University Language Centre
The Finnish Business School at Fabianinkatu 26 was built in 1906–1907, based on the designs of architect Kauno S. Kallio. At the end of the 1920s, a residential and classroom building was built on the same plot at Vuorikatu 5, according to the drawings of Väinö Vähäkallio. In 1971, the School of Economics moved to new premises, and we converted Fabianinkatu 26 for use by the University of Helsinki Language Centre.
During the renovation Fabianinkatu 26 remained in educational use for the Language Centre, and office premises and a street-level lecture hall were added at Vuorikatu 5. The building was renovated in accordance with building protection principles. Particularly valuable features include the main staircase, the ballroom, the layout of the building, and the granite façade of Fabianinkatu. Accessibility and connections were improved with a new elevator outside the building frame and a link to the basement of the Learning Centre Alexandria. The building services were completely renovated, except for the radiator network, and new ventilation rooms were built in the attic.
During the renovation Fabianinkatu 26 remained in educational use for the Language Centre, and office premises and a street-level lecture hall were added at Vuorikatu 5. The building was renovated in accordance with building protection principles. Particularly valuable features include the main staircase, the ballroom, the layout of the building, and the granite façade of Fabianinkatu. Accessibility and connections were improved with a new elevator outside the building frame and a link to the basement of the Learning Centre Alexandria. The building services were completely renovated, except for the radiator network, and new ventilation rooms were built in the attic.
