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Visiting Historic Architecture in Helsinki 🇫🇮 Former Union Bank, Nordea Bank Museum

2024年10月29日 07:03

I had an appointment at the Nordea Bank in Helsinki, and the building was so beautiful that I wanted to introduce it to you.

The presence of the heavy door with its relief is incredible. It feels like it might take you to another world.

This is the building that was the former Union Bank of Finland, founded in 1862, and was constructed in 1898.
It was designed by the architects Gesellius, Lindgren, and Saarinen, who also selected all of the furniture. It is currently a Nordea Bank building.

1st Floor

The room that used to be the hall is now open to visitors and for events.

When you go up to the entrance hall, a concierge greets you.

Going up the stairs, there is a circular marble hall.

Beyond that is the door leading to the main hall.

In the old days, before ATMs and online transactions, all contracts were handled in this hall.

Every single decoration is very beautiful.

2nd Floor

The second floor is not for public viewing; it is currently used as offices for private banking clients. You can tell that history and meticulous attention to detail are embedded in every aspect, from the building's design to the doors, chairs, and lamps.

When you open the elevator door, a simple yet well-designed space appears.

Each piece of art and furniture is stylish.

From another angle. That lamp is also a famous one.

A meeting room. Even the chairs are high-quality items.

The hallways are also sophisticated, from the floors and ceilings to the doors. You can have coffee and snacks here.

A design of a stock certificate from long ago.

Conclusion

There are several Nordea branches in Helsinki, and the buildings differ depending on their purpose, but since I rarely have the chance to visit this particular Nordea Bank Museum building, I made sure to take some photos.

I had seen the furniture in shops recently, so I recognized a few pieces; I've forgotten the names of the designers, but everything on display was of high quality.

As it is a Bank Museum, it seems there is an exhibition of historical novelty items, but since I was just stopping by while running errands, I couldn't find where they were located.
It appears they also have Moomin goods, so I would like to visit again if I have the chance.