broad range of services available in the building
Underground car parks and car wash
Camera surveillance and alarm systems
Flexible floor plans allow for open-plan and activity-based
offices and traditional offices with separate rooms.
Itämerentorni
Floor area 380 m 2
Open-plan office,
approx. 30 workstations.
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Floor area 380 m 2
Office with rooms,
approx. 20 workstations.
Itämerentorni
Floor area 380 m 2
Activity-based office,
approx. 25 workstations.
A meeting point
Länsiväylä
Ruoholahti is a modern, urban business environment in the
heart of Helsinki, near to the sea. Its neighbourhood offers a
broad range of services, and the very centre of the city is just
one metro stop away.
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Commuting by bicycle
The building is conveniently accessible by bicycle. The shower facilities
and changing rooms enable cyclists to commute from long distances
or combine commuting with exercise. The building also has a guarded
bicycle parking area.
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Direct access to a car park
Two spacious car parks under the Itämerentorni Square serve those
arriving in their own car. The car parks are directly accessible from
Länsiväylä and from Itämerenkatu in Ruoholahti. The Länsiväylä access
enables drivers to avoid the traffic jams on Porkkalankatu.
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Public transport
The building has excellent metro, tram and bus connections
in all directions.
Distances from Ruoholahti
Kamppi centre: 4 min. by metro
Keilaniemi in Espoo: 7 min. by car
Leppävaara in Espoo: 13 min. by car
Helsinki Airport: 23 min. by car
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The Itämerentorni has excellent connections. The car park is
accessible directly from Länsiväylä even before the Porkkalankatu junction and from Itämerenkatu in Ruoholahti. The local
metro station and a tram stop are within few meters from the
building entrance. Dozens of bus routes run along the busy
Porkkalankatu towards Espoo as well as Kamppi. Once completed, the West Metro will serve those travelling to Espoo.
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I have worked here since the
construction phase, so I am
familiar with each square metre
of the building. I take care
of the building and technical
building systems. My job is to
make sure that all maintenance
and repair work is completed.
Minor issues I address myself.
Light bulbs are replaced and
the air conditioning is adjusted
without delay. Ensuring the
high quality of the indoor air is
the most effective part of my
job. Poor indoor air quality or
an inappropriate temperature
immediately affects employees
and visitors alike. I answer
any questions related to the
property. The customer cannot
know who is responsible for
each area, so we cooperate
closely with the providers of
reception and conference
services.
Antti Rannikko
Caretaker
Lassila & Tikanoja
Itämerentorni
www.itamerentorni.fi