Kaapelitehdas

Kaapelitehdas
Kaapelitehdas on a rainy spring afternoon.
Kaapelitehdas
Kaapelitehdas
Alternative namesKabelfabriken
General information
StatusCultural centre
TypeFactory
LocationSalmisaari
AddressTallberginkatu 1 C 15
Town or cityHelsinki
CountryFinland
Coordinates60°09′43″N 24°54′14″E / 60.162°N 24.904°E / 60.162; 24.904
Completed1943
Opened1939
OwnerKiinteistö Oy Kaapelitalo
Technical details
Floor area53,000 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.